364 OperationWinter drivingBlock heater* (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chainsSnow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations
(page 480).
Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Any autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
Do not use snow chains on the spare
wheel (
page 483).
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.!
When driving with snow chains, always se-
lect the raised level of the level control system
Airmatic (
page 262). Other settings may result
in damage to your vehicle.
!
Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive, use
snow chains on rear tires only.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance
for snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to
your vehicle or tires, make sure that the use of
snow chains is permissible as specified in the
“Technical data” section of this Operator’s Man-
ual, see “Rims and tires” (
page 480).
!
If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body or axle
components. The tires or the vehicle could be
damaged as a result.
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When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to switch off the ESP
® (page 102) before
setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve
the vehicle’s traction.
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E63AMG:
Do not switch off the ESP
® when driving in snow
or with snow chains mounted.
456 Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
page 451).
Vehicles with Minispare wheel
(except E 63 AMG):
Take the Minispare wheel, wheel
wrench and the jack out of the cargo
compartment (
page 433).
Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 63 AMG
without folding third row seat only):
Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,
jack and electric air pump out of the
cargo compartment (
page 433).Lifting the vehicle
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
or other sizeable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 430).
When changing wheel on a level surface:
Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizeable 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
sizeable object on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the axle not
being worked on.
Warning!
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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.
461 Practical hints
Flat tire
Detach the electric air pump.
Store the electrical plug 3 and the air
hose 4 behind the flap 1 and place
the electric air pump back in the desig-
nated storage space underneath the
cargo compartment floor
(page 430).Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
1-5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft
(130 Nm).Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position).
Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the designated storage space
underneath the cargo compartment
floor (
page 430).
Warning!
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Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).i
Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective
film that comes with the spare wheel and put the
wheel in the cargo compartment.
Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS*:
Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni-
tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning
sensor has been placed back into service on the
vehicle.
480 Technical dataRims and tires!
Only use tires which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems on
your vehicle such as ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially
developed for your vehicle and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:
MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal equipment
tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz 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, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the re-
sult.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
high speeds (
page 341) or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum 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 inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be adjusted
on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with the vehi-
cle.
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The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory-equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for more information.
481 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
17’’ tires
18’’ tiresModel
E 350 4MATIC
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
All-season tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/45 R17 95H M+S
Winter tires
1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Model
E63AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
Winter tires
1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
482 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tiresModel
E63AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
1.5 in (38 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/40 ZR18
245/40 ZR18
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 18
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.54 in (39 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)
265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)
512 IndexVehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 270
Instructions 269
Load limit 337
Terminology 358
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 361
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 299
Vehicle status message memory 168
Vehicle tool kit 430
Vehicle jack 432
Vehicle washing 370
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 258
Distronic* 252
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 85
Parking brake 55
Seat belt telltale 386, 387
Warranty coverage 475
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 494
Washing the vehicle 368
Wear pattern, Tires 361Weight, Vehicle 485
Wheel
Change 456
Removing 458
Spare 458
Tightening torque 461
Wheels, Sizes 481
Wheels, Tires and 332
Window curtain air bags 75
Windows see Power windows 239
Windows, cleaning 372
Windshield
Cleaning 59
Cleaning wiper blades 372
Defogging 215, 232
Windshield washer fluid 494
Messages in display 428
Mixing ratio 494
Refilling 331
Wiping 59
Windshield washer system 494
Windshield wipers 57
Cleaning wiper blades 372
Replacing front wiper blades 449
Replacing rear wiper blade 450Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 364
Snow chains 364
Tires 363
Winter driving instructions 316
Winter tires 363
Wood trims, cleaning 375