2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON spare wheel

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Tire inflation pressure
A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation
pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended
tires as well as for the varying operating conditions.
Important!
Tire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar)
per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in
mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage -
especially in the winter.
Example:
If garage temperature = approximately +68°F (+20°C)
and ambient temperature = approximately +32°F (0°C)
then the adjusted air pressure = specified air pressure
+3 psi (+0.2 bar).Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values
offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation
pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling
characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly
permissible. The ride of the vehicle, however, will
become somewhat harder.
Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle
speed. Tire pressure should therefore only be checked
and corrected on cold tires. Correct tire pressure in
warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the
pressure listed in the table and the respective operating
conditions are taken into consideration.
An underinf lated tire due to a slow leak (e.g. due to a
nail in the tire) may cause damage such as tread
separation, bulging etc.. Regular tire pressure checks
(including the spare tire) at intervals of no more than
14 days are therefore essential.

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Open tailgate and left or right trim panel. Twist bulb
socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push bulb into
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket, and close trim panel.
Notes:
Bulbs (3) and (4) cannot be accessed without removal of
tailgate trim panel.
For exchange of bulbs (1) or (2) on left side of vehicle,
also remove spare wheel, see page 272.License plate lamps
License plate lamps (5 W / 4 cp bulb)
Loosen both screws, remove lamp and take out bulb.
P82.10-2206-26

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Rims – Tires Electrical system
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1.6 in (41 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 215 / 55 R 16 93 H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 215 / 55 R 16 93 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1.6 in (41 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 215 / 55 R 16 93 HGenerator (alternator) 14 V / 115 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.7 kW
Battery 12V / 100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

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REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................256
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 291
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................302
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roof rack .........................................................................305
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76
Seat belts ........................................................................... 59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 60
Unfastening .................................................................. 64
Warning lamp ............................................................246
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................44
Memory function .........................................................47
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 53
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 297
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 156
Emergency operation ...............................................301
Express opening ........................................................ 158
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 216
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Spare parts service ........................................................ 316
Spare wheel ................................................................... 272
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 168
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
SRS malfunction ..........................................................70
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 200

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Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................................................290
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 219
Trip computer ................................................................. 106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122
Turn signals .................................................................... 122
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 160
Vehicle jack .....................................................................273
Vehicle tools ....................................................................272WWarranty Coverage ........................................................ 316
WA S H E R F L U I D -
malfunction and warning messages ......................259
What you should know at the gas station ..................237Wheels .............................................................................274
Changing ................................................................... 277
Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 312
Rims and tires .......................................................... 320
Rotating ..................................................................... 275
Spare wheel ................................................................ 276
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio ...................................................... 271
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Refilling ...................................................................... 271
Winter driving ................................................................ 218
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 217
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 302