wheel torque MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2013 C207 Owner's Manual

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Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........
274
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 251
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................223
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 333
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 348
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 153
Raising ........................................... 346
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............345
Towing away .................................. 315
Transporting .................................. 317
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................73
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Vehicle data ....................................... 367
Vehicle dimensions ...........................367
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............361
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 308
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 220
VIN ...................................................... 361W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 258
Brakes ........................................... 258
Check Engine ................................. 262
Coolant .......................................... 262
Distance warning ........................... 264
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 264
ESP ®
.............................................. 259
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 260
Fuel tank ........................................ 262
Overview .................................. 30, 256PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp
.................................. 46
Reserve fuel

................................... 262
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 261
Tire pressure monitor .................... 265
Warranty ............................................ 360
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 254
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........348
Wheel chock ...................................... 345
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 344
Checking ........................................ 323
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Cleaning (warning) .........................344
Emergency spare wheel ................. 355
Important safety notes .................. 322
Interchanging/changing ................344
Mounting a new wheel ................... 348
Mounting a wheel .......................... 345
Removing a wheel ..........................347
Storing ........................................... 344
Tightening torque ........................... 348
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 349
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 302
Window curtain air bag Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 143
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................297
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Notes ............................................. 367
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132 Index
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drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP
®
.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
X To deactivate: (Y page 222).
The å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To activate: (Y page 222).
The å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving.

The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously selected status.
Example: if ESP ®
was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP ®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel If you deactivate ESP
®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
R engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases

the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( Y page 258) as well as
display messages ( Y page 230).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking. ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(Y page 189) and hill start assist
(Y page 153). PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64). Driving safety systems
67
Safety Z

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. 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 344).
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.
! 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.
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. 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.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.348
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires