weight MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2010 Owner's Guide

Tire type code
Tire type code
? may, at the option of the
manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code
for identifying significant characteristics of
the tire.
Date of manufacture The date of manufacture
A identifies the
week and year of manufacture.
The first two figures identify the week,
starting with “01” to represent the first full
week of the calendar year. The second two
figures represent the year.
For example, “3208” represents the 32nd
week of 2008. Tire ply material
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
This marking tells you about the type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall : and
under the tread ;. Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not).
Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi), kilopascal (kPa), or bar.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width expressed
in percentage.
Bar
Metric unit for air pressure. There are
14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to
1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has
been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped,
air conditioning and additional optional
equipment, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire
meets requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation. Tires and wheels
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
weight.
The
gross vehicle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR for the front
and rear axle indicated on the certification
label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle
including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers and cargo and, if
applicable,
trailer

tongue load. The GVW must
never exceed the GVWR indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
the
vehicle

including all options, passengers,
fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer
tongue load). It is indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa) Metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa
to 1 psi; another metric unit for air pressure
is bar. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to
1 bar.
Load index
Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit, and production options
weight. Maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms
(150 lb).
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Production options weight
The combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing over
5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
PSI (Pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for air pressure.
Recommended tire inflation pressure
The recommended tire inflation pressure for
normal
driving

conditions is listed on the Tire
and Loading Information placard located on
the driver’s door B-pillar. It provides best
handling, tread life and riding comfort.
Supplemental information pertaining to
special driving situations can be found on the
tire inflation pressure label on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
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Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by
tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in
recall situations or other safety matters
concerning tires and gives purchasers the
means
to
easily identify such tires. The TIN is
comprised of “Manufacturer’s identification
mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code” and “Date
of manufacture”.
Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and sidewall, which
include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation (speed symbol);
indicates the speed range for which a tire is
approved.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) times the vehicle’s
designated seating capacity.
Traction
The adhesive friction of a tire on a surface on
which
it

moves. The amount of grip provided.
Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road. Treadwear indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars”
that
show

across the tread of a tire when only
1 / 16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using U.S.
government testing procedures. The ratings
are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum
loaded

vehicle weight and dividing
it by two. Winter driving
General information
Have your

vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Winter tires
G
Warning!
Winter tires with a tread depth of less than
1 / 6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation. G
Warning!
If you use your spare wheel when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference

in tire characteristics may very
well impair turning stability and that overall
driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your
driving style accordingly.
Have the spare wheel replaced by a regular
road wheel with a winter tire at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Winter driving
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsFront
Passenger
Airbag
Enabled
See Oper.
Manual The front passenger front air bag is activated while driving
even though a child, small individual, or object below the
system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or
the front passenger seat is empty. Objects on the seat or
forces acting on the seat may make the system sense
supplemental weight.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the passenger door.
X Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat
and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the
child restraint if necessary.
X Make sure no objects which apply supplemental weight to
the seat are present. The system may recognize such
supplemental weight and sense that an occupant on the
front passenger seat is of a greater weight than actually
present.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Monitor the 42 indicator lamp right of the
instrument cluster (
Y page 44) and the multifunction display
in the instrument cluster (Y page 29) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on,
R the message Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Oper. Manual or the message Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear
in the multifunction display at any time the seat is
unoccupied. Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to
complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure
neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front
passenger seat again. Depending on the front passenger
classification sensed by the OCS, the 42
indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working
properly. Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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G
Warning!
If the 42 indicator lamp remains out even after performing the above corrective
steps, do
not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front
passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsFront
Passenger
Airbag
Disabled
See Oper.
Manual The front passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving
even though an adult or someone larger than a small
individual is occupying the front passenger seat. Forces
acting on

the seat may make the system sense a decrease in
weight.
X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the
vehicle.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Monitor the 42 indicator lamp right of the
instrument cluster (
Y page 44) and the multifunction display
in the instrument (Y page 29) cluster for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on,
R the 42 indicator lamp right of the instrument
cluster should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating
that the OCS ( Y page 41) has deactivated the front
passenger front air bag.
R the message Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Oper. Manual or the message Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear
in the multifunction display at any time the seat is
unoccupied. Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to
complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure
neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front
passenger seat again. Depending on the front passenger
classification sensed by the OCS, the 42
indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working
properly. Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 418
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and
tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only:
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect
or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly. Lamp in center console
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions42
The front passenger
front air bag off
indicator lamp
illuminates and
remains illuminated
with the weight of a
typical adult or
someone larger than a
small individual on the
front passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning.
X
Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and
follow corrective steps (Y page 414). G
Warning!
If the 42 indicator lamp
illuminates and remains illuminated with the
weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger
seat,
do

not have any passenger use the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired. What to do if …
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions42
The front passenger
front air bag off
indicator lamp does not
illuminate and/or does
not remain illuminated
with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child
restraint or less on the
front passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning.
X
Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat
and check installation of the child seat.
X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the
seat are present.
X If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains
out, have the system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on
the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
X Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and
follow corrective steps (Y page 414). G
Warning!
If the 42 indicator lamp does not
illuminate or remains out with the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint or less on the front passenger seat,
do not transport a child on the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired. Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the
driver’s door and the trunk using the
mechanical key.
The anti-theft alarm system will trigger when
you
R unlock the driver’s door or the trunk with
the mechanical key
and
R open the driver’s door or the trunk
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey into
the starter switch. Removing the mechanical key
SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
X
Move locking tab : in the direction of
arrow.
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Lowering the vehicle
X
Lower the vehicle by turning the crank
counterclockwise until the vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.
X Remove the jack. X
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illustrated
(: to A), until all bolts are tight. Observe
a tightening torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). G
Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
X Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded
in (storage position), see ( Y page 413).
X Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
For information on storing the spare wheel
after it has been replaced by a regular road
wheel, see ( Y page 413).
i Do not restart the tire inflation pressure
monitor until a full size wheel/tire with
functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle. Battery
Safety notes
A battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing a battery, always use a
battery approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe.
G
Warning!
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries. Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Do
not allow it to come into
contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, especially gloves,
apron and faceguard.
Wear eye protection.
Rinse any acid spills
immediately with clear
water. Contact a physician
if necessary.
Keep children away.
Follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual.
A battery contains materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly. A
large 12 V storage battery contains lead. Battery
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Vehicle specification CL 550 4MATIC
(216.386)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center
for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 550 4MATIC
Engine, type
273
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
Total piston
displacement
333.3 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
10.7:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
36 382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to

SAE J 1349 391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
Electrical system CL 550 4MATIC
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah Electrical system CL 550 4MATIC
Spark plugs, type
NGK PLKR 7A
Bosch Y 7 MPP33
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions CL 550 4MATIC
Overall vehicle
length
199.7 in (5
071 mm) Overall vehicle
width
37 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.8 in (1
418 mm) Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 550 4MATIC
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 600
(216.376)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center

for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
36 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
37 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification CL 600 (216.376)
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Engine CL 600
Engine, type
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
12
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
336.4 cu in
(5 513 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
38 510 hp/5
000 rpm
(380 kW/5 000 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.
to
SAE J 1349 612 lb-ft/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
5 950 rpm
Firing order
1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9 Poly-V-belt
2 370 mm
Electrical system CL 600
Alternator
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.0 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK IFR 6Q-G
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions CL 600
Overall vehicle
length
199.7 in (5
071 mm) Overall vehicle
width
39 84.2 in (2
139 mm) Overall vehicle
height
55.9 in (1
419 mm) Wheelbase
116.3 in (2
955 mm) Track, front
63.0 in (1
601 mm) Track, rear
63.3 in (1
607 mm) Turning circle
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Weights CL 600
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG
(216.377)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center

for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 63 AMG
Engine, type
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston
displacement
378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm 3
) 38
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
39 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. 484
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