2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON winter tyres

X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
Whe nusing the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment G
WARNING
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the wheels !
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Cleaning the paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X
Remove impurities immediately,w here
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Care and treatment of matt paintwork If your vehicle has a clear matt finish, observe
the following instructions in order to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
care.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels
with a clear matt finish.
!
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork
shiny. 328
CareMaintenance and care

Removing an emergenc
yspare wheel:
Estate with folding benc hseat Emergency spare wheel (example)
X Remove vehicle tool kit tray :by
recess ;.
X Remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel or collapsible emergency spare
wheel 27
=.
For further information on changing a wheel
and fitting the spare wheel, see
(Y page 344).
Stowing aused collapsible emergency
spare wheel Take the following steps to stow a used col-
lapsible emergency spare wheel. Otherwise,
the collapsible emergency spare wheel will
not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you have this work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
! Only place the collapsible emergency
spare wheel in the vehicle when it is dry.
Otherwise, moisture may get into the vehi-
cle.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X Use the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
i Fully deflating the tyre can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve. X
Screw the valve cap back on.
X Remove the protective film from the vehicle
tool kit and put it over the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel.
X Stow the collapsible emergency spare
wheel in the emergency spare wheel well
under the boot. Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit
R an emergency spare wheel
R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 349)
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tyres.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected (Y page 197).
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Firmly depress the parking brake.
X Bring the fron twheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
move the selector lever/DIRECT SELECT
lever to P.
27 AMG vehicles only. 340
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance

G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximu mspeed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot-
holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a
laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
faulty tyre must be replaced.
i When replacing one or all tyres, make
sure that you only use tyres marked
MOExtended. Also ensure that they are of
the specified size for the vehicle.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Battery
Important safety notes
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period. Only replace a battery with a battery that has
been recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you
wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long
period of time. G
WARNING
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular
gloves, an apron and a face
mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Man-
ual.
H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them
with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in an 350
BatteryBreakdown assistance

Useful information
............................362
Important safety notes ....................362
Operation ........................................... 362
Winter operation ............................... 364
Tyre pressure .................................... 365
Changing awheel ............................. 370
Wheel and tyre combinations ..........371 361Wheels and tyres

The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
R
driving style
R tyre pressure
R mileage MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) allow you to continue driving the
vehicle even if one or more tyres lose all air
pressure.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or with an activated tyre pres-
sure monitor and on wheels specifically tes-
ted by Mercedes-Benz.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT
kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-
flat characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A
TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified
specialist workshop.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres in
the event of a flat tyre can be found in the
"Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 349). Winter operation
Points to remember
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 370). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power; change the tyres on your vehi- cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage.
M+S tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres. Both types of tyre are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tyres have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread
on all wheels to maintain safe handling char-
acteristics. G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than
4mma re not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced.
Always observe the maximu mpermissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi-
mum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained in
a qualified specialist workshop.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEEDTRONIC so that it
does not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for the M+S tyres (Y page 185).364
Winter operationWheels and tyres

i
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
fit the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given
time (summer tyres, winter tyres,
MOExtended tyres)
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained fro maqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol-
lowing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tyre combi-
nations are allocated to the vehicle models
through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: Saloon
V1
E 200
28
, E 200 CDI 28
, E 220 CDI 28 V2
E 250
28
,E250 CDI 28
,E300, E 300 28
,
E 300 CDI 28
, E 350 28
, E 350 CDI 28
,
E 350 BlueTEC V3
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
28
, E 300
4MATIC 28
,E350 4MATIC 28
,E350 CDI
4MATIC 28 V4
E 500
28
, E 500 4MATIC 28 V5 E 63 AMG Estate
V1
E 200
28
, E 200 CDI 28
, E 220 CDI 28
,
E 250 28
, E 250 CDI 28 V2
E 300
28
, E 300 CDI 28
, E 350 28
, E 350
CDI 28
, E 350 BlueTEC V3
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
28
, E 300
4MATIC 28
,E350 4MATIC 28
,E350 CDI
4MATIC 28 V4
E 500
28
, E 500 4MATIC 28 V5 E 63 AMG
i
Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
mounted at the factory in all countries.
28 BlueEFFICIENCY 372
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA 205/60 R16 92 H M+S
i 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 #
— — — —
BA
225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 # # # #
—
FA
RA
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i33
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S i33 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
FA
RA
255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i36
255/35 R19 96 V XL
M+Si 36, 38 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
FA
RA
255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S
i36
285/30 R19 98 V XL
M+Si 32, 36 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
32Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
T 155/70 R17 110 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 17 H2 ET 39 # # #
— —
T 155/60 R18 107 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5B x 18 H2 ET 36 — — — #
—
29
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: not in combination with Sports package code
950/952.
30 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
33 Not in connection with a ceramic brake system.
36 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
38 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted.
32 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 374
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
FA
RA
245/35 R19 93 Y XL
34, 36, 37, 39
275/30 R19 96 Y XL 32, 34, 36, 37, 39 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48 # #
— #
—
FA
RA
255/35 ZR 19 (96 Y) XL
36
285/30 ZR 19 (98 Y) XL 32, 36 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
225/55 R16 99 H XL M+Si
29 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 45.
5 # #
— — —
BA
225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i29 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46 # #
— — —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
30 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48 # # #
— —
BA 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48 # # # #
—
FA
RA
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
i33
255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S i33 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 37
9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 — — — — #
34
Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), DIRECT CONTROL suspensio n(code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
36 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
37 Not for the E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
39 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (cod e844).
32 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
29 E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: not in combination with Sports package code
950/952.
30 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
33 Not in connection with a ceramic brake system. 376
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres