MERCEDES-BENZ CLS SHOOTING BRAKE 2012 Owners Manual

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

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 XL M+S
iMOExtended3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
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
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". 374
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

All-weather tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels 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 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 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
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
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".
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
375Wheels and tyres Z

All-weather tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels 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 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 XL M+S
iMOExtended3 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 34.5
CLS 63 AMG
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
Winter tyres
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i5
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i4, 5 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
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".
3 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. 376
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

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 Adap tyour driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel if the dimesions are dif-
ferent to those of the wheel being replaced.
R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel briefly if the dimesions are different
to those of the wheel being replaced.
R Do not switch off ESP ®
.
R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel in question replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop. Make sure
that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre
type are correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency
spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of all
your tyres, including the emergency spare
wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and cor-
rect the pressure as necessary (Y page 357).
The applicable value is found on the wheel or
under "Technical data" (Y page 380).
An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted
against the direction of rotation .Observe the
time restriction on use as well as the speed
limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel. Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i
When you are driving with the collapsible
emergency spare wheel fitted, the tyre
pressure loss warning system or the tyre
pressure monitor cannot function reliably.
Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning
system/tyre pressure monitor when the
defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tyre pres-
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun-
ted emergency spare wheel is not the same
as the current tyre pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel. Removing the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel/collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel
Opening the stowage well CLS Coupé:
the emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the boot
floor.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 301). Example: CLS Shooting Brake: tray under the lug-
gage compartment floor
CLS Shooting Brake:
the emergency spare
wheel is located in the stowage well under the
luggage compartment floor. Emergency spare wheel
377Wheels and tyres Z