2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE winter tyres

res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14 days, as well as after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
R Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (Y page 224). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
R All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve (such as tyre
pressure monitoring systems) other than
the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi-
cle.
R Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres
including the spare tyre*, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary.
Notes on driving R
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible to check the wheels and
tyres for damage. Hidden tyre damage
could also be causing the unusual handling
characteristics. If you find no signs of dam-
age, have the wheels and tyres examined
at a specialist workshop, for example at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
R When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the
sidewalls, can get damaged. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation. MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system allows you
to continue driving the vehicle even when one
or more tyres lose all air pressure.
The MOExtended run-flat system may only be
used in conjunction with the tyre pressure
loss warning system or with the tyre pressure
monitor* and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
i Vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit. 38
It is therefore recommended to additionally
equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit when
fitting tyres that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
You will find notes on driving with a flat tyre
in the "Practical advice" section
(Y page 318). Tyre tread
G
Risk of accident
Bear in mind that:
R tyre grip decreases rapidly on wet roads
when the tread depth is less than 3 mm.
38 Only for certain countries. 224
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Thus, you should replace tyres that have
insufficient tread.
R winter tyres should be replaced when the
tread depth is 4 mm or less as they will no
longer provide adequate grip.
R the tread on a tyre may not wear evenly.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread across
the entire width of all tyres. If necessary,
turn the front wheels to full lock in order to
inspect the tyre tread more easily.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi-
cle and cause an accident due to the reduced
grip of the tyres on the road. Tyre pressures
i You will find a table of tyre pressures for
various operating conditions on the inside
of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
The applicable value for the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel* is stated on the
spare wheel and in the technical data sec-
tion.
The applicable value for the maximum load
during trailer towing is stated on the tyre
pressure information label on the inside of
your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
The load condition "partially laden" or "fully
laden" is defined in the table by the differing
number of passengers and amount of lug-
gage. The actual number of seats may vary
from this – more information can be found on
the vehicle's registration document.
If no other data is stated, the tyre pressures
specified on the fuel filler flap apply for all
tyres approved for this vehicle. If the tyre pressures are preceded by a tyre
size, the tyre pressure specified only applies
to this tyre size.
Instead of the complete tyre size, it may be
that only the rim diameter is stated, e.g.
R 16
or16". Rim diameter
:is part of the tyre size and
can be found on the sidewall of the tyre. G
Risk of accident
Tyre pressure that is either too high or too low
has a negative effect on the vehicle’s driving
safety, which could lead you to cause an acci- Tyres and wheels
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On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor*, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in
the area of the valve, as this could damage
the electronic components.
Always have the wheels interchanged/
changed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Winter driving
Points to remember
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 229). Winter tyres
Use winter tyres at temperatures below
+7 ˚C and in wintry road conditions. Only
winter tyres displaying the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide optimum grip in wintry road conditions.
Only these tyres will allow the ABS, ESP ®
and
4MATIC* driving systems to function opti-
mally in winter, as these tyres have been
designed specifically for driving in snow.
Use winter tyres of the same make and tread
on all wheels to maintain safe handling char-
acteristics. G
Risk of accident
Winter tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced immediately. They are
no longer suitable for winter use and can no
longer provide sufficient grip. This could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the winter tyres you have fitted. If you fit winter tyres which have a
lower maximum permissible speed than that
of the vehicle, affix an appropriate warning
sign in the driver's field of vision. This can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent Speedtronic
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to the maxi-
mum permissible speed for the winter tyres
(Y page 150).
Once you have fitted the winter tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 225).
X Restart the tyre pressure moni-
tor* (Y page 228). G
Risk of accident
If you fit the spare wheel* when driving with
winter tyres, bear in mind that driving stability
will be impaired owing to unstable cornering
characteristics caused by the different tyres.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
and drive carefully.
Have the spare wheel* replaced at the near-
est qualified specialist workshop which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains which
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R you may not attach snow chains to all
wheel-tyre combinations; see the "Tyres
39 Only available for certain countries. 230
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Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
You will find further information about tyre
pressures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 225).
i Notes on vehicle tyres:
Always
R fit tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R fit the same type of tyres on your vehicle
at a given time (summer tyres, winter
tyres, MOExtended tyres)
i Vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit. 68
Therefore, it is recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with the
TIREFIT kit* when fitting tyres that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter
tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
68 Only for certain countries. Tyres and wheels
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Tyres
Tyres of the same dimensions Saloon
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BA: Both axles E 200 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 200 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 220 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY / E 250 CGI
BlueEFFICIENC
Y /
E 300 69
/
E 350 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 350 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 350 BlueTEC 16" BA Summer tyres
205/60 R16 92W –
Winter tyres
205/60 R16 92H
M+S
i –
Light-alloy wheels
7.0J x 16 H2 ET 38 –
16" BA Summer tyres
225/55 R16 95W 225/55 R16 95W
Winter tyres
225/55 R16 95H
M+S
i 225/55 R16 95H
M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
7.5J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 or
8.0J x 16 H2 ET 46 7.5J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 or
8.0J x 16 H2 ET 46
69
Only for certain countries. 350
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E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 300
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/
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 350 4MATIC /
E 500 / E 500 4MATIC /
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY /
E 350 BlueTEC /
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 17" BA Summer tyres
245/45 R17 95W
Summer tyres
70 245/45 R17 95W MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels
8.0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 48
17" BA Winter tyres
245/45 R17 95H M+S
i Winter tyres
70 245/45 R17 95H M+S MOExtended
i Light-alloy wheels
8.0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 48
69
Only for certain countries.
70 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure
monitor* activated. Tyres and wheels
351Technical data
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Estate
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BA: Both axles E 250
CDI BlueEFFICIENCY E 350 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350
CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16" BA Summer tyres
225/55 R16 99W XL 225/55 R16 99Y XL
Winter tyres
225/55 R16 99H XL
M+S
i 225/55 R16 99H XL
M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
7.5J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 or
8.0J x 16 H2 ET 46 7.5J x 16 H2 ET 45.5 or
8.0J x 16 H2 ET 46 E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 17" BA Summer tyres
245/45 R17 99Y XL
Summer tyres
71 245/45 R17 99Y XL MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels
8.0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA Winter tyres
245/45 R17 99H XL M+S
i Winter tyres
71 245/45 R17 99H XL M+S MOExtended
iLight-alloy wheels
8.0J x 17 H2 ET 48 or
8.5J x 17 H2 ET 48
71
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure
monitor* activated. 352
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Mixed tyres
Saloon
i
FA: front axle; RA: rear axle E 63 AMG
18" FA Summer tyres
255/40 ZR18 (99Y) XL MO1
Light-alloy wheels
9.0J x 18 H2 ET 37
RA
Summer tyres
72 285/35 ZR18 (101Y) XL MO1
Light-alloy wheels
9.5J x 18 H2 ET 52
18" FA Winter tyres
255/40 R18 99V XL M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
9.0J x 18 H2 ET 37
RA Winter tyres
255/40 R18 99V XL M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
9.5J x 18 H2 ET 52
19" FA Summer tyres
255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL
Light-alloy wheels
9.0J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA
Summer tyres
72 285/30 ZR19 (98Y) XL
Light-alloy wheels
9.5J x 19 H2 ET 52
19" FA Winter tyres
255/35 R19 96V XL M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
9.0J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA
Winter tyres
73 255/35 R19 96V XL M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
9.5J x 19 H2 ET 52
19" FA Winter tyres
255/35 R19 96V XL M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
9.0J x 19 H2 ET 37
RA
Winter tyres
72 285/30 R19 98V XL M+S
i Light-alloy wheels
9.5J x 19 H2 ET 52
72
Snow chains not permitted.
73 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted. Tyres and wheels
353Technical data
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