run flat MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2008 User Guide

Flat tyre
320a
Pressure release screw
b Pressure gauge
X Make sure pressure release screw aon
pressure gauge bis fully closed.
X Screw filler hose 8onto valve 9.
X Insert plug 5into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter* (Y page 209) or into a 12V
power socket in your vehicle
(Y page 210).
X Turn the key to position 1(Y page 76) in
the ignition lock. X
Press on/off switch 4on the electric air
pump to I.
The electric air pump is switched on. The
tyre is inflated.
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The
pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar.
Do not switch off the electric pump dur-
ing this phase.
X Let the electric pump run for five minutes.
The tyre should then have a pressure of at
least 1.8 bar.
! Do not operate the electric air pump for
longer than six minutes without a break.
Otherwise, it may overheat.
The air pump can be operated again once
it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 1.8 bar is not reached after
five minutes:
X Switch off and disconnect the electric air
pump and drive the vehicle forwards or
backwards approximately 10 m.
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly.
X Remove TIREFIT filler bottle 1from the
electric pump.
X Pump up the tyre again. G
Risk of accident
If a pressure of 1.8 bar is not achieved after
five minutes, the tyre is too badly damaged.
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If a tyre pressure of 1.8 bar is reached:
X Press on/off switch 4on the electric air
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X Disconnect the electric air pump and stow
it away.
X Fold up the warning triangle and stow it
away.
X Pull away immediately.
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly
around the tyre.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tyre pressure with
the electric air pump. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
3227
Valve
8 Filler hose
X Remove the cap from valve 7on the faulty
tyre.
X Screw filler hose 8onto valve 7.
X Insert plug 4into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter* (Y page 209) or into a 12V
power socket in your vehicle
(Y page 210).
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. X
Press on/off switch 3on the electric air
pump to I.
The electric air pump is switched on. The
tyre is inflated.
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The
pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar.
Do not switch off the electric pump dur-
ing this phase.
X Let the electric pump run for five minutes.
The tyre should then have a pressure of at
least 1.8 bar.
! Do not operate the electric air pump for
longer than six minutes without a break.
Otherwise, it may overheat.
The air pump can be operated again once
it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 1.8 bar is not reached after
five minutes:
X Switch off and disconnect the electric air
pump and drive the vehicle forwards or
backwards approximately 10 m.
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly.
X Remove TIREFIT filler bottle 1from the
electric pump.
X Pump up the tyre again. G
Risk of accident
If a pressure of 1.8 bar is not achieved after
five minutes, the tyre is too badly damaged.
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If a tyre pressure of 1.8 bar is reached:
X Press on/off switch 3on the electric air
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X Disconnect the electric air pump and stow
it away.
X Fold up the warning triangle and stow it
away.
X Pull away immediately.
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly
around the tyre.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tyre pressure with
the electric air pump. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
328 MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system must only
be used in conjunction with the tyre pressure
loss warning system or the tyre pressure
monitor*.
! The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode depends on
the load in the vehicle. It is 50 km if the
vehicle is partially laden and 30 km if fully
laden.
The maximum range that can be driven in
emergency operation is measured from the
point at which the pressure loss warning
message appears in the multi-function dis-
play.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h.
i Vehicles featuring the MOExtended run-
flat system are not equipped with the
TIREFIT kit*.
It is therefore recommended to additionally
equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit*
when fitting tyres that do not feature run-
flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. i
A TIREFIT kit* is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
The handling characteristics of your vehicle
deteriorate in run-flat mode, for example:
R when cornering
R when braking
R when accelerating rapidly
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
avoid sudden changes in direction and sud-
den acceleration, as well as driving over
obstacles (i.e. kerbs, potholes), and driving
off-road. This is particularly the case when
the vehicle is heavily laden.
The maximum permissible distance that
can be driven in run-flat mode depends to
a large extent on the loads placed on the
vehicle. It can be shorter due to high
speeds, a heavy load, sudden acceleration
and/or manoeuvring, the road surface con-
dition, outside temperature, etc., or further
if you drive carefully and conservatively.
Do not continue to drive in run-flat mode if:
R you hear banging noises
R the vehicle starts to shake R
you see smoke and smell rubber
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre
After driving in run-flat mode, you must
have the rims checked for damage at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. The faulty
tyre must be replaced in every case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
i On a vehicle with MOExtended tyres, only
MOExtended spare tyres should be used.
These must be of the size specified for the
vehicle. Practical advice
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Jump-starting
335
Estate
1
Cover
2 Rotary catches
X Turn three rotary catches 2through a
quarter turn.
X Remove cover 1forwards. 1
Earth point on your vehicle
2 Positive terminal on your vehicle (under
cover)
X If your vehicle is being jump-started by
another vehicle, allow the other vehicle's
engine to idle.
X Connect the positive terminals of the two
batteries using the jump lead, beginning
with your own battery.
X Connect the negative terminal of the donor
battery to the body earth point using the
jump lead, connecting the jump lead to the
negative terminal of the donor battery first.
X Start the engine.
X When the engine is running, switch on a few
electrical consumers, e.g. the blower. Do
not switch on the lights. X
Remove the jump lead from earth point
1 on your own vehicle and from the neg-
ative terminal of the donor vehicle first,
then from the positive terminals, beginning
with your vehicle's battery.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Jump-starting another vehicle
You can jump-start another vehicle which has
a flat battery. Observe the following points:
R Only 12 V batteries can be jump-started.
R Do not jump-start frozen batteries. Allow
the battery to thaw first.
R Observe the requirements for the other
vehicle.
R Only use jump leads which are protected
against polarity reversal and which have a
sufficient cross-section and insulated ter-
minal clamps. G
Risk of acid burns
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-
starting a vehicle due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean over Practical advice
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Tyres and wheels
356 Tyres and wheels
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for your vehicle. These tyres are
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 Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. could be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and different
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle. i
Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 229). Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
358 All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG
Both axles
Summer tyres
40 245/4
5 R17 95W –
Su
mmer tyres 40,41 245/4
5 R17 95W MO Extended –
Winter tyres
40 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S –
Winter tyres
40
,4 1, 42 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S MOExtended –
Winter tyres – 245/40 R18 97V XL M+S
Wheels 8J x 17 H2 ET 38 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 38 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 38
40
Only in conjunction with sports suspension*, AIRMATIC DC* or AVANTGARDE suspension*.
41 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in conjunction with the tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
42 Not available directly from the factory. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
359
Estate E 200 KOMPRESSOR/E 200 CDI/E 220 CDI/
E 280 CDI/E 280 CDI 4MATIC/E 320 CDI/
E 320 CDI 4MATIC E 230/E 280/E 280 4MATIC/E 350/
E 350 CGI/E 350 4MATIC Both axles Summer tyres 225/5
5 R16 95W 225/55 R16 95Y
Winter
tyres 225/55 R16 95H M+S 225/55 R16 95H M+S
Wheels 7.5J x 16 H2 ET 42 or
8J x 16 H2 ET 36 7.5J x 16 H2 ET 42 or
8J x 16 H2 ET 36
Both axles
Summer tyres
43 245/45 R17 95W 245/45 R17 95Y
Summer tyres
43, 44 245/45 R17 95W MOExtended 245/45 R17 95Y MOExtended
Winter tyres
43 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S
Winter tyres
43
,4 4, 45 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S MOExtended 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S MOExtended
Wheels 8J x 17 H2 ET 38 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 38 8J x 17 H2 ET 38 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 38
43
Only in conjunction with sports suspension*, AIRMATIC DC* or AVANTGARDE suspension*.
44 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in conjunction with the tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
45 Not available directly from the factory. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Technical data
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361E 500/E 500 4MATIC E 63 AMG
Winter tyres
46
,48 245/45 R17 99V XL M+S MOExtended –
Wheels 8J x 17 H2 ET 38 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 38 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 38
AMG equipment*
All models except
4MATIC vehicles and E 63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles
Front axle Summer tyres 245/40 ZR 18 245/40 ZR 18 97Y XL
Winter tyres 245/40 R 18 97V XL M+S 245/40 R 18 97V XL M+S
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 38 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 38
Rear axle
Summer tyres
49 265/35 ZR 18 XL 245/40 ZR 18 97Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 9J x 18 H2 ET 39 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 38
46
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
48 Not available directly from the factory. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
49 Use of snow chains not possible. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
365Spare wheel*
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare"/collapsible emergency spare wheel* or a spare wheel* depending on the country,
the engine and the wheels fitted.
! The spare wheel* must be inflated to the maximum tyre pressure given in the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG
"Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel* 56 Tyres T 155/7
0 R17 110M –
Tyre pressure 4.2 bar –
Wheels 4.0B x 17 H2 ET 34 –
Collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel*
56 Tyres – 175/55 - 18 95P XL
Tyre pressure – 3.5 bar
Wheels – 6.0B x 18H2 ET 25
56
Use of snow chains not possible. Technical data
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