MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2012 Owners Manual

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 ove rwith the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jac katthe 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 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 the jack is
used incorrectly, it could tip over while the
vehicle is 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, 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.O therwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R make sure tha tthe distance between the
underside of the tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
R never place your hands or 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 boot lid
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. X
Using wheel 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 (example: Coupé)
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).
Vehicles with AMG equipment: the vehicle
has covers fitted to protect the vehicle body
next to the jacking points on the outer sills. 348
Changing
awheelWheels and tyres

X
Vehicles with AMG equipment: fold
cover ;upwards. X
Position jack ?at jacking point =. Example
X
Make sure tha tthe base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point.
X Turn crank Aclockwise until jack ?sits
completely on jacking point =and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn crank Auntil the tyre is raised a max-
imum of 3 cm off the ground. Removing
awheel !
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel
hubs could otherwise be damaged when
the bolts are tightened. X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bol tcom-
pletely.
X Screw centring pin :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Fitting anew 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.H ave the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do no tcontinue 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. Changing
awheel
349Wheels and tyres Z

Always pay attentio
nto the instructions and
safety notices in "Changing a wheel"
(Y page 346).
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. Positioning a wheel (example: vehicle with emer-
gency spare wheel)
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
centring pin and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin.
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 anti-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 cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated
(: toA). The tightening torque must be
130 Nm.
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the boot again.
X Vehicles with AMG equipment: insert the
cover into the outer sill.
X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust accordingly.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 343). Wheel and tyre combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. 350
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

These are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
and are
marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, 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 aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories othe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases. 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 343). 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. Wheel and tyre combinations
351Wheels and tyres Z

Tyres
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tyres
R 16 Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA:205/5
5 R16 91 V 3, 4 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
R 17
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA:235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA:255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
3
Only for Coupé.
4 Not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
5 Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
8 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483. 352
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 W
3, 4 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
8
Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
3 Only for Coupé.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
4 Not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483. Wheel and tyre combinations
353Wheels and tyres Z

R 17
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA: 235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
5
Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
8 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
3 Only for Coupé. 354
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 17
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
6
MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
5 Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
8 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483. Wheel and tyre combinations
355Wheels and tyres Z

R 19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
8
Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
5 Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483. 356
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 18
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL
7 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
8
Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system. Wheel and tyre combinations
357Wheels and tyres Z