2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON tow

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 25).
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
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 :.
i
Check 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. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, the vehicle tool kit is on the left-
hand side or the right-hand side in the
stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor.
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XSedan with TIREFIT kit28
: lift the trunk
floor up ( Y page 286).XWagon with TIREFIT kit: remove the seat
cushions of the folding bench seat
( Y page 103).XLift up the floor of the cargo compartment.
Example: vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage
space
:Tire sealant filler bottle;Folding wheel chock=One pair of gloves (under jack)?Tire inflation compressorATowing eyeBJackCAlignment boltDLug wrenchXSedan with spare wheel/"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: lift the trunk
floor up ( Y page 286).XWagon with spare wheel/"Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: remove the seat
cushions of the folding bench seat
( Y page 103).XLift up the floor of the cargo compartment.:Vehicle tool kit tray;Stowage well=Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Alignment bolt
R One pair of gloves
R Lug wrench
R Towing eye
XVehicles with a collapsible spare
wheel 29
: lift up the trunk floor
( Y page 286).:Towing eye;One pair of gloves=Jack?Folding wheel chockAAlignment bolt28
Vehicles with BlueTEC only.
29 AMG vehicles only.Where will I find...?323Breakdown assistance

BSheet for faulty wheelCTire inflation compressorDLug wrenchEFuse allocation chart
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel/
collapsible spare wheel
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 286).
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 103).XLift up the floor of the cargo compartment.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
wheel =.
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
Wagon
Example: emergency spare wheel
XRemove vehicle tool kit tray : by
recess ;.XRemove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.324Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Removing the emergency spare wheel:
AMG vehiclesXReach into cutout : in 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 329).
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 sheet from the
vehicle tool kit and pull it over 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 TIREFIT kit 30
R a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
R a collapsible spare wheel
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) ( Y page 334)
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
i Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.
A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XVehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected ( Y page 189).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.30
Canada only.Flat tire325Breakdown assistance

XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey 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 SmartKey having
been removed.XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
( Y page 145).XAll occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.XMake sure that no one is near the danger
area while 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 tire sealant bottle, the
accompanying "max. 80 km/h" sticker and
the tire inflation compressor from the
stowage well underneath the trunk floor/
trunk floor ( Y page 322).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.GWARNING
Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT
to come in contact with hair, eyes or clothing.
TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed or
absorbed through the skin - causes skin, eye
and respiratory irritation.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.
GWARNING
Keep TIREFIT away from children. If
swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting.
Consult a doctor immediately.
Keep away from open flame or heat source.
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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 reached
XPress the on/off switch on the tire inflation
compressor to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
! 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 tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor.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 tire inflation compressor.GWARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar/26 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
XCorrect the tire pressure if it is at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi) (for the required
values, see the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver's side
B-pillar or the tire pressure table inside the
fuel filler flap).XTo increase the tire pressure: switch on
the tire inflation compressor.XTo reduce the tire pressure: press
pressure release button E next to
pressure gauge F.XStow the tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor.XDrive to the nearest workshop and have the
tire changed there.XHave the tire sealant bottle replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.HEnvironmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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XHave the tire sealant bottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Changing a wheel and mounting the
spare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
GWARNING
The wheel and tire size of the emergency
spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of
the damaged wheel. When using an
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the
handling characteristics of the vehicle may
change.
Adapt your style of driving accordingly.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that
differs in size.
Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel of a differing size briefly and do not
switch off ESP ®
.
When using an emergency spare wheel, you
must not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
GWARNING
Have the emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel replaced with a new wheel as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Vehicles without a spare wheel/
emergency spare wheel are not equipped
with a tire-change tool kit at the factory. For
more information on which tools are
required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, lug wrench or
alignment bolt, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.XPrepare the vehicle as described
( Y page 325).XRemove the following items (depending on
the vehicle's equipment) from the stowage
well under the trunk/trunk floor:
R the emergency spare wheel
R the lug wrench
R the folding wheel chock
R the jack
R the alignment bolt
R the tire inflation compressorXSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
GWARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others.
If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,
it can be found in the vehicle tool kit
( Y page 322).
The folding wheel chock is an additional
securing measure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away, for example when changing a
wheel.
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Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the
tire inflation compressor before lowering the
vehicle.XPull connector ? and the air hose out of
the housing.XRemove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.XScrew union nut : on the air hose onto the
valve.XMake sure on/off switch A of the tire
inflation compressor is set to 0.XInsert plug ? into the socket of the
cigarette lighter (Y page 293) or into a 12 V
power socket (Y page 294) in your vehicle.XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 (Y page 145) in the ignition lock.XPress on/off switch A on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. Gauge = shows the
tire pressure.
! Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than eight minutes
at a time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down.
XInflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.XWhen the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/off switch A on the
electric air pump to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock.XIf the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
button ; until the correct tire pressure has
been reached.XUnscrew union nut : on the air hose from
the valve.XScrew the valve cap onto the collapsible
spare wheel valve again.XStow plug ? and the air hose in the lower
section of the compressor housing.XStow the tire inflation compressor in the
designated place in the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle
GWARNING
Vehicles with a spare wheel with a collapsible
spare wheel only: do not inflate the collapsible
spare wheel until it has been mounted.
Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the
tire inflation compressor before lowering the
vehicle.
XTurn the crank of the jack counter-
clockwise until the vehicle is once again
standing firmly on the ground.XPlace the jack to one side.Flat tire333Breakdown assistanceZ