Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 360)

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 num-

ber of seats in the vehicle.

Changing a wheel

Flat tire

The "Breakdown assistance" section

(Y page 322) contains information and notes

on how to deal with a flat tire. Information on

driving with MOExtended tires in the event of

a flat tire can be found under "MOExtended

tires (tires with run-flat characteristics"

(Y page 323).

Vehicle with emergency spare wheel: in

the event of a flat tire, the emergency spare

wheel is mounted as described under "Mount-

ing a wheel" (Y page 359).

Rotating 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 acci-

dent.

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 loca-

ted in the wheel.

Tire-mounting tools should not be used

near the valve. This could damage the elec-

tronic components.

Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

Always observe the instructions and safety

notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section

(Y page 359).

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 inter-

vals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book

in your vehicle documents. If no warranty

book is available, the tires should be rotated

every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to

10,000 km), or earlier if tire wear requires. 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 rotated. Check the tire pressure and reac-

tivate the tire pressure monitor if necessary

(Y page 345).

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 ben-

efits 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. Compo-

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Changing a wheel

Wheels and tires

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