MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2013 W218 Owner's Manual

to the tires or chassis components.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced
immediately.
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Park the vehicle on firm, non-slippery and
level ground.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected
(Y page 180).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 139).
X If included in the vehicle equipment, take
the tire-change tool kit out of the vehicle.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away. Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,
it can be found in the tire-change tool kit
(Y page 312).
The folding wheel chock is an additional
securing

measure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away, for example when changing a
wheel.
X Fold both plates upwards :.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =. Securing the vehicle on level ground
X
On level ground: place chocks or other
suitable items under the front and rear of
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
wheel you wish to change. Changing a wheel
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Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
X
On light downhill gradients: place
chocks or other suitable items in front of
the wheels of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking 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
jacking
up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
R to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used
incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle 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
performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
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
disengage 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,

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 the maximum clearance between the
underside of the tire and the ground must
be 1.2 in (3 cm).
R never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never 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. X
Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the

wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts
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X
Position jack = at jacking point ;.Example
X
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath 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 tire is raised a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm ) off the ground.Removing a wheel !
AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning 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
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. X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
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
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. Changing a wheel
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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"
section ( Y page 348).
Only
use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, 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.
Therefore, 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. Positioning a wheel (example: vehicle with
emergency spare wheel)
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
finger-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 359).
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. Tightening wheel bolts (example: vehicle with
emergency spare wheel)
X
Turn the crank of the jack counter-
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
crosswise pattern in the sequence
indicated ( :

to A). The tightening torque
must be 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.352
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X
Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 329).
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
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle.
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
certain 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
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehicle noise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations could cause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage 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
tested and approved. Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the
following 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 329).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenance recommendations of the tire
manufacturer 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
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Vehicles with MOExtended tires are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommended that you
additionally 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
workshop.
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
i On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheel rims and
tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available Wheel and tire combinations
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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
certain circumstances, require rims of the
appropriate size. The sizes 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. 354
Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires

Tires
CLS 550 BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
4
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y MOExtended 4, 5 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 5 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 5 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 R19 99 V XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in

(34.5 mm)BA: 255/40 R18 99 V
M+S
iMOExtended 4 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in

(34.5 mm)4
MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an active tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
5 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tire combinations
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CLS 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 255/40 R18 99 Y XL MOExtended
4
RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y MOExtended 4, 5 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 5 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 5 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 R19 99 V XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in

(34.5 mm)BA: 255/40 R18 99 V
M+S
iMOExtended 4 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in

(34.5 mm)4
MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an active tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
5 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".356
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CLS 63 AMG
Summer tires
R19
Tires Alloy wheels
VA: 255/35 ZR19 (96 Y) XL
RA: 285/30
ZR19 (98 Y) XL 5 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 i5 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) Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of
the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never install more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size. R
only
use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
5 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Emergency spare wheel
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General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the
emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 329). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" ( Y page 361).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted 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 tires 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
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire
pressure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the
mounted emergency spare wheel is not the
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel. "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel/
collapsible spare wheel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
X
Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 275).
X Turn stowage tray ; counter-clockwise
and remove together with vehicle tool kit
tray :.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
Removing the collapsible spare wheel
(AMG vehicles) The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
X
Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 275).
X Reach into cutout :
in the tool holder and
lift it up.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel ;.358
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