2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430 spare wheel

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Spare wheel
(E 55 AMG)
The spare wheel rim size is 7
1/2 J x 17 H 2 with tire size
235 / 45 R 17 93 W.
Important!
In the case of a f lat tire or breakdown, you may
temporarily use the wheel when observing the following
restrictions:
•Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km / h).
•Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the f lat
tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
•Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.For rim and tire specifications, see page 313.
Wa r n i n g !
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate off all uses) may cause wh eel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of road wheels. As a result, the vehicle
handling characteristics change when driving with
a mounted spare wheel.The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly
as possible.

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Important!
E 320 (except sport package) only:
When installing steel spare wheel rim, make certain to
use the correct wheel bolts, supplied in the vehicle tool
kit, see page 268 and page 264.10. Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub.
Install wheel on wheel hub. Insert wheel bolts and
tighten them slightly.
To avoid paint damage, place wheel f lat against hub
and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.
Unscrew the alignment bolt (1) to install the last
wheel bolt.
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cover.
Before storing the jack, the jack arm must be
lowered almost to the base of the jack.
12. Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly,
following th e sequ ence ill ustrated , until all bolts a re
tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).
13. Ensure proper tire pressure.
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Wa r n i n g !
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired
immediately.Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bolts.Wa r n i n g !
Except E 320 (without sport package):
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.

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Tire inflation pressure
A table (see fuel filler f lap) 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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Model E 320
(without Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1. 6 i n ( 41 m m )
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 i n ( 41 m m )
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 215 / 55 R 16 93 H

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2 Must only be used with special MB authorized snow chains.
3 Also permissible 235 / 45 ZR 17.Model E 320
(Sport Package)E 430
(without Sport Package)E 430
(Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 17 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)8 J x 17 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires:
Radial-ply tires 235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 235 / 45 R 17 93 W M+S
2
235 / 45 R 17 93 H M+S
2
235 / 45 R 17 93 H M+S
2
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
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3 Also permissible 235 / 45 ZR 17.
4 Must not be used with snow chains.
Model E 55 AMG
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 18 H 2
1. 2 i n ( 31 m m )
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset9 J x 18 H 2
1.4 in (35 mm)
Radial-ply tires, front axle
Radial-ply tires, rear axle245 / 40 ZR 18
4
275 / 35 ZR 18
4
Rims and winter tires
Rims
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.4 in (35 mm)
Radial-ply tires 235 / 45 R 17 93 H M+SSpare wheel
Rim
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 235 / 45 R 17 94 W
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REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................248
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................285
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................296
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Roof rack .........................................................................298
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76
Seat belts ........................................................................... 60
Fastening ...................................................................... 62
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 61
Unfastening .................................................................. 64
Warning lamp ............................................................238
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 60
Seat heater ........................................................................ 55
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 57
Vehicles without seat ventilation ............................. 56Seat ventilation ................................................................58
Seats ...................................................................................46
Memory function .........................................................49
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 54
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113
Shelf below rear window ..............................................170
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 290
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 156
Emergency operation .............................................. 295
Express opening ........................................................ 158
Opening and closing ...................................................33
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains ................................................................... 208
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Spare parts service ....................................................... 308
Spare wheel ................................................................... 264
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 236
SRS malfunction ..........................................................70
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192