2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE brake

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 26). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R type
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R type G
WARNING
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tyre.
R immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be
found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"
(Y page 378)(Y page 380).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the tyre pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 178)
R under "Tyre pressure" (Y page 367)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of wheel
spacers or brake dust shields is not permit-
ted. This invalidates the general operating
permit for the vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is
heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that the wheels or tyres are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tyre is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon 364
OperationWheels and tyres

Radio type approval for the tyre pres-
sure monitor Country Radio type approval number
Brazil 2770-12-8001
Model: MW2433A
0381-13-8001
Model: GG4
Dubai TRA, Registered NO
ER0092100/12
TRA, Registered NO
ER0099792/12
TRA, Registered NO
ER0076990/11
Dealer-NO: DA0047074/10
Jordan Model: Gen Alpha Wal 2 TPMS
transmitter
Type Approval Number:
TRC/LPD/2012/114
Model: Gen Gamma Gen 4
433.92 Mhz.
Type Approval Number:
TRC/LPD/2012/190
Model: Corax 3 MRXMC34MA4
Type Approval Number:
TRC/LPD/2011/158
Type Number: LPD Morocco MR7319 ANRT 2012/
11/07/2012
MR7672 ANRT 2012/
23/11/2012
MR6706 ANRT 2011
Moldova 1024
Philip-
pines No: ESD-1206394C
No: ESD-1306995C
Serbia И 011 12 Country Radio type approval number
Singa-
pore Compliance with IDA Standard
DA- 103365
South
Africa TA-2012/719
TA-2012/1540
TA-2011/1370
Changing a wheel
Flat tyre
You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-
tance" section (Y page 347). Information on
driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a flat tyre can be found under "Breakdown
assistance" (Y page 347).
Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: in the event of a flat tyre, the emergency
spare wheel is fitted according to the descrip-
tion under "Fitting a wheel" (Y page 374). Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Interchange front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in
the area of the valve, as this could damage
the electronic components.
Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Changing a wheel
373Wheels and tyres Z

Interchanging the front and rear wheels of
differing dimensions can render the general
operating permit invalid.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the "Fitting a wheel" section (Y page 374).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ depending on the operating conditions.Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5,000 to 10,000 km depending on the
degree of tyre wear. Ensure that the direction
of rotation is maintained.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and, if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system or the tyre pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com- ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu- lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam-aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately. Fitting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Move the front wheels to the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" vehicle level is selected
(Y page 202).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 159).
X If included in the vehicle equipment,
remove the tyre-change tool kit from the
vehicle (Y page 345).
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
i Apart from some country-specific var-
iants, vehicles are not equipped with tyre-
changing tools. Some tools for changing a
wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tools are required to
perform a wheel change on your vehicle,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. 374
Changing a wheelWheels and tyres

R
before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and positioning wheel chocks. Never
release the parking brake while the vehicle
is raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, flat load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
R never place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
R do not lie under the vehicle.
R do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R do not open or close a door or the boot lid/
tailgate when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely. Jacking points (example: CLS Coupé)
X
Position jack =at jacking point ;. Example
X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point.
X Turn crank ?clockwise until jack =sits
completely on jacking point ;and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn crank ?until the tyre is raised a max-
imum of 3 cm off the ground. 376
Changing a wheelWheels and tyres

Removing a wheel
!
AMG vehicles:
during removal and repo-
sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can
strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage
it. Therefore, take precautions and get a
second person to assist you. Alternatively,
you can use a second centring pin.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened. 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 a new 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. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue 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 373).
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. Attaching 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. Changing a wheel
377Wheels and tyres Z

Tyres
CLS 250 CDI Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/4
5 R17 99 Y XL 1, 2, 3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 30
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
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
3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
3
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y 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 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
RA: 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+Si
2, 3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 34.5
1
Not for CLS Shooting Brake.
2 Not in combination with sports suspension code 486 or Sports package code 950.
3 Available as MOExtended tyres.
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
5 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations". 380
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si
5, 6
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i5, 6 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL
Summer tyres
R19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
5
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y)XL 4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
Winter tyres
R19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si 5, 6, 7 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
5
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL 4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
5
Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
6 CLS Shooting-Brake: maximum permissible speed 220 km/h.
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
7 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted. Wheel and tyre combinations
389Wheels and tyres Z

Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i5, 6 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
5
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y)XL 4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
Winter tyres
R19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5, 6
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i5, 6, 7 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i4, 5 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 47
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-
ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
may severely impair the driving characteris-
tics. There is a risk of accident. To prevent hazardous situations:
R Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel if the dimensions are
different to those of the wheel being
replaced.
R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel briefly if the dimensions are different
to those of the wheel being replaced.
5 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tyre combinations".
6 CLS Shooting-Brake: maximum permissible speed 220 km/h.
4 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
7 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted. 390
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tyres