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453 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as:
Poor handling characteristics
Increased noise
Increased fuel consumption!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. This may result in damage to the
tires or the vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver's door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 321) or
for vehicle loads less than the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.
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457 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG) Collapsible tire (E 55 AMG only)
iPlease note that the tire inflation pres-
sure of the Minispare and the collaps-
ible tire differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
Make sure the Minispare wheel is in-
flated to approx. 61 psi (4.2 bar).
Inflate the collapsible tire (
page 429)
to approximately 51 psi (3.5 bar).
Rim
4 B x 17
Wheel offset
1.34 (34 mm)
Tire
T 155/70 R17 110 M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
Rim
6 B x 18
Wheel offset
0.98 (25 mm)
Tire
175/55-18 95P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
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478 IndexAir conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 201, 214
Turning on 201, 214
Air distribution
Adjusting 198, 210
Air pressure 337
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 322
Air pump, electric 430
Air recirculation mode 199, 212
Activating 199, 212
Deactivating 200, 213
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 216
Air volume
Adjusting 198, 211
Airbags 61
Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 66
Window curtain 66Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 247
Alarm
Audible 84, 95
Canceling 95
Visual 94
Alarm system
Anti-theft 94
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 409,
427, 471
Antilock brake system (ABS) 471
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 94
Canceling alarm 95
Disarming 95
Anti-theft systems 94
Anti-theft alarm system 94
Immobilizer 94
Tow-away alarm 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 291Ashtray 268
Aspect ratio 337
At the gas station 299
AUDIO menu 150
Selecting radio station 150
Selecting satellite radio* station 151
Audio system
CD mode 151
Auto-dimming
Automatic 186
Auto-dimming for rear view mirrors 186
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 166
Automatic climate control
4-zone automatic climate
control* 204
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 192
Temperature sensor 29
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481 Index
Checking
Coolant level 308
Oil level 301, 304
Tire inflation pressure 301
Vehicle lighting 301
Child safety 71
Airbags 62
Infant and child restraint systems 67,
71
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 83
Cigarette lighter 269
Cleaning
Headlamps 186, 350
Light alloy wheels 351
Parktronic* system sensor 351
side markers 350
tail lamps 350
turn signal lenses 350
Windshield 52
Wood trims 354
Cleaning tires 313Clock 160
Closing
Glove box 262
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 227
Roller sunblinds 226
Side windows 219
Sliding/pop-up roof* 223
Trunk
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 115,
116
Trunk lid 112
Windows 218
Closing the trunk lid 115, 116
Cockpit 22, 471
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 472
Cold tire inflation pressure 337
Collapsible tire 457
Tire inflation pressure 429
COMAND 472
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tionsCombination switch 137
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 51
Control system 145, 472
AUDIO menu 150
Convenience submenu 167
Display digital speedometer 150
Distronic* menu 152
Functions 149
Instrument cluster submenu 157,
159
Lighting submenu 162
Menus 148, 149
Multifunction display 145
Multifunction steering wheel 146
Selecting radio system 150
Selecting satellite radio* system 151
Settings menu 154
Standard display menu 150
Submenus 147, 149
TEL* menu 171
Trip computer menu 170
Vehicle status message memory
menu 153
Vehicle submenu 166
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495 Index
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 353
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 69
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 362
Seat heater*
Switching off 128
Switching on 128
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 128
Switching on 128
Seating capacity 316
Seats 121
Adjusting 37
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 126
Easy entry/exit feature* 121
Heater* 127
Split rear bench seat* 257
Ventilation 128
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 261
Selecting display 158, 159
Selector lever
Lock 46, 174Message in the display 373
Position (automatic
transmission) 174
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 79
Tele Aid* 272
Service
Batteries 433
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 312
Setting
Convenience functions 156, 167
Cruise control 232
Daytime running lamp mode 162
Distronic* time interval 242
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 132
Higher speed in cruise control 234
Higher speed in Distronic* 240
Hours (clock) 160
Individual vehicle settings 154
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 165
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 162
Language, multifunction display 158Locator lighting 163
Lower speed in cruise control 234
Lower speed in Distronic* 241
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 157
Minutes (clock) 160, 161
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 168
Slower speed in cruise control 234
Slower speed in Distronic* 241
SmartKey dependent memory 168
Speed in cruise control 234
Speed in Distronic* 240
Speedometer display mode 157
Suspension tuning 247
Synchronizing the time 160
Temperature (interior) 197, 210
Temperature indicator 157
Tire inflation pressure 159
Units
Speedometer 157
Temperature 157
Tire inflation pressure 159
Vehicle level control 248
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499 Index
Temperature
Display mode 157
Sensor 29
Setting interior temperature 197
Setting units in display 157
Tires 321
The coolant level is correct if the
level 308
Tie-down rings (trunk) 261
Tightening torque 431, 475
Time
Setting hours 160
Setting minutes 160, 161
TIN 339
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 339
Tire and Loading Information 315
Tire and loading terminology 337
Tire care and maintenance 312
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 320
Setting units 159
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 312Tire load rating 339
Tire ply composition and material
used 339
Tire speed rating 329, 339, 476
Tire terminology 337
Tire traction 292
Tires
Direction of rotation 314
Driving instructions 290
Messages in display 399
Messages in the display 396, 397,
398
Retreads 311
Rotating 340
Service life 312
Temperature 321, 336
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 363
Tread depth 313, 341
Wear pattern 340
Winter 341
Tires and wheels
Tire inflation pressure 322
Tools 409Tow-away alarm 95
Arming 95
Disarming 95
Disarming for transport 95
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 442
Towing the vehicle 439
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 279
Traction 180, 339, 476
Transmission fluid level 308
Tread 339
Tread depth 313
Tread depth (tires 341
Treadwear indicators 339
Trip computer 170
Trip odometer
Resetting 143
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500 IndexTrunk
Lamp 141
Message in display 405
Opening 110
Opening from inside 110
Tie-down rings 261
Trunk lid emergency release 117
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 108
Unlocking and opening with
SmartKey 101
Unlocking in an emergency 411
Trunk lid
Closing 112
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 418
Front bulbs 418
Turning off
Engine 56U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 339
Units
Setting speedometer units 157
Setting temperature units 157
Setting tire inflation pressure
units 159
Unlocking 32, 98, 410
Driver’s door in an emergency 410
Fuel filler flap 299
Global 99
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Selective settings 100, 106
Trunk in an emergency 411
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 108
Trunk lid with SmartKey 101
Vehicle in an emergency 278
With KEYLESS-GO* 33
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 277
Uphill driving
Cruise control 232
Upshifting 176Useful features 262
Ashtrays 268
Cigarette lighter 269
Garage door opener 279
Heated steering wheel* 270
Tele Aid* 271
Telephone* 270
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 154, 156
Locking in an emergency 411
Lowering 431
Towing 439
Unlocking in an emergency 410
Vehicle capacity weight 339