2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE tow

X
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
X Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: inflate the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel (Y page 427).
Only then lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightene dto the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
! Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: Inflate the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel using the tyre inflation
compressor before lowering th evehicle.
The rim could otherwise be damaged. Tightening wheel bolts (example: vehicle with
emergency spare 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 a cross-
wise patter ninthe 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 AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: insert the cover into the outer
sill.
X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust accordingly.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 383).
i Vehicles with tire pressure control sys-
tem: all fitted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors. Wheel and tyre combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benzs pecifically 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-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels 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. Wheel and tyre combinations
393Wheels and tyres Z

R19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 205/60 R16 92 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 38
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
R17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
7
Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direct Control suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
3 Saloons only.
4 Estate only.
5 MOExtended tyres (tyre sfeaturing run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activate tyre pressure
loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. 396
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
R17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
7
Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direct Control suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
3 Saloons only.
4 Estate only.
5 MOExtended tyres (tyre sfeaturing run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activate tyre pressure
loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. 400
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R19
Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R16
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
R17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
7
Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direct Control suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
3 Saloons only.
4 Estate only.
5 MOExtended tyres (tyre sfeaturing run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activate tyre pressure
loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. 402
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 95 W
3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
4 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 95 W
3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
R19
3 Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+Si
3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+Si
4 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
3
Saloons only.
4 Estate only.
5 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combinatio nwith an activate tyre pressure
loss warning syste mortyre pressure monitor.
7 Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direct Control suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 The use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". Wheel and tyre combinations
403Wheels and tyres Z

Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL
4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 Y XL MOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
4 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL
6 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54
R19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R16
10 Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 45.5
BA: 225/55 R16 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
BA: 225/55 R16 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 16 H2 ET 46
4
Estate only.
5 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combinatio nwith an activate tyre pressure
loss warning syste mortyre pressure monitor.
6 The use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
7 Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direc tControl suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
10 Not in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952.
3 Saloons only. Wheel and tyre combinations
405Wheels and tyres Z

R19
3 Tyres Light-allo
ywheels FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R17
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H M+S
i3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i4 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SiMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 48
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
3
Saloons only.
7 Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direct Control suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
6 The use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
4 Estate only.
5 MOExtended tyres (tyre sfeaturing run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activate tyre pressure
loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. Wheel and tyre combinations
407Wheels and tyres Z

E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
4 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL
6 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54
R19
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
FA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL
7, 8, 9
RA: 275/30 R19 96 Y XL 6, 7, 8, 9 FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
E 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tyres
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
4 BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
Winter tyres
R18
Tyres Light-alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 48
4
Estate only.
6 The use of snow chains is no tpermitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
7 Only in combination with AIRMATIC (code 489), Direc tControl suspension (code 677) or Sports package
(code 950).
8 Not in combination with trailer tow hitch (code 550) or folding bench seat (code 844; Estate).
9 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section. 408
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres