towing capacity MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2011, Model line: E350 4MATIC, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212Pages: 400, PDF Size: 16.3 MB
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Pressure loss warning ....................355
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................330
Recommended ............................... 352
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 357
Restarting ...................................... 359
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................373
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................371
Bar (definition) ............................... 371
Characteristics .............................. 371
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 352
Definition of terms .........................371
Direction of rotation ......................365
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................374
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 370
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............371
Flat tire .......................................... 326
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 372
Guidelines to be observed .............351
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 372
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................372
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......372
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........372
Labeling (overview) ........................367
Load bearing index (definition) ......373
Load index ..................................... 370
Load index (definition) ...................372
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 372
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 373
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 373
Maximum tire load .........................365
Maximum tire load (definition) .......372
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 373PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 373
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 351
Sidewall (definition) .......................373
Speed index (definition) .................372
Storing ........................................... 352
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 371
Temperature .................................. 366
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 373
Tire bead (definition) ......................373
Tire pressure (definition) ................373
Tire pressures (recommended) ......371
Tire size (data) ............................... 374
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................368
Tire tread ....................................... 351
Tire tread (definition) .....................373
Total load limit (definition) .............374
Traction ......................................... 366
Traction (definition) .......................373
Tread wear ..................................... 366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 365
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................371
Unladen weight (definition) ............372
Wear indicator (definition) .............373
Wheel rim (definition) ....................372
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 350
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........343
Installing the towing eye ................343
Removing the towing eye ...............344
Transfer case ..................................... 162
Transmission position
display ................................................ 155
Transmission positions .................... 157
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 220
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Through-loading feature in the rearGWarning!
Do not transport any unsecured items in the
through-loading area.
The through-loading facility is opened from
the trunk.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.XPress release button :.
The flap opens downwards.
Through-loading feature, rear bench
seat (Sedan)
Important safety notes
GWarning!
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fold the seat backrests fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded down separately to
increase the trunk capacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
iVehicles with memory function: when you
fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when
necessary, in order to avoid contact.
XVehicles without memory function: if
necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
XOpen the trunk.XPull right-hand or left-hand rear seat
backrest release handle :.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released and the rear seat head restraints
are lowered.
XFold rear seat backrest ; forwards.XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
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Folding the rear seat backrest backXMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XFold rear seat backrest : back until it
engages.
GWarning!
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo.
iYou should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent
unauthorized access to the trunk from the
vehicle interior.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 105).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
EASY-PACK through-loading feature,
rear bench seat (Wagon)
Important safety notes
GWarning!
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartment capacity.
The combined cargo cover and net can
remain installed.
! When folding the rear seat backrest
forwards, ensure that there are no items
lying on the seat cushions. These items
could otherwise be damaged or could
themselves damage the rear seats.
iWhen you fold either or both parts of the
rear seat backrests forwards, the
headrests are also lowered if necessary. In
the case of vehicles with memory function,
the respective front seat is moved forwards
slightly to avoid contact with the seat
behind it.
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XTo open: raise the armrest cover.XPress release catch :.
Cup holder ; folds out forwards.
XSwing the armrest cover back down, if
necessary.
XTo close: raise the armrest cover.XSwing cup holder ; back until it engages.XSwing the armrest cover back down, if
necessary.
Bottle holder
GWarning!
Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged, or
fragile bottles in the bottle holder.
In the event of an accident, the bottle holder
cannot secure a bottle sufficiently. You and/
or vehicle occupants could be injured.
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 0.5 kg that are stored in the bottle
holder rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged.
The bottle holder is designed for bottles with
a capacity of 25 fl.oz (0.7 l) to 54 fl.oz (1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles;
it merely prevents them from tipping over.
XPress the outer edge of button : and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
XInsert the bottle into the bottle holder.
Sun visors
GWarning
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare can endanger you and others.
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