trailer MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2011 Workshop Manual

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
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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

Useful information
............................380
Notes on the technical data .............380
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........380
Vehicle electronics ...........................381
Vehicle identification plates ............382
Service products and capacities .....383
Vehicle data ...................................... 392
Boot lid and tailgate opening
dimensions ........................................ 394
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 395
24 GHz radar sensor system (coun-
tryo verview) ..................................... 398 379Technical data

Example: vehicle identification plate
:
Vehicle identificatio nplate
; Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
= EU type approval number (only for certain
countries)
? Vehicle identification number (VIN)
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight (kg)
B Maximum permissible mass of vehicle/
trailer combination (kg)
C Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)
D Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)
E Paint code Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In additio nto being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat. X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold floor covering :upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;. Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes
or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment,
e.g. AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this Service products and capacities
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Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
G
WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialis tworkshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use aMercedes-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 workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage point sonthe chas-
sis frame. Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
: Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including the protective covering is 1,253 mm
51
(Saloon) or
1,278 mm 51
(Estate).
51 Missing values for the E300 model were not available at the time of going to print. Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
i The E63A MG model cannot be used to tow a trailer. Permissible trailer load, braked
52 Saloon Estate
Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission E 200
53 1700 kg 1900 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg
E 250
53 – 1900 kg – 2100 kg
E 300
54 –
–
55 –
–
55 E 300
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 300 4MATIC
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 350
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 350 4MATIC
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 500
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 500 4MATIC
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 200 CDI
53 1900 kg 1900 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg
E 220 CDI
53 1900 kg 2000 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg
E 250 CDI
53 1900 kg 2000 kg 1900 kg 2100 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 300 CDI
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 350 CDI
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC
53 – 2100 kg – 2100 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
– 2100 kg – 2100 kg
52
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12 % from a standstill.
53 BlueEFFICIENCY
54 Only available in certain countries.
55 Missing values for the E300 model were not available at the time of going to print. 396
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

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
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