MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON 2013 W212 Owner's Manual

Removing the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel/collapsible
spare wheel
Opening the stowage well Example: well insert
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
X
Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 301).
X Release tabs : on the right of well
insert ;.
X Reach into recess = of well insert ;,
swing the insert up and remove it.
Wagon: the emergency spare wheel is
located in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
X Remove the seat cushions of the folding
bench seat (Y page 108).
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up. Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Sedan) Example: Sedan
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray :.
X Turn stowage tray ; counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Wagon) Example: emergency spare wheel
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray : by
recess ;.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =. Emergency spare wheel
399Wheels and tires Z

Removing the emergency spare wheel
(AMG vehicles)
X
Reach into cutout : in the tool holder and
lift it up.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel ;.
For further information on changing and
mounting a wheel, see
(Y page 385). Stowing a used collapsible spare
wheel
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
install into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have this work
performed

at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X Use the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
i Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on. X
Remove the protective sheet from the
vehicle tool kit and pull it over the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk. Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged.
! Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
at

a time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down. X
Mount the collapsible spare wheel as
described ( Y page 384).
The collapsible spare wheel must be
mounted before it is inflated.
X Pull connector ? and the air hose out of
the housing.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Screw union nut :
on the air hose onto the
valve.
X Make sure on/off switch A of the tire
inflation compressor is set to 0.400
Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

X
Insert connector ? into the cigarette
lighter socket or into a 12 V socket in your
vehicle.
Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter
(Y page 309). Observe the notes on
sockets ( Y page 309).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock ( Y page 153).
X Press on/off switch A
on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge =.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.
The

specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
X When the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/off switch A on the
electric air pump to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock.
X If the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
button ;

until the correct tire pressure has
been reached.
X Unscrew union nut :
on the air hose from
the valve.
X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible
spare wheel valve again.
X Stow plug ? and the air hose in the lower
section of the blower housing.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle. Emergency spare wheel
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Wheels and tires Z

Technical data
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/70 R17 110 M
11
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 17 H2
11
Wheel offset: 1.54 in (39 mm)T 155/60 R18 107 M
12
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 18 H2
12
Wheel offset: 1.42 in
(36 mm)AMG vehicles
Collapsible spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
175/50 – 19 97 P
Tire pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 6.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 0.55 in

(14 mm)11
Not for E 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY.
12 Only for E 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY.402
Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Useful information ............................
404
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 404
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 404
Warranty ............................................ 405
Identification plates .........................405
Service
products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 406
Vehicle data ...................................... 414 403
Technical data

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 25).Information regarding technical data
G
WARNING
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions

included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
G
WARNING
Driving safety may be impaired if non-
approved parts, tires and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant

systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality

as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been
specially developed, manufactured or
selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
fine-tuned for them. Only genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply
of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts delivery
centers provide quick and reliable parts
service. 404
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Technical data

Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (
Y page 405) and the engine
number
(Y page 406) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Warranty
Your
vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the following warranty
terms and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement. It will be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the driver's door.
You

will see vehicle identification plate :. Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;
VIN
= Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle
identification plate is used only as an
example. This data is different for every Identification plates
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Technical data Z

vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
VIN
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Fold floor covering : upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the lower edge of windshield
(Y page 406)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 405) Engine number
:
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
; Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
= VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service
fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R Exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
DEF406
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Technical data

R
Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable
and poisonous. They burn violently and can
cause serious injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline or diesel fuel!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline or diesel
fuel, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or
clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking
materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health. Tank capacity Model Total
capacity All models
21.1 US gal
(80.0 l) Model Of which
reserve All models (except E 63
AMG)
Approx.
2.4 US gal (9.0 l) E 63 AMG
Approx.
3.7 US gal (14.0 l) Gasoline
Fuel grade
!
Do

not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel result in damage to the fuel
system and engine.
! You should only refuel with unleaded
premium-grade gasoline as this avoids
damaging the catalytic converter.
If engine running problems are apparent,
have the cause checked immediately and
repaired. Excess unburned fuel can
otherwise enter the catalytic converter,
leading to overheating and possibly
causing a fire.
! To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline may be used.
If there is no premium-grade unleaded
gasoline available and regular unleaded
gasoline must be used, please observe the
following precautions:
R only fill the fuel tank to half full with
regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest Service products and filling capacities
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Technical data Z

with premium-grade unleaded gasoline
as soon as possible.
R do not drive at the maximum speed.
R avoid sudden acceleration.
R if
the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g.
two passengers without luggage, do not
allow the engine to rev above 3000 rpm.
R if the vehicle is fully loaded or is being
operated in mountainous terrain, do not
depress the accelerator pedal further
than Ô of the pedal travel.
Only refuel using premium-grade unleaded
gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91.
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline with additives can be used.
The concentration of additives in the fuel,
however, must not exceed 10%, e.g.:
R Ethanol
R TAME
R ETBE
R IPA
R TBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not
exceed 15%.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline,
including other additives, must not exceed
3%.
Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not
permitted. Gasohol, a mixture of 10% ethanol
and 90% unleaded gasoline, may be used.
All of these mix fuels must fulfill the fuel
requirements, e.g.:
R knock resistance
R boiling point
R vapor pressure
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for
assistance.
i For further information, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on
the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com
(USA only). Information on refueling (Y page 170).
Additives
!
Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do
not use fuel additives that are not tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Damage to or malfunctions of the fuel
system may otherwise occur.
One
of the main problems of poor fuel quality
is the forming of deposits that are created
during the gasoline combustion process.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives over
a longer period of time, carbon deposits may
build up. These deposits form at the inlet
valves and in the combustion chamber in
particular.
This could lead to engine problems, e.g.:
R longer engine warm-up phase
R uneven idle
R engine noise
R misfiring
R loss of power
Carbon deposits may form if the availability
of gasoline with relevant additives is
insufficient (in certain regions). In this case,
Mercedes-Benz recommends additives
approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles;
see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
For a list of approved products, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Comply
with the instructions for use on the product
label.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine.
Diesel Fuel grade
G
WARNING
Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel
engine. Never mix diesel with gasoline.
This causes damage to the fuel system and 408
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