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445 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
page 440).
Vehicles with Minispare wheel
(except E 55 AMG):
Take the Minispare wheel, wheel
wrench and the jack out of the cargo
compartment (
page 422).
Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 55 AMG
without folding third row seat only):
Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,
jack and electric air pump out of the
cargo compartment (
page 422).Lifting the vehicle
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
or other sizable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 419).
When changing wheel on a level surface:
Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizable object behind the
wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
on a level surface. However, should
circumstances require you to do so on a
hill, place the wheel chock and the other
sizeable object as follows:
Place the wheel chock and another siz-
able object on the downhill side block-
ing both wheels of the axle not being
worked on.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel
(Minispare or collapsible tire) are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result,
the vehicle handling characteristics change
when driving with a spare wheel mounted.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a
Minispare wheel or spare wheel with
collapsible tire is mounted.
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451 Practical hints
Flat tire
MOExtended system*
The MOExtended system allows you to
continue driving your vehicle even if there
is a total loss of pressure in one or more
tires.
You may only use the MOExtended system
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(TPMS*) (
page 335).
!The maximum distance in emergency
mode depends on the vehicle’s load. It
is 30 miles (50 km) if the vehicle is par-
tially loaded and 18 miles (30 km) if the
vehicle is fully loaded.
The point at which the maximum driv-
ing distance begins in emergency
mode is when the warning message
appears in the multifunction display
indicating that there is a loss of tire
inflation pressure.
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Warning!
G
In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving
characteristics are diminished in such situa-
tions as:
driving around curves
while braking
while accelerating rapidly
Therefore, your driving style must be adapt-
ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and
driving maneuvers, as well as driving over
obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road
areas). This is especially important if the ve-
hicle is heavily loaded.
The emergency driving distance that can be
achieved greatly depends on the demands
placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed,
load, driving maneuvers, road conditions,
outside temperature, etc., the distance can
be significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is
driven cautiously, somewhat longer.
Do not continue driving in emergency mode
if
you notice knocking sounds
the vehicle starts to shake
smoke develops and you smell rubber
ESP
® is intervening continuously
you notice tears on the tire sidewalls
After driving in emergency mode, you must
have the rims inspected by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are
suitable for further use. The failed tire must
be replaced in any case.iWhen replacing individual or all tires on
the vehicle, make sure only matching
tires marked with “MOExtended” are
mounted in the size specified for your
vehicle.
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473 Technical data
Rims and tires
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 inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds
(page 334) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition. If such information is provided,
it can be found on the placard located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The
tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire man-
ufacturer’s maintenance recommenda-
tion included with the vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory-equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase of two or four wheel rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.
Page 475 of 521
474 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
17’’ tires
E350
E3504MATIC
E5004MATIC
E 350 (Appearance Package*)
E500
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 17 H2
8 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
1.5 in (38 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R17 95H
All-season tires
1
245/45 R17 95H M+S
-
Winter tires
1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
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476 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
E350(Sport Package*)
E500(Sport Package*)
E55AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/40 ZR18
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.54 in (39 mm)
Summer tires
1
265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
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513 Index
Tires 324, 472
Air pressure
Care and maintenance 325
Chains 356
Cleaning 326
Direction of rotation, Spinning 327
Driving instructions 305
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 334
Inflation pressure 335, 339
Information Placard 328
Inspection 325
Messages in display 413
MOExtended system* 340, 451
Problems under-/overinflation 339
Retreads 324
Rims and tires 472
Rotation 353
Service life 325
Sizes 474
Snow 355
Speed rating 306, 343
Storing 326
Temperature 334, 349
Terminology 350
TPMS malfunction telltale 378Traction 306
Tread depth 326, 355
Wear pattern 353
Winter 355
Tools 419
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 103
Towing eye bolt 461
Towing the vehicle 458
Traction 190, 352
Transmission fluid level 320
Transmission gear slector lever see Gear
selector lever
Traveling abroad 309
Tread 352
Tread depth 326, 355
Treadwear indicators 352
Trip computer 180
Trip odometer 153
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 435Turn signals 54
Additional in mirrors 432
Bulbs 432
Cleaning lenses 365
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 61
Twin roller blind 269
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 353
Units, Settings
Speedometer 168
Temperature 168
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 486
Uphill driving
Cruise control 240
Upholstery
Cleaning 368
Useful features 272
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514 IndexV
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle
Battery 452
Care 362
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 480
Individual settings 165, 167
Locking/unlocking 34, 59, 106
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 424, 425
Lowering 450
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 458
Washing 362
Weight 481
Vehicle capacity weight 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Vehicle lighting 314Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Instructions 263
Load limit 330
Terminology 350
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 353
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 290
Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 419
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle washing 364
VIN 496
Voice control system* 496
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 252
Distronic* 246
Parking brake 53
Seat belt telltale 72
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 490
Washing the vehicle 362Wear pattern, Tires 353
Weight, Vehicle 481
Wheel
Change 445
Removing 447
Spare 447
Tightening torque 450
Wheels, Sizes 474
Wheels, Tires and 324
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 366
Windshield
Cleaning 56
Cleaning wiper blades 366
Defogging 209, 224
Windshield washer fluid 490
Message in display 416
Mixing ratio
Refilling 323
Wiping 56
Windshield washer system 490
Windshield wipers 55
Replacing wiper blade 438, 439
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