2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG tow

Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period right 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
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
brake pads, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked up.
Exterior care
Automatic car wash
GWarning!
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. This could cause an accident. For
this reason, you must drive particularly
carefully after washing the vehicle until the
brakes have dried.GRisk of accident
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate the HOLD function and DISTRONIC
PLUS before the vehicle is washed in an
automatic car wash.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission
is in transmission position N, otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged.
R Vehicles with a SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock. Do not open the driver's
door or front-passenger door when the
engine is switched off. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission selects park
position P automatically and locks the
wheels. You can prevent this by shifting
the automatic transmission to N
beforehand.
R Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P
automatically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N:
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Vehicle equipment ............................322
After an accident .............................. 323
Where will I find...? ...........................323
Flat tire .............................................. 326
Battery ............................................... 338
Jump-starting .................................... 341
Towing and tow-starting ..................343
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After an accidentProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GRisk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
XImmediately turn the key to position 0(Y page 149)in the ignition
lock and remove it.XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.You are unable to
determine the extent of
the damage.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.You cannot detect any
damage.XStart the engine as normal.The NECK-PRO head
restraints on the
driver's and front-
passenger seats have
been triggered.Your vehicle has been involved in a rear-end collision.XReset the triggered NECK-PRO head restraints ( Y page 53).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
Sedan: the first-aid kit is in the right-hand
stowage compartment in the trunk.
XOpen the trunk lid.XSlide down the parcel net.XOpen the stowage compartment.XRelease strap :.XRemove first-aid kit ;.
Wagon: depending on the vehicle's
equipment, the first-aid kit is in the parcel net
or behind the side trim panel.
XOpen the tailgate.
In the parcel net
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Behind the side trim panel
XOpen the right-hand side trim panel if the
first-aid kit is in the side trim panel.
XRemove first-aid kit :.
iCheck the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
contents.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor.
iVehicles without a spare wheel are not
equipped with the tools needed to change
a wheel when they leave the factory, e.g.
jack or lug wrench. Some tools for changing
a wheel are specific to the vehicle. To
obtain tools approved for your vehicle, visit
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XSedan with TIREFIT kit32: swing the trunk
floor upwards (Y page 285).
XWagon with TIREFIT kit: remove the seat
cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 108).
XLift the cargo compartment floor up.:TIREFIT kit;Electric air pump=Jack?Towing eyeALug wrenchBFuse allocation chart/one pair of glovesCFolding wheel chockDAlignment boltXSedan with spare wheel/"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: swing the trunk
floor upwards (Y page 285).
XWagon with spare wheel/"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: remove the seat
cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 108).
XLift the cargo compartment floor up.:Vehicle tool kit tray;Stowage well=Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
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The vehicle tool kit contains:
RFoldable wheel chock
RFuse allocation chart
RJack
RAlignment bolt
ROne pair of gloves
RLug wrench
RTowing eye
XVehicles with "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel33: swing the trunk floor
upwards (Y page 285).
:Towing eye;One pair of gloves=Jack?Folding wheel chockAAlignment boltBSheet for faulty wheelCElectric air pumpDLug wrenchEFuse allocation chart
"Minispare" emergency spare tire/
collapsible emergency spare tire
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel
Opening the stowage well
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 285).
Example: well insert
XRelease tabs : on the right of well
insert ;.
XReach into recess = of well insert ;,
swing the insert up and remove it.
Wagon: the emergency spare wheel is
located in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
XRemove the seat cushions of the folding
bench seat (Y page 108).
XLift the cargo compartment floor up.
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
Sedan
Example: Sedan
XRemove vehicle tool kit tray :.XTurn stowage well ; counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
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For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
( Y page 331).
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
Wagon
Example: emergency spare wheel
XRemove vehicle tool kit tray : by
recess ;.XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
( Y page 331).
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
AMG vehicles
XReach into recess : of the tool holder and
lift it up.XRemove collapsible spare wheel ;.
For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
( Y page 331).
Stowing a used collapsible spare wheel
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. It will otherwise not
fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you have this work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
XUnscrew the valve cap from the valve.XUse the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
i Fully deflating the tire can take a few
minutes.
XScrew the valve insert back into the valve.XScrew the valve cap back on.XRemove the protective film from the vehicle
tool kit and wrap it around the collapsible
spare wheel.XStow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit 34
R a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
R a collapsible spare wheel
R the MOExtended run-flat
system( Y page 337)
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system.
i Vehicles featuring the MOExtended run-
flat system are not equipped with the
TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore
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recommended that you additionally equip
your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit if you
mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. You can obtain
a TIREFIT kit from an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center, for example.
XVehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected (Y page 191).
XStop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.XFirmly depress the parking brake.XBring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
XMove the selector lever/DIRECT SELECT
lever to P.
XSwitch off the engine.XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 150).
XAll occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they get out of the vehicle.
XMake sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.TIREFIT kit
Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tire tread.
You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to -4 ‡ (-20 †).
GWarning
TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT
cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger
than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire
damage caused by driving with extremely low
tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or a
damaged wheel.
Do not drive the vehicle under such
circumstances.
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for assistance or call roadside
assistance.
XDo not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
XRemove the TIREFIT kit, the accompanying
"max. 80 km/h" sticker and the electric air
pump from the stowage well underneath
the trunk/trunk floor (Y page 324).
XAffix part : of the sticker within the
driver's field of vision.
XAffix part ; of the sticker near the valve
on the wheel with the defective tire.
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iFirst, TIREFIT is pumped into the tire. The
pressure can briefly rise to approximately
500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the electric pump
during this phase.XLet the electric pump run for five minutes.
The tire should then have attained a
pressure of at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi).GWarning
The air hose can become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
! Do not operate the electric air pump for
longer than eight minutes at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The air pump can be operated again once
it has cooled down.
If, after five minutes, a pressure of 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) has been achieved, see
( Y page 330).
If, after five minutes, a pressure of 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been achieved, see
( Y page 330).
Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi) is not achieved
If after five minutes a pressure of 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been achieved:
XPress the on/off switch on the electric air
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve.XVery slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).XPump up the tire again.GWarning
If after five minutes a pressure of 180 kPa
(1.8 bar/26 psi) cannot be achieved, the tire
is too badly damaged to be repaired reliably
using TIREFIT.
In this case TIREFIT cannot seal the tire
properly.
Do not drive any further.
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for assistance or call roadside
assistance.
Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi) is achievedXPress the on/off switch on the electric air
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.XRemove the TIREFIT kit from the wheel.GWarning
The air hose may still be hot. Exercise proper
caution to avoid burning yourself when
detaching the electric air pump.
! After use, excess TIREFIT may run out of
the filler hose. This could cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
XStow the TIREFIT kit and the electric air
pump.XPull away immediately .GWarning
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h ). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to
operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily seen
by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT
repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
XStop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with
the electric air pump.GWarning
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar/26 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
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