light MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owners Manual

If you come into contact with the tyre sealant,
observe the following:
R
Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R If the tyre sealant comes into contact with
youre yes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
R If tyre sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and see kmedical attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tyre sealant.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
i If tyre sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It
can then be removed like a layer of film.
If you get tyre sealant on your clothing,
have it cleaned as soon as possible with
perchloroethylene. X
Pull plug ?with the cable and hose Aout
of the housing.
X Screw hose Aonto flange Bof tyre seal-
ant bottle :.
X Place tyre sealant bottle :head down-
wards into recess ;of the tyre inflation
compressor. X
Remove the cap from valve Con the faulty
tyre.
X Screw filler hose Donto valve C.
X Inser tplug ?into the cigarette lighter
socket (Y page 311) or into a 12 V socket
in your vehicle (Y page 311).
X Turn the key to position 1(Ypage 155) in
the ignition lock.
X Press on/off switch =on the tyre inflation
compressor to I.
The tyre inflation compressor is switched
on. The tyre is inflated.
i First, tyre sealant is pumped into the tyre.
The pressure can briefly rise to approx-
imately 500 kPa (5 bar, 73 psi).
Do not switch off the tyre inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
X Let the tyre inflation compressor run for
five minutes .The tyre should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
(1.8 bar, 26 psi).
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
pressor for longer than eight minutes at a
time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 ba r,26 psi) has
bee nachieved afte rfive minutes, see
(Y page 343).
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 ba r,26 psi) has
not bee nachieved afte rfive minutes, see
(Y page 343). 342
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance

X
Fold both plates upwards :.
X Fold ou tlower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =.Securing the vehicle on level ground (example:
Saloon)
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. Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
(example: Saloon) X
On 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 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 used incor-
rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi-
cle 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. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height. Flat tyre
345Breakdown assistance Z

Inflating the collapsible emergency
spare wheel !
Inflate the collapsible emergency spare
wheel using the tyre inflation compressor
before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim
could otherwise be damaged. X
Pull plug ?and the air hose out of the
housing.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the col-
lapsible emergency spare wheel.
X Screw air hose unio nnut: onto the valve.
X Make sure the tyre inflation compressor's
on/off switch Ais set to 0.
X Inser tplug ?into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter (Y page 311) or into a 12 V
power socket (Y page 311)inyour vehicle.
X Make sure that the key is in position
1(Y page 155) in the ignition lock.
X Press on/offs witchAon the tyre inflation
compressor to I.
The tyre inflatio ncompressor is switched
on. The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is
read at pressure gauge =.
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
pressor for longer than eight minutes at a
time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
X Pump the tyre to the specified tyre pres-
sure. The specified tyre pressure is printed on
the yellow label of the emergency spare
wheel.
X When the specified tyre pressure has been
reached, press on/offs witchAon the tyre
inflatio ncompressor to 0.
The tyre inflation compressor is switched
off.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock.
X If the tyre pressure is higher than the speci-
fied pressure, press pressure release but-
ton ;until the correct tyre pressure has
been reached.
X Unscrew air hose union nut :from the
valve.
X Screw the valve cap ontot he collapsible
emergency spare wheel valve again.
X Stow plug ?and the air hose in the lower
section of the compressor housing.
X Stow the tyre inflation compressor in the
vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
Tyre pressure that is too high or too low can
lead to a blow-out of the fitted emergency
spare wheel/spare wheel, particularly when
driving with a heavy load and increasing
speed. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyre pressure of the emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel and adjust it.
When doing so, observe the specified tyre
pressure.
! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare
wheel using the tyre inflation compressor
before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim
could otherwise be damaged.
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. 348
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There is a risk of accident.
Follow recommended tyre inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tyres includ-
ing the spare wheel:
R
at least every two weeks
R if the load changes
R before beginning a long journey
R for changed operating conditions, e.g. off-
road driving
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
You will find a table of tyre pressures for var-
ious operating conditions on the inside of
your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
Operation with the emergency spare
wheel: the applicable value for the emer-
gency spare wheel is stated on the spare
wheel and in the chapter on "Wheel-tyre com-
binations" (Y page 371).
Operation with a trailer: the applicable
value for the rear tyres is the maximum tyre
pressure value stated in the table inside the
fuel filler flap.
The table inside the fuel filler flap may state
tyre pressures for different load conditions.
These are defined in the table as different
numbers of passengers and amounts of lug-
gage. The actual number of seats may vary –
for more information, please refer to the vehi-
cle's registration documents.
If no other data is stated, the tyre pressures
specified on the tyre pressure label on the
filler flap apply to all tyres approved for this
vehicle. If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure, the tyre
pressure information following is only valid
for that tyre size.
To test tyre pressure, use a suitable pressure
gauge. The outer appearance of a tyre does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the
tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the elec-
tronic tyre pressure monitor, the tyre pres-
sure can be checked using the on-board com-
puter. G
WARNING
If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tyre
valves, the tyre valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause tyre pressure
loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tyre pres-
sure monitors keep the tyre valve open. This
can also result in tyre pressure loss. There is
a risk of accident.
Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps
specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle onto the tyre valve. G
WARNING
If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged. Tyre
pressure that is too low may result in a tyre
blow-out. There is a risk of accident.
R Check the tyre for foreign objects.
R Check whether the wheel is losing air or the
valve is leaking.
If you are unable to rectify the damage, con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
If possible, only correc ttyre pressures when
the tyres are cold.
The tyres are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres
out of direc tsunlight for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has no tbeen driven further
than 1.6 km
Depending on the ambient temperature, the
speed you are driving at and the load on the
tyres, the tyre temperature may change thus
the tyre pressure changes by approximately 366
Tyre pressureWheels and tyres

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

are higher than those shown by the on-
board computer. In this case, do no treduce
the tyre pressures.
i The operation of the tyre pressure moni-
tor can be affected by interference from
radio transmitting equipment (e.g. radio
headphones, two-way radios) that may be
being operated in or near the vehicle.
Checking tyre pressure electronically X
Make sure that the key is in posi-
tion 2(Ypage 155) in the ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Serv. menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure .
X Press the abutton.
The curren ttyre pressur efor each wheel
will be displayed in the multifunction dis-
play.
If the vehicle has been parked for longer than
20minutes, the Tyre pressures will be displayed after a few minutes of
driving message appears.
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure
monitor automatically recognises new
wheels or new sensors. As long as a clear
allocation of the tyre pressure values to the
individual wheels is not possible, the Tyrepressure monitor active display mes-
sage is shown instead of the tyre pressure
display .The tyre pressures are already being
monitored.
i If a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
is fitted, the system may continue to show
the tyre pressure of the wheel that has
been removed for a few minutes. If this
occurs, note that the value displayed for
the position where the spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel is fitted is not the same
as the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel's current tyre pressure. Warning messages of the tyre pressure
monitor If the tyre pressure monitor detects a signifi-
cant pressure loss on one or more tyres, a
warning message is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
Awarning tone also sounds and
the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Each tyre that is affected by a significant loss
of pressure is highlighted in the pressure dis-
play.
If the Please correct tyre pressure message appears in the multifunction dis-
play:
X
Chec kthe tyre pressure on all four wheels
and correct it if necessary.
i If the wheel positions on the vehicle are
interchanged, the tyre pressures may be
displayed for the wrong positions for a
short time. This is rectified after a few
minutes of driving, and the tyre pressures
are displayed for the correct positions.
Restarting the tyre pressure monitor When you restart the tyre pressure monitor,
all existing warning messages are deleted and
the warning lamps go out. The monitor uses
the currently set tyre pressures as the refer-
ence values for monitoring. In most cases, the
tyre pressure monitor will automatically
detect the new referencev
alues after you
have changed the tyre pressure.
i For an overview of th emenus, see
(Y page 234).
If you wish to define the new reference values
manually:
X Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler
flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set
correctly in all four tyres for the current
operating conditions. Tyre pressure
369Wheels and tyres Z

Tyres
Saloon Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA 205/6
0 R16 92 W 7.0 J
x 16 H2 ET 38 #
— — — —
BA
225/55 R16 95 W
29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 95 W
29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA 245/45 R17 95 W 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 95 W 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
MOExtended
30 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
MOExtended
30 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/40 R18 97 Y XL 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 — — # #
—
FA
RA
245/40 R18 97 Y XL
31
265/35 R18 97 Y XL 31, 32 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 # #
— #
—
FA
RA
255/40 ZR 18 (99 Y) XL MO1
33
285/35 ZR18 (101 Y) XL MO1 32,
33 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
FA
RA
245/35 R19 93 Y XL
34, 35, 36, 37
275/30 R19 96 Y XL 32, 34, 35, 36, 37 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 # # # #
—
FA
RA
255/35 ZR 19 (96 Y) XL
36
285/30 ZR 19 (98 Y) XL 32, 36 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
29
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: not in combination with Sports package code
950/952.
30 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
31 Not for vehicles with 4MATIC.
32 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
33 Not in connection with a ceramic brake system.
34 Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), DIRECT CONTROL suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
35 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550).
36 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
37 Not for the E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY. Wheel and tyre combinations
373Wheels and tyres Z

Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA 205/60 R16 92 H M+S
i 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 #
— — — —
BA
225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 # # # #
—
FA
RA
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i33
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S i33 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
FA
RA
255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i36
255/35 R19 96 V XL
M+Si 36, 38 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
FA
RA
255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i36
285/30 R19 98 V XL
M+Si 32, 36 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
32Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
T 155/70 R17 110 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 17 H2 ET 39 # # #
— —
T 155/60 R18 107 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5B x 18 H2 ET 36 — — — #
—
29
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: not in combination with Sports package code
950/952.
30 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
33 Not in connection with a ceramic brake system.
36 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
38 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted.
32 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 374
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Collapsible emergency spare wheel
32Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
175/50 R19 97 P
Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 6.5 B x 19 H2 ET 14 — — — — #
Depending on the country, the engine and wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with
TIREFIT or an emergency spare wheel.
i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on th eemergency spare wheel.
Estate Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
225/55 R16 99 W XL
29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 99 W XL
29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 99 Y XL
29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 99 Y XL
29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA 245/45 R17 99 Y XL 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 Y XL 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
MOExtended
30 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
MOExtended
30 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/40 R18 97 Y XL 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 # # # #
—
FA
RA
245/40 R18 97 Y XL
31
265/35 R18 97 Y XL 31, 32 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 # #
— #
—
FA
RA
255/40 ZR18 (99 Y) XL MO1
33
285/35 ZR18 (101 Y) XL MO1 32,
33 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
32
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
29 E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: not in combination with Sports package code
950/952.
30 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
31 Not for vehicles with 4MATIC.
33 Not in connection with a ceramic brake system. Wheel and tyre combinations
375Wheels and tyres Z

Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
FA
RA
245/35 R19 93 Y XL
34, 36, 37, 39
275/30 R19 96 Y XL 32, 34, 36, 37, 39 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 # #
— #
—
FA
RA
255/35 ZR 19 (96 Y) XL
36
285/30 ZR 19 (98 Y) XL 32, 36 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
225/55 R16 99 H XL M+Si
29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 # # # #
—
FA
RA
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i33
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S i33 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
34
Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), DIRECT CONTROL suspensio n(code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
36 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
37 Not for the E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
39 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (cod e844).
32 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
29 E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: not in combination with Sports package code
950/952.
30 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
33 Not in connection with a ceramic brake system. 376
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres