2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN flat tire

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsCorrect
Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 370).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 373). TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Press. Monitor
Currently
Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The
tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. h
Tire Press.
Warning Tire
Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued

driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 175).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 344).270
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsh
Tire Press. Check
Tire Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they
may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 175).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 344).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 370).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
Correct Tire
Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 370).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsShift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X
Shift the transmission to position P or N.Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Apply Brake to
Shift
from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal. Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z

Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsh
USA only:
The
yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they

may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers.

Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 175).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 344).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 370).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
USA only:
The

yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit. The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.286
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Useful information ............................
342
Where will I find...? ........................... 342
Flat tire .............................................. 344
Battery (vehicle) ................................ 348
Jump-starting .................................... 352
Towing and tow-starting .................. 354
Fuses .................................................. 357 341Breakdown assistance

stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
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 compressor
A Towing eye
B Jack
C Alignment bolt
D Lug wrench
X Open the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Sedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(Y page 301).
X Wagon: remove the seat cushions of the
folding bench seat (Y page 108). Vehicles with a spare
wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel :
Vehicle tool kit tray
; Stowage well
= Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
X Open the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Sedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(Y page 301).
X Wagon: remove the seat cushions of the
folding bench seat (Y page 108).
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 Where will I find...?
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Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel
:
Towing eye
; One pair of gloves
= Jack
? Folding wheel chock
A Alignment bolt
B Sheet for faulty wheel
C Tire inflation compressor
D Lug wrench
E Fuse allocation chart
X Open the trunk lid.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 301). Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 384).
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics) (Y page 344)
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 345)
R an emergency spare wheel
(Y page 398)
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the parking brake. X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected

(Y page 199).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles 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.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 154).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make

sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make 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.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when
cornering, accelerating quickly and when
braking. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid

abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,
and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applies in particular to a laden
vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.344
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R
you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop
with regard to their further use. The
defective tire must be replaced in every case.
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
The maximum driving distance is
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden, and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving
distance possible depends upon:
R Speed
R Road condition
R Outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving
conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving.
The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from
the moment the tire pressure loss warning
appears in the multifunction display.
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
i When changing or replacing one or all of
the tires, note the label "MOExtended".
Take note also of the size specified for the
vehicle.
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 may be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop. TIREFIT kit
Using the TIREFIT kit TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
TIREFIT can be used to seal small punctures
of up to 0.16 inches

(4 mm), particularly on
the tire tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside
temperatures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †). G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown
assistance, as it is unable to seal the tire
properly:
R there

are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tire pressures
or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes
irritation. It must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
Do

not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant
away from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R If the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water.
R If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink Flat tire
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plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
R If
an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
! 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. TIREFIT sticker, 2-part
X
Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
X Remove the tire sealant bottle, the
accompanying TIREFIT sticker and the tire
inflation

compressor from the stowage well
underneath the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor (Y page 342).
X Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker within
the driver's field of vision.
X Affix part ;
of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire. X
Pull plug ?
with the cable and hose A out
of the housing.
X Screw hose A onto flange B of tire
sealant bottle :.
X Place tire sealant bottle : head
downwards into recess ; of the tire
inflation compressor. X
Remove the cap from valve C
on the faulty
tire.
X Screw filler hose D onto valve C.
X Insert connector ? into a 12 V socket
(Y page 309) in your vehicle.
Observe the notes on sockets
(Y page 309).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock ( Y page 153).
X Press on/off switch =
on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.
i First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure may briefly rise to
approximately

500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).346
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