MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2015 W218 Owner's Manual

Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-
ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack
must be positioned vertically, directly under
the jacking point of the vehicle.
! The jack is designed exclusively for jack-
ing up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
Observe the following when raising the vehi-
cle:
R To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incor-
rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi-
cle raised.
R The jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for per-
forming maintenance work under the vehi-
cle.
R Avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R Before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen-
gage 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 tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
R Never place your hands and 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 trunk lid
when the vehicle is raised.
R Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
Vehicles with alloy wheels and hub caps:
the wheel bolts are covered by a hub cap.
Before you can unscrew the wheel bolts, you must remove the hub cap. X
To remove: remove socket ;and lug
wrench =(Ypage 326).
X Position socket ;on hub cap :.
X Attach lug wrench =to socket ;and turn
hub cap :counter-clockwise.
X Remove hub cap :.
X To install: before installing, check hub
cap :and the wheel area for soiling and
clean if necessary.
X Put hub cap :in position and turn until it is
in the right position.
X Position socket ;on hub cap :.
X Attach lug wrench =to socket ;and
tighten hub cap :.
The tightening torque must be
18 lb-ft (25 Nm).
i Note
that the hub cap should be tight-
ened to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm). Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you have the hub cap installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. Changing a wheel
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X
Using a lug 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
X
Position jack Aat jacking point ?. X
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
X Turn crank Bclockwise until jack Asits
completely on jacking point ?. The base of
the jack must lie evenly on the ground.
X Turn crank Buntil the tire is raised a max-
imum of 1.2 in (3 cm) off the ground.
Removing a 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 alignment bolt.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when you screw them in. 370
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X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X Screw alignment bolt :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting 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 ofdamage 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 notes in the "Changing a wheel" sec-
tion (Y page 367).
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 alignment bolt. !
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
X Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel:
inflate the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 381).
Only then lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts and bolts are not tightened to 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 a collapsible spare
wheel: before lowering the vehicle, inflate
the collapsible spare wheel with the tire
inflation compressor. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged. Changing a wheel
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X
Turn the crank of the jack counter-clock-
wise 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 ( :
to A). The specified tightening torque is
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly moun-
ted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 348).
i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors. Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, 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 a load, tire dimen-
sion variations could cause the tires to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam- age to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those tes-
ted and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow- ing tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of the
fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions (Y page 348). 372
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Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-
nance recommendations of the tire manufac-
turer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle with:
R tires of the same size on a given axle (left/
right)
R the same type of tires at a given time (sum-
mer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 327).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i On the following pages, you can find infor-
mation on approved wheel rims and tire
sizes for equipping your vehicle with winter tires. Winter tires are not available at the
factory as standard equipment or optional
extras.
If you would like to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, you may also, in cer-
tain circumstances, require rims of the
appropriate size. The size of the approved
winter tires may deviate from that of the
standard tires. This is dependent on the
model and the equipment installed at the
factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. Wheel and tire combinations
373Wheels and tires Z

Tires
CLS 400 Summer tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/4
0 R18 99 Y XL 2 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
4
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
All-weather tires
R 18 Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S
3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si
2 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
2
Available as MOExtended tires.
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
4 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tire combinations". 374
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CLS 400 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
2 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
4
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
All-weather tires
R 18 Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H XL M+S 3, 4 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i2 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
2
Available as MOExtended tires.
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
4 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tire combinations". Wheel and tire combinations
375Wheels and tires Z

CLS 550
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL
3 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H M+S
3 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm) 2
Available as MOExtended tires.
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 376
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

CLS 550 4MATIC
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL
2
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y 2, 3 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL
RA: 285/30 R19 98 Y XL 3 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires
R18 Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 H XL M+S
RA: 285/35 R18 97 H M+S 3 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i2 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
2
Available as MOExtended tires.
3 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tire combinations
377Wheels and tires Z

CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL
3 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) Winter tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm) FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i3 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) CLS 63 AMG S-MODEL 4MATIC
Summer tires
R19 Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
4
RA: 285/30 ZR19 (98 Y) XL 3, 4 FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm) 3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
4 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tire combinations". 378
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires