2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE Owners Manual

X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X Screw centring pin :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Fitting anew wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose .As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.H ave the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do no tcontinue driving. G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notices in "Changing a wheel"
(Y page 362).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
! AMG vehicle with ceramic brake
discs: during removal and repositioning of
the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the
ceramic-brake disc and damage it. There-
fore, take precautions and have a second
person assist you. Alternatively, you can
use a second centring pin. Positioning a wheel (example: vehicle with emer-
gency spare wheel)
X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
centring pin and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
X Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: inflate the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel (Y page 378).
Only then lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightene dto the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
! Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: Inflate the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel using the tyre inflation
compressor before lowering th evehicle.
The rim could otherwise be damaged. 366
Changing
awheelWheels and tyres

Tightening wheel bolts (example: vehicle with
emergency spare wheel)
X Turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise
until the vehicle is once again standing
firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side.
X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated
(: toA). The tightening torque must be
130 Nm.
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the boot again.
X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust accordingly.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 357).
i Vehicles with tire pressure control sys-
tem: all fitted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors. Wheel and tyre combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP
®
and are
marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories othe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases. Wheel and tyre combinations
367Wheels and tyres Z

Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-
ing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
You will find a table with recommended tyre
pressures for various operating conditions on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For
further information on tyre pressure, see
(Y page 357). Check tyre pressures regularly
and only when the tyres are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always fit
the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommended that you addition-
ally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you
fit tyres that do not feature run-flat charac-
teristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can
be obtained fro maqualified specialist work-
shop.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
mounted at the factory in all countries. 368
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Tyres
CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/4
5 R17 99 Y XL 2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
R 18
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y
4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y MOExtended 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
All-weather tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S
4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
2
Not in combination with sports suspension (code 486) or Sports package (code 950).
3 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe the notes on "large wheels" in "Wheel/tyre combinations" under "General notes". Wheel and tyre combinations
369Wheels and tyres Z

Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 V XL M+S
iMOExtended2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XLM+S
iMOExtended3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
FA: 285/35 R18 97 Y
4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y MOExtended 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
2
Not in combination with sports suspension (code 486) or Sports package (code 950).
3 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 370
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
All-weather tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S
4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 V XL M+S
iMOExtended2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XLM+S
iMOExtended3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
5
Observe the notes on "large wheels" in "Wheel/tyre combinations" under "General notes".
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
2 Not in combination with sports suspension (code 486) or Sports package (code 950).
3 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. Wheel and tyre combinations
371Wheels and tyres Z

R 18
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
FA: 285/35 R18 97 Y
4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y MOExtended 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
All-weather tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S
4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 V XL M+S
iMOExtended2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V M+S
iMOExtended3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
3
MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe the notes on "large wheels" in "Wheel/tyre combinations" under "General notes".
2 Not in combination with sports suspension (code 486) or Sports package (code 950). 372
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
2 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
FA: 285/35 R18 97 Y
4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
3
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y MOExtended 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 4, 5 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
All-weather tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S
4, 5 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
BA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
2
Not in combinatio nwith sports suspension (code 486) or Sports package (code 950).
3 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning syste mortyre pressure monitor.
4 The use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe the notes on "large wheels" in "Wheel/tyre combinations" under "General notes". Wheel and tyre combinations
373Wheels and tyres Z