2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS change wheel

Only use tires, wheels and accessoriesthathavebeenchecked andrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz.
NOTERisktodriving safety fromretrea‐ded tires
Retreaded tires are neithertested norrecom‐mendedbyMercedes-Benz, since previousdamage cannot always be detected onretreaded tires.
Forthisreason driving safety cannot be guar‐anteed.
Do not use used tires ifyou havenoinformation abouttheir previous usage.
NOTEPossible damagetowheels or tireswhen drivingover obstacles
Large wheels havea lower tire section width.The lowerthe tire section width,the greateristherisk of damagetowheels or tires whendrivingover obstacles.
Avoid obstacles or drive particularlycarefully.
NOTEDamagetoelectronic componentparts fromthe use of tire-mountingtools
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:Electronic component parts arelocated inthe wheel.Tire-mountingtoolsshould not be used inthe area ofthevalve.
This couldotherwise damagethe electroniccomponent parts.
Havethe tireschanged at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop only.
NOTEDamagetosummer tires at lowambienttemperatures
Atlow ambienttemperatures,tears couldformwhen driving with summer tires, caus‐ing permanent damagetothe tires.
Attemperatures below 45 °F (7 °C),use M+S tires .
Accessory partsthat are not approvedforyourvehiclebyMercedes-Benz or are not being usedcorrectly can impairthe operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approvedaccessories, visit aqualified specialistworkshopand inquire about:
RSuitability
RLegalstipulations
RFactoryrecommendations
\nWARNINGRisk of accident withhighperformance tires
The special tire tread in combination withtheoptimized tire compound meansthattheriskof skidding orhydroplaning onwetroads isincreased.
In addition,the tire grip is greatlyreduced ata low outsidetemperature and tirerunningtemperature.
Switch onthe ESP®and adaptyourdrivingstyle accordingly.
Use M+S tire at outsidetemperaturesof lessthan10°C (50 °F).
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Thewear patterns onthe front andrear wheelsdiffer:
RFront wheelswear more onthe shoulder ofthe tire
RRear wheelswear more inthe center ofthetire
Onvehiclesthat havethe same size front andrear wheels,rotatethe wheels accordingtotheintervals inthe tire manufacturer'swarrantybook inyourvehicle documents. Ifthis is notavailable,rotatethe tiresevery3,000to6,000 miles (5,000to10,000 km),depending onthewear. Ensurethatthe directionofrotation is maintained.
It is imperativetoobservethe instructions andsafety notes on "Changing a wheel" when doingso Preparingthevehiclefor a wheelchange(→page 409).
Notes onstoring wheels
Whenstoring wheels, observethefollowingnotes:
RAfterremoving wheels,storethem in a cool,dry and preferably dark place.
RProtectthe tires from contact withoil, greaseor fuel.
Overview ofthe tire-changetool kit
Apart from some country-specificvariants,vehi‐cles are not equipped with a tire-changetool kit.For more information on whichtire-changetoolsarerequired and approvedfor performing awheelchange onyourvehicle, consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Required tire-changetools may include,forexample:
RJack
RChock
RLug wrench
RAlignment bolt
The tire-changetool kit is located intool bag1.
1Tool bag
Tool bag1contains:
RJack
RGloves
RLug wrench
RAlignment bolt
RFoldingchock
RRatchetfor jack
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Setting upthefoldingchock
Preparingthevehiclefor a wheelchange
Requirements:RTherequired tire-changetool isavailable. Ifyourvehicle is not equipped withthe tire-changetool kit, consult aqualified specialistworkshoptofind out about suitabletools.
RThevehicle is not on a slope.
RThevehicle is on solid, non-slippery and levelground.
Applythe electric parking brake manually.
Movethe front wheelstothestraight-aheadposition.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Shift into position].
Vehicles with level control system:Setthenormalvehicle level (→page192).
Switch offthe engine.
Make surethatthe engine cannotbestarted.
Placechocksorother suitable items underthe front andrear ofthe wheelthat is diago‐nally oppositethe wheelyou wishtochange.
Removethe hub caps if necessary(→page 409).
Raisethevehicle (→page410).
Removing and installing hub caps
Requirements:RThevehicle is preparedfor a wheelchange(→page 409).
Plastic hub cap
Toremove:turnthe center cover ofthe hubcap counter-clockwise andremovethe hubcap.
Toinstall:make surethatthe center cover ofthe hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
Positionthe hub cap and turnthe centercover clockwise untilthe hub cap engagesphysically and audibly.
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Aluminum hub cap
Toremove:position socket2on hub cap1.
The socket can befound inthe tire-changetool kit.
Position wheel wrench3on socket2.
Using wheel wrench3, turn hub cap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
Toinstall:position hub cap1and turn untilit is completelyflush withthe wheel.
Position socket2on hub cap1.
Attachwheel wrench3tosocket2andtightenthe hub cap clockwise.Specified tighteningtorque:18lb-ft(25 Nm).
Raisingthevehicle whenchanging a wheel
Requirements:RThere are no persons inthevehicle.
RThevehicle has been preparedfor a wheelchange (→page 409).
RThe hub caps havebeenremoved(→page 409).
Important notes on usingthe jack:
RUse onlythevehicle-specific jackthat hasbeentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benztoraisethevehicle.
RThe jack is only designedforraising andholdingthevehiclefor a short time while awheel is beingchanged and notfor mainte‐nanceworkunderthevehicle.
RThe jack must be placed on afirm,flat andnon-slip surface. If necessary,use a large,flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
RThefootofthe jack must be positionedverti‐cally underthe jack support point.
Rules of conduct whenthevehicle israised:
RNever placeyour hands orfeetunderthevehicle.
RNever lie underthevehicle.
RDo notstartthe engine and do notreleasethe electric parking brake.
RDo not open or close any doors orthe trunklid.
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Usingthe lug wrench, loosenthe wheel boltsonthe wheelyou wishtochangebyaboutone full turn. Do not unscrewthe bolts com‐pletely.
Position of jack support points
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom incorrectpositioning ofthe jack
Ifyou do not positionthe jack correctly atthe appropriate jacking point ofthevehicle,the jack could tip withthevehicleraised.
Only positionthe jack atthe appropri‐ate jacking point ofthevehicle. Thebase ofthe jack must be positionedver‐tically underthe jacking point ofthevehicle.
NOTEVehicle damage fromthe jack
Ifyou do not positionthe jack correctly atthe appropriate jack support point ofthevehicle,the jack could tipover withthevehi‐cleraised.
The jack is designedexclusivelyforjacking upthevehicle atthe jack sup‐port points.
Taketheratchet out ofthe tire-changetoolkit and place it onthe hexagon nut ofthejack sothatthe letters "AUF" are visible.
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\nWARNINGRisk of accident from losing awheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheelnutthreads or wheel hub/wheel mountingboltthreads can causethe wheel bolts/wheel nutstocome loose.
As aresult,you could lose a wheel while driv‐ing.
Never oil or greasethethreads.
Intheevent of damagetothethreads,contact aqualified specialistworkshopimmediately.
Havethe damaged wheel bolts or dam‐aged hubthreadsreplaced.
Do not continue driving.
Observethe information onthechoice oftires (→page 405).
For tires with a specified direction ofrotation, anarrowonthe sidewall ofthe tire indicatesthecorrect direction ofrotation. Observethe direc‐tion ofrotation when installing.
Slidethe wheeltobe mounted ontothealignment bolt and push it on.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom tighteningwheel bolts and nuts
Ifyou tightenthe wheel bolts or wheel nutswhenthevehicle israised,the jack could tip.
Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nutswhenthevehicle is onthe ground.
Be suretoobservethe instructions andsafety notes on "Changing a wheel"(→page 405).
For safetyreasons, onlyuse wheel boltswhich havebeen approvedbyMercedes-Benz andforthe wheel inquestion.
NOTEDamagetopaintwork ofthe wheelrim when screwing onthefirst wheel bolt
Ifthe wheel hastoo much play when screw‐ing inthefirst wheel bolt,the wheelrim paintcan be damaged.
Pressthe wheelfirmlyagainstthewheel hub when screwing onthefirstwheel bolt.
Tightenthe wheel boltsevenly in a diagonalpattern inthe order indicated untiltheyarefinger-tight.
Unscrewthe alignment bolt.
Tightenthe last wheel bolt until it isfinger-tight.
Lowerthevehicle (→page413).
Loweringthevehicle after a wheelchange
Requirements:RThe new wheel has been installed(→page412).
Placetheratchet ontothe hexagon nut ofthejack sothatthe letters "AB" are visible.
Tolower thevehicle:turntheratchet ofthejack counter-clockwise.
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4MATIC.....................................................154Function ..............................................154
12V batterysee Battery (vehicle)
48 V on-board electrical systemOperating safety .................................... 22
360° Camera...........................................199Function ..............................................19 9Openingthe camera cover (rear viewcamera) ...............................................202Selecting a view .................................. 202Settingfavorites ..................................202
A
A/C functionActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ................................................13 2Switching on/off (control panel) .........13 2
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............166
Accelerationsee Kickdown
Accident and breakdown manage‐mentMercedes me connect .........................314
Acoustic lockingverification signalActivating/deactivating ......................... 63
Activating/deactivating automaticvolume adjustment
Burmester®surround sound system ... 345
Active Blind Spot Assist..........................212Brake application .................................214Function ...............................................212Switching on/off .................................215System limitations ...............................212
Active Brake AssistFunction/notes ...................................17 0Setting .................................................174
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC........17 7Active EmergencyStop Assist .............186Active Lane Change Assist..................185Calling up a speed ...............................179Displays inthe Instrument Display .......187Function ..............................................17 7Increasing/decreasing speed ..............179Requirements ......................................17 9
Route-based speed adaptation ............181Steering wheel buttons ........................17 9Storing a speed ...................................17 9Switching off/deactivating ..................17 9Switching on/activating ......................17 9System limitations ...............................177
Active EmergencyStop Assist...............186
Active hood (pedestrian protection)...... 348Method of operation ............................348Resetting ............................................. 348
Active Lane Change Assist.....................185Activating/deactivating .......................186Function ..............................................185
Active LaneKeeping Assist.....................215Activating/deactivating .......................217Function ...............................................215System limitations ...............................215
ActiveParking Assist.............................. 203CrossTraffic Alert ............................... 208DriveAwayAssist................................ 207Exiting a parking space .......................206Function .............................................. 203Maneuvering assistance ...................... 209Parking ................................................ 204
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Cargo tie-downrings...............................107
Carpet (Care)............................................ 361
Change of address.....................................21
Change ofownership................................21
Changing a wheelPreparation .........................................409Raisingthevehicle ...............................410
Changinggears........................................15 2Manually ..............................................152
Changing hub caps................................. 409
Character entryOnthetouchpad .................................256Usingthe controller ............................. 256
ChargingBattery (vehicle) ...................................374Mobile phone (wireless) .......................11 4
Chassis level (AIRBODYCONTROL)Setting .................................................192
Child safety lockActivating/deactivating (multimediasystem) ............................................... 262Rear side windows................................. 60
Child seatAttaching (notes) ................................... 52Basic instructions ..................................47front-passenger seat (notes) ................. 58LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (installing) ............ 53Notes onrisks and dangers ...................48Securing onthe front passenger seat ....59Securing ontherear seat ......................57TopTether ..............................................55
ChildrenAvoiding dangers inthevehicle .............48Basic instructions ..................................47Special seat beltretractor ..................... 53
Chock....................................................... 408Storage location ..................................408
Chocksee Chock
CigarettelighterFront center console ............................112
Cleaningsee Care
Climate control........................................1313-zone automatic climatecontrolpanel ....................................................131
Activating/deactivating .......................132Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (control panel) .......................132Activating/deactivatingthe A/Cfunction (multimedia system) ..............13 2Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (control panel) ..........13 3Activating/deactivatingthe synchro‐nization function (multimedia sys‐tem) .....................................................13 3Air distribution settings .......................133Air-recirculation mode .........................13 4Automatic control ................................13 3Climatestyle function ..........................13 3Control panelfor dual-zone auto‐matic climatecontrol ...........................131Defrostingthe windshield ....................131Filling capacityforPAG oil ...................425Front airvents .....................................13 5Glovebox airvent ................................13 6Inserting/removingtheflacon (fra‐grance system) ....................................13 4Ionization .............................................13 4Note.....................................................131Rear airvents ......................................13 6Rear operating unit ..............................131
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