Country Radio type approval number
Brazil 1489-10-4415
Dubai TRA, Registered NO
0016161/08
TRA, Registered NO
0016162/08
Morocco MR5527 ANRT 2010
/27. April
2010
MR5526 ANRT 2010/ 27. April
2010 Philip-
pines ESD-1105558C
Singa-
pore Compliance with IDA Standard
N0140-09
South
Africa TA-2008/1068
TA-2008/1069
Changing
awheel Flat tyre
You can find information on wha ttodointhe
event of aflat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-
tance" section (Y page 312). You will also find
information on driving with MOExtended
tyres in the event of aflat tyre.
You can find information on what to do in the
event of aflat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-
tance" section (Y page 312). You will also find
information on driving with MOExtended
tyres in the event of aflat tyre. Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchangin gthe front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tyres have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is arisk of acci-
dent. Interchange front and rear wheels only if the
wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles fitted with atyre 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.
Only have tyres changed at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Interchangin gthe front and rear wheels of
differing dimensions can render the general
operating permit invalid.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the "Fittin gawheel" section (Y page 337).
The wear pattern sonthe front and rear tyres
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Interchange the wheels before aclear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Frontt yres
typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5000km to 10,000 km depending on
the degree of tyre wear. Maintain the direc-
tion of tyre rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time awheel
is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system or the tyre pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tyres with aspecified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is arisk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correc tdirection of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewal lofthe tyre indicates
its correc tdirection of rotation. 336
Changing
awheelWheels and tyres
Tightenin
gwheel bolts (example: vehicle with
emergenc yspare wheel)
X Turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise
until the vehicle is once again standing
firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side.
X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in across-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated
(: toA). The tightening torque must be
130 Nm.
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the boot again.
X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust accordingly.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 331).
i Vehicles with tire pressure control sys-
tem: all fitted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors. Wheel and tyrec
ombinations General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP
®
and are
marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be usedonw heels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damag eresulting from the us eoftyres,
wheel soraccessorie sothe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As aresult,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarante evehicle
safety if retreade dtyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for acertain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as aresult of driving over obstacles
increases. Wheel and tyrec
ombinations
341Wheels and tyres Z
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-
ing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
You will find atable with recommended tyre
pressures for various operating conditions on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. For
further information on tyre pressure, see
(Y page 331). Check tyre pressures regularly
and only when the tyres are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment –always fit
the vehicle:
R with tyre softhe same size on agiven axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyre satagiven time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Vehicles with MOExtende dtyre sare not
equipped with aTIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommende dthat you addition-
ally equip your vehicle with aTIREFIT kit if you
fit tyre sthat do not feature run-flat charac-
teristics, e.g. winter tyres. ATIREFIT kit can
be obtained fro maqualified specialist work-
shop.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
mounted at the factory in all countries. 342
Wheel and tyrec
ombinationsWheels and tyres
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel/tyr edimension sand th etyret ype
of th espar ew heel/emergency spar ewheel
and th ewheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-
tin gas parew heel/emergency spar ewheel
may severel yimpair th edriving characteris-
tics. Ther eisarisk of accident.
To prevent hazardous situations:
R Adap tyour driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel if the dimesions are dif-
ferent to those of the wheel being replaced.
R Only use aspare wheel/emergency spare
wheel briefly if the dimesions are different
to those of the wheel being replaced.
R Do not switch off ESP ®
.
R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel in question replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop. Make sure
that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre
type are correct.
When using an emergenc yspare wheel or
spare wheel of adifferent size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency
spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of all
your tyres, including the emergenc yspare
wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and cor-
rect the pressure as necessary (Y page 331).
The applicabl evalue is found on the wheel or
under "Technical data" (Y page 354).
An emergenc yspare wheel may also be fitted
against the direction of rotation .Observe the
time restriction on use as well as the speed
limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel. Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i
When you are drivin gwith the collapsible
emergency spare wheel fitted, the tyre
pressure loss warning system or the tyre
pressure monitor cannot function reliably.
Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning
system/tyre pressure monitor when the
defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tyr epressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tyre pres-
sure of the removed wheel for afew
minutes. The value displayed for the moun-
ted emergency spare wheel is not the same
as the curren ttyre pressure of the emer-
genc yspare wheel. Removing the "Minispare" emer-
gency spar
ewheel/collapsible emer-
gency spar ewheel
Removing the "Minispare" emergency
spar ewheel The emergency spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the boot floor.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 278).
X Turn stowage tray ;anti-clockwise and
remov etogether with vehicle tool kit
tray :.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =. Emergency spare wheel
351Wheels and tyres Z