2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON warning

Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely
on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the curb weight and the weight of
the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of á in
(1.6 mm) has been reached. Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
You
can find information on what to do in the
event of a flat tire in the "Breakdown
assistance" section (Y page 344).
Instructions for driving with MOExtended
tires in the event of a flat tire are also provided
there.
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 344) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. Instructions for
driving with MOExtended tires in the event of
a flat tire are also provided there. Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the

wheels or tires have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of
accident.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels
and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are
located in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the
electronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. 384
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires

Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 385).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ,
depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires
in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you
can rotate the wheels according to the
intervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
book in your vehicle documents. If this is not
available, the tires should then be replaced
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km), or earlier if the tire wear requires
this. Do not change the direction of wheel
rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tire pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or the tire pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have

additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of hydroplaning. You will only gain these
benefits if the correct direction of rotation is
maintained.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Store
wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters)
can cause invisible exterior damage to the tires or chassis components.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced
immediately.
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Park the vehicle on firm, non-slippery and
level ground.
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 If included in the vehicle equipment, take
the tire-change tool kit out of the vehicle.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away. Changing a wheel
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Wheels and tires Z

Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,
it can be found in the tire-change tool kit
(Y page 342).
The folding wheel chock is an additional
securing
measure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away, for example when changing a
wheel.
X Fold both plates upwards :.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =.Securing the vehicle on level ground (example:
Sedan)
X
On level ground: place chocks or other
suitable items under the front and rear of
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
wheel you wish to change. Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
(example: Sedan)
X
On light downhill gradients: place
chocks or other suitable items in front of
the wheels of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically, directly
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
! The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking

up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged.
The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
R to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used
incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for
performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.386
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires

Example
X
Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
X Turn crank A clockwise until jack ? sits
completely on jacking point = and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn crank A until the tire is raised a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm ) off the ground.
Removing a wheel !
AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage

it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in. X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X Screw alignment bolt : into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel
bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving. G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section ( Y page 384).
Only

use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
! AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt. 388
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires

!
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. Positioning a wheel (example: vehicle with
emergency spare wheel)
X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
X Vehicles with a collapsible spare
wheel: inflate the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 400).
Only then lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to 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 a collapsible spare
wheel: before lowering the vehicle, inflate
the collapsible spare wheel with the tire
inflation compressor. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged. Tightening wheel bolts (example: vehicle with
emergency spare wheel)
X
Turn the crank of the jack counter-
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
crosswise pattern in the sequence
indicated ( :

to A). The tightening torque
must be 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk again.
X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment:

insert the cover into the outer
sill.
X Check the tire pressure of the newly
mounted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(Y page 366).
i Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors. Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle. Wheel and tire combinations
389
Wheels and tires Z

Tires
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)5
MOExtended
tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor. Wheel and tire combinations
391
Wheels and tires Z

Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
RA: 265/35

R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SMOExtended
5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+SMOExtended
5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)5
MOExtended
tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor. 392
Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires

R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)FA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S
RA: 265/40

R18 97 V XL M+S FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in
(48 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm) Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
i BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)245/45 R17 99 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 5 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)R18
Tires Alloy wheels
245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S
i RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Summer tires
R18
6 Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in

(48 mm)5
MOExtended
tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
6 Sedan only. Wheel and tire combinations
393
Wheels and tires Z