2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN wheels and tire

Removing the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel/collapsible
spare wheel
Opening the stowage well Example: well insert
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
X
Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 301).
X Release tabs : on the right of well
insert ;.
X Reach 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.
X Remove the seat cushions of the folding
bench seat (Y page 108).
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up. Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Sedan) Example: Sedan
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray :.
X Turn stowage tray ; counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Wagon) Example: emergency spare wheel
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray : by
recess ;.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =. Emergency spare wheel
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Removing the emergency spare wheel
(AMG vehicles)
X
Reach into cutout : in the tool holder and
lift it up.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel ;.
For further information on changing and
mounting a wheel, see
(Y page 385). Stowing a used collapsible spare
wheel
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
install into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have this work
performed

at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X Use the back of the valve cap to unscrew
the valve insert from the valve and release
the air.
i Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on. X
Remove the protective sheet from the
vehicle tool kit and pull it over the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk. Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged.
! 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. X
Mount the collapsible spare wheel as
described ( Y page 384).
The collapsible spare wheel must be
mounted before it is inflated.
X Pull connector ? and the air hose out of
the housing.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Screw union nut :
on the air hose onto the
valve.
X Make sure on/off switch A of the tire
inflation compressor is set to 0.400
Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

X
Insert connector ? into the cigarette
lighter socket or into a 12 V socket in your
vehicle.
Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter
(Y page 309). 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 A
on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge =.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.
The

specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
X When 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.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock.
X If the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
button ;

until the correct tire pressure has
been reached.
X Unscrew union nut :
on the air hose from
the valve.
X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible
spare wheel valve again.
X Stow plug ? and the air hose in the lower
section of the blower housing.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle. Emergency spare wheel
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Wheels and tires Z

Technical data
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles) "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
T 155/70 R17 110 M
11
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0 B x 17 H2
11
Wheel offset: 1.54 in (39 mm)T 155/60 R18 107 M
12
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 18 H2
12
Wheel offset: 1.42 in
(36 mm)AMG vehicles
Collapsible spare wheel
Tires Alloy wheels
175/50 – 19 97 P
Tire pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 6.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 0.55 in

(14 mm)11
Not for E 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY.
12 Only for E 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY.402
Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

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 Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 25).Information regarding technical data
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WARNING
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions

included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
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WARNING
Driving safety may be impaired if non-
approved parts, tires and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant

systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality

as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been
specially developed, manufactured or
selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
fine-tuned for them. Only genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply
of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts delivery
centers provide quick and reliable parts
service. 404
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