towing MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2011 Manual PDF

10 kPa (0.1 bar
,1.5 psi) per 10 †. Take this
into account when checking the pressure of
warm tyres and only correct it if it is too low
for the current operating conditions.
Driving with tyre pressure tha tis too high or
too low can:
R shorten the service life of the tyres
R cause increased tyre damage
R have a negative effect on handling charac-
teristics and thus the driving safety (e.g. by
causing aquaplaning)
i The tyre pressure values given for low
loads are minimum values which offer you
good ride comfort characteristics.
However, you can also use the values given
for higher loads. These are permissible and
will not adversely affect the running of the
vehicle. H
Environmental note
Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least
every 14 days.
Speeds up to 210 km/h (does not apply
to AMG vehicles): despite the values stated
on the tyre pressure information label (fuel
filler flap), for speeds up to 210 km/hand
with R16 or R17 tyres, the values stated can
be reduced as follows without a reduction in
safety:
R Saloon: Ò30 kPa (Ò0.3 bar, Ò4psi)
R Estate: Ò20 kPa (Ò0.2 bar, Ò3psi)
This does not apply to vehicles towing a
trailer.
This improves the ride comfort of your vehi-
cle; however, the fuel consumption may
increase slightly. Tyre pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pres-
sure loss warning system monitors the set
tyre pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed
of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of
a loss of pressure, a corresponding warning
message will appearint
he multifunction dis-
play.
The tyre pressure warning system does not
warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure.
Observe the notes on the recommended tyre
pressure (Y page 365).
The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not replace the need to regularly check your
vehicle's tyre pressures, since an even loss of
pressure on several tyres at the same time
cannot be detected by the tyre pressure loss
warning system.
The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by a foreign object. In the
event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering manoeuvres.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are fitted to your vehicle's
tyres.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
R you are towing a very heavy or large trailer.
R you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R
changed the tyre pressure
R changed the wheels or tyres
R fitted new wheels or tyres
X Before restarting, consult the table of tyre
pressures on the inside of the fuel filler flap Tyre pressure
367Wheels and tyres Z

All models
56 Permissible traile
rload ,unbraked 750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
57 84 kg
Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer Saloon Estate
Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission E 200
58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1465 kg 1465 kg
E 250
58 – 1265 kg – 1465 kg
E 300
59 –
–
60 –
–
60 E 300
58 – 1335 kg – 1505 kg
E 300 4MATIC
58 – 1340 kg – 1515 kg
E 350
58 – 1335 kg – 1505 kg
E 350 4MATIC
58 – 1355 kg – 1520 kg
E 500
58 – 1445 kg – 1560 kg
E 500 4MATIC
58 – 1405 kg – 1520 kg
E 200 CDI
58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1480 kg 1480 kg
E 220 CDI
58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1480 kg 1480 kg
E 250 CDI
58 1265 kg 1265 kg 1480 kg 1480 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
58 – 1325 kg – 1500 kg
E 300 CDI
58 – 1350 kg – 1520 kg
E 350 CDI
58 – 1350 kg – 1520 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC
58 – 1345 kg – 1515 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
– 1265 kg – 1550 kg
56
Except E 300 model.
57 The drawbar noseweigh tis not included in the trailer load.
58 BlueEFFICIENCY
59 Only available in certain countries.
60 Missing values for the E300 model were not available at the time of going to print. Trailer tow hitch
397Technical data Z