2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE snow chains

Snow chains
G
WARNING
If you have fitted snow chains to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R never fit snow chains on the front wheels
R fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to fit snow chains to steel wheels, make
sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first. The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre-
sponding standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel-
tyre combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre
combinations (Y page 350).
R only use snow chains when the road sur-
face is completely snow-covered. Remove
the snow chains as soon as possible when
you come to a road that is not snow-cov-
ered.
R local regulations may restrictt he use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to fit snow chains.
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains fitted
(Y page 67). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action).
For more information on driving with an emer-
gency spare wheel, see (Y page 363). Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure specifications
G
WARNING
Tyres with too low or too high tyre pressure
contain the following hazards:
R they can burst, in particular if the vehicle is
heavily laden or when driven at high
speeds.
R the tyres can wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which can severely impair tyre
traction.
R the driving, steering and braking character-
istics may be severely impaired.
There is a risk of accident.
Follow recommended tyre inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tyres includ-
ing the spare wheel:
R at least every two weeks
R if the load changes
R before beginning a long journey
R for changed operating conditions, e.g. off-
road driving
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. G
WARNING
If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tyre
valves, the tyre valves may be overloaded and
malfunction, which can cause tyre pressure
loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tyre pres-
sure monitors keep the tyre valve open. This
can also result in tyre pressure loss. There is
a risk of accident.
Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps
specifically provided by Mercedes-Ben zfor
your vehicle onto the tyre valve. G
WARNING
If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the
wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged. Tyre
pressure that is too low may result in a tyre
blow-out. There is a risk of accident. Tyre pressure
343Wheels and tyres
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message will appear in the multifunction dis-
play.
The tyre pressure warning system does not
warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure.
Observe the notes on the recommended tyre
pressure (Y page 343).
The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not replace the need to regularly check your
vehicle's tyre pressures, since an even loss of
pressure on several tyres at the same time
cannot be detected by the tyre pressure loss
warning system.
The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by a foreign object. In the
event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a haltb y braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering manoeuvres.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
system is limited or delaye dif:
R snow chains are fitted to you rvehicle's
tyres.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
R you are towing a very heavy or large trailer.
R you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R changed the tyre pressure
R changed the wheels or tyres
R fitted new wheels or tyres
X Before restarting, make sure that the tyre
pressures are set properly on all four tyres
for the respective operating conditions.
The recommended tyre pressures can be
found in the table on the fuel filler flap. The
tyre pressure loss warning system can only give reliable warnings if you have set the
correct tyre pressure. If an incorrect tyre
pressure is set, these incorrect values will
be monitored.
X Also observe the notes in the section on
tyre pressures (Y page 343).
X Make sure that the key is in posi-
tion 2(Ypage 159) in the ignition lock.
X Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the Serv. menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure .
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator active Restart with OK message appears in the
multifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press button a.
The Tyre press. now OK? message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Yes .
X Press the abutton.
The Run Flat Indicator restarted message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tyre pressures of all four tyres.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press button %.
or
X When the Tyre press. now OK? message
appears, press the 9or: button to
select Cancel .
X Press the abutton.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Tyre pressure
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Tyres
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tyres
R 16 Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA:205/5
5 R16 91 V 3, 4 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
R 17
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA:235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA:255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
3
Only for Coupé.
4 Not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
5 Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
8 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483. 352
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 W
3, 4 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
8
Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
3 Only for Coupé.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
4 Not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483. Wheel and tyre combinations
353Wheels and tyres Z

R 17
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA: 235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/55 R16 91 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
5
Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
8 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
3 Only for Coupé. 354
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 17
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
6
MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
5 Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
8 Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483. Wheel and tyre combinations
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R 19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W
5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
5, 6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W
7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
FA: 235/45 R17 94 W MOExtended
6
RA: 255/40 R17 94 W MOExtended 6, 7 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49
8
Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system.
5 Cabriolet: not in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic
handling package code 483. 356
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R 18
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
8
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL 7, 8 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
R 19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/35 ZR19 XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
FA: 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL
8, 9, 10
RA: 255/30 ZR19 91Y XL 7, 8, 9, 10 FA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
BA: 235/45 R17 94 H M+S
iMOExtended6 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 45
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 H X M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R 18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 R18 91 Y
RA: 255/35 R18 94 Y XL
7 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
8
Only in combination with Sports package code 950/952, sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling
package code 483.
7 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
9 Observe notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel and tyre combination" section.
10 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch code 550.
6 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an active tyre pressure
loss warning system. Wheel and tyre combinations
357Wheels and tyres Z