Get Wheels and tyres Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV First Generation (2016-2019)

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Further information regarding wheels and tyres

Important safety notes

can be found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"

( Y page 380).

G WARNING

You can ask for information regarding permitted

If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used,

wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz

Service Centre.

the wheel brakes or suspension components

Information on tyre pressure can be found:

may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-

dent.

R in the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap

Always replace wheels and tyres with those

R in the "Tyre pressure" section

that fulfil the specifications of the original

Modification work on the brake system and

wheels is not permitted. The use of spacers or

part.

brake dust shields is not permitted. This inva-

When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the

lidates the general operating permit for the vehi-

correct:

cle.

R designation

i Further information on wheels and tyres can

R type

be obtained at any qualified specialist work-

shop.

When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the

correct:

R designation

Operation

R manufacturer

Information on driving

R type

When the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tyre

G WARNING

pressures and adjust them prior to a trip.

While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises

A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-

and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pull-

Wheels and tyres

ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.

ing to one side. This may indicate that the

There is a risk of accident.

wheels or tyres are damaged. If you suspect that

Tyres without run-flat characteristics:

a tyre is defective, reduce your speed immedi-

ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to

R do not drive with a flat tyre.

check the wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden

R immediately replace the flat tyre with your

tyre damage could also be causing the unusual

handling characteristics. If you find no signs of

emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or

damage, have the tyres and wheels checked at a

consult a qualified specialist workshop.

qualified specialist workshop.

Tyres with run-flat characteristics:

When parking your vehicle, make sure not to

R pay attention to the information and warn-

squash the tyre. If it is necessary to drive over

kerbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try to

ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres

do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise,

with run-flat characteristics).

the tyres, particularly the sidewalls, may be

damaged.

Accessories that are not approved for your vehi-

cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor-

rectly can impair operating safety.

Regular checking of wheels and tyres

Before purchasing and using non-approved

accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-

G WARNING

shop and enquire about:

Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-

R suitability

sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of

R legal stipulations

your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.

R factory recommendations

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Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage

ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you

and replace any damaged tyres immediately.

should regularly check the tread depth and

the condition of the tread across the entire

Check wheels and tyres for damage at least

width of all tyres.

once a month. Check wheels and tyres after

Minimum tyre tread depth for:

driving off-road or on rough roads. Damaged

wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.

R summer tyres: 3 mm

Pay particular attention to damage such as:

R M+S tyres: 4 mm

R cuts in the tyres

For safety reasons, replace the tyres before

R punctures

the legally prescribed limit for the minimum

R tears in the tyres

tyre tread depth is reached.

R bulges on the tyres

R deformation or severe corrosion on the

wheels

Selecting, fitting and replacing tyres

Regularly check the tyre tread depth and the

G WARNING

condition of the tread across the whole width of

all tyres ( Y page 368). If necessary, turn the

Exceeding the stated tyre load-bearing capa-

front wheels to full lock to make it easier to

city and the approved maximum speed could

inspect the inner side of the tyre surface.

lead to tyre damage or the tyre bursting. There

All wheels must have a valve cap to protect the

is a risk of accident.

valve against dirt and moisture. Do not fit any-

thing onto the valve other than the standard

Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes

valve cap or other valve caps specially approved

approved for your vehicle model. Observe the

for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit

tyre load rating and speed rating required for

any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres-

your vehicle.

sure monitors.

Wheels and tyres

Check the pressure of all tyres regularly as well

Pay special attention to country-specific

as prior to long trips. Adjust the tyre pressures

requirements for tyre approval. These require-

as necessary ( Y page 370).

ments may stipulate a specific tyre type for your

Observe the notes on the emergency spare

vehicle. Furthermore, the use of a specific tyre

wheel ( Y page 380).

type in certain regions and areas of operation

The service life of tyres depends on various fac-

can be highly beneficial. You can find further

tors, including the following:

information regarding tyres at specialist tyre

retailers or qualified specialist workshops.

R driving style

R Use only tyres and wheels of the same type

R tyre pressure

and make.

R mileage

Exception: it is permissible to fit a different

type or make in the event of a flat tyre.

Observe here the "MOExtended tyres (tyres

Notes on the tyre tread

with run-flat characteristics)" section

( Y page 352).

G WARNING

R Fit only tyres of the correct size onto the

Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-

wheels.

tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate

R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the

water. This means that on wet road surfaces,

first 100 km. They reach their full perform-

ance only after this distance.

the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particular

where speed is not adapted to suit the driving

R Do not drive with tyres that have too little

tread depth. This significantly reduces trac-

conditions. There is a risk of accident.

tion on wet roads (aquaplaning).

If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres

R Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,

may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-

regardless of wear.

Winter operation

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Observe the notes on the emergency spare

Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage

wheel ( Y page 380).

and replace any damaged tyres immediately.

MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat

M+S tyres

characteristics)

G WARNING

With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-

acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-

M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than

cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one

4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they

or more tyres.

do not provide sufficient traction. There is a

MOExtended tyres may be used only in conjunc-

risk of accident.

tion with an activated tyre pressure loss warning

M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than

system or with an activated tyre pressure mon-

itor and only on wheels specifically tested by

4 mm must be replaced.

Mercedes-Benz.

At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres or

Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with a

all-season tyres. Both types of tyre are identified

flat tyre ( Y page 352).

by the M+S marking.

i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not

Only winter tyres bearing the i snowflake

equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is

symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide

therefore recommended that you additionally

the best possible grip in wintry road conditions.

equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit

Only these tyres will allow driving safety sys-

tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-

tems such as ABS and ESP ® to function opti-

tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be

mally in winter. These tyres have been devel-

obtained from a qualified specialist work-

oped specifically for driving in snow.

shop.

Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on all

wheels to maintain safe handling characteris-

Wheels and tyres

tics.

Winter operation

Always observe the maximum permissible

speed specified for the M+S tyres you have fit-

General notes

ted.

Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified

If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maximum

specialist workshop at the onset of winter.

permissible speed than that of the maximum

Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"

design speed of the vehicle, affix a correspond-

section ( Y page 375).

ing warning label in the driver's field of vision.

This can be obtained at a qualified specialist

workshop.

Driving with summer tyres

Under these circumstances, you should also

restrict the maximum design speed of the vehi-

At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres lose

cle using the permanent limiter so that it does

elasticity and therefore traction and braking

not exceed the maximum permissible speed for

power. Change the tyres on your vehicle to

the M+S tyres ( Y page 181).

M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold

When you have fitted the M+S tyres:

temperatures could cause tears to form,

thereby damaging the tyres permanently.

X Check the tyre pressures ( Y page 370).

Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for

X Restart the tyre pressure monitor

this type of damage.

( Y page 374).

G WARNING

X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system

( Y page 372).

Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-

Information about driving with an emergency

sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of

spare wheel ( Y page 380).

your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.

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chains as soon as possible when you come to

Snow chains

a road that is not snow-covered.

G WARNING

R local regulations may restrict the use of snow

chains. Observe the appropriate regulations if

If you have fitted snow chains to the front

you wish to fit snow chains.

wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle

R do not exceed the maximum permissible

body or chassis components. This could

speed of 50 km/h.

cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.

R never use Parking Pilot when snow chains are

There is a risk of an accident.

fitted ( Y page 201).

To avoid hazardous situations:

You may wish to deactivate ESP ® when pulling

away with snow chains ( Y page 75). This allows

R never fit snow chains on the front wheels

the wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-

R fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.

ieving increased propulsive force (cut).

Information about driving with an emergency

! Before fitting the snow chains, check them

spare wheel ( Y page 380).

for damage. Damaged or worn snow chains

may snap and damage the following compo-

nents:

Tyre pressure

R wheel

R wheel housing

Tyre pressure specifications

R wheel suspension

G WARNING

Therefore, only use snow chains that are in

perfect condition. Observe the manufactur-

Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the

er's installation instructions.

following risks:

! You must drive at a raised vehicle level if

R the tyres may burst, especially as the load

snow chains have been fitted. The vehicle

and vehicle speed increase.

Wheels and tyres

could otherwise be damaged. Observe the

R the tyres may wear excessively and/or

notes in the "AIRMATIC package" section.

unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre

! When driving with snow chains fitted, do not

traction.

use the ADS sport mode (Adaptive Damping

R the driving characteristics, as well as steer-

System). The vehicle could otherwise be dam-

ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.

aged.

There is a risk of an accident.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends that you use only snow chains that have

Observe the recommended tyre pressure and

been approved for Mercedes-Benz or that are of

check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ-

an equivalent standard of quality. For more

ing the spare wheel:

information, please contact a qualified special-

ist workshop.

R at least every two weeks

Fit the snow chains on all driven wheels for max-

R when the load changes

imum tractive power and driving stability. If you

R before embarking on a longer journey

own snow chains for two driven wheels only, fit

the snow chains to the wheels on the rear axle.

R for changed operating conditions, e.g. off-

The vehicle then remains more stable under

road driving

braking

If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.

If you wish to fit snow chains, please bear the

following points in mind:

G WARNING

R snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/tyre

If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tyre

combinations. Permissible wheel-tyre combi-

valves, the tyre valves may be overloaded and

nations ( Y page 380).

malfunction, which can cause tyre pressure

R use snow chains only if the road surface is

loss. Due to their design, retrofitted tyre pres-

completely snow-covered. Remove the snow

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sure monitors keep the tyre valve open. This

can also result in tyre pressure loss. There is a

risk of accident.

Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps

specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for

your vehicle onto the tyre valve.

G WARNING

If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the

wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged. Tyre

pressure that is too low may result in a tyre

If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure value, the

blow-out. There is a risk of accident.

following tyre pressure information is only valid

for that tyre size.

R Check the tyre for foreign objects.

Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tyre

R Check whether the wheel is losing air or the

pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre does

valve is leaking.

not give any reliable indication of the tyre pres-

If you are unable to rectify the damage, con-

sure. On vehicles fitted with the electronic tyre

tact a qualified specialist workshop.

pressure monitor, you can also check the tyre

pressure using the on-board computer.

H Environmental note

If possible, correct tyre pressures only when the

tyres are cold.

Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least

The tyres are cold:

every 14 days.

R if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres

out of direct sunlight for at least three hours

The recommended tyre pressures for various

and

operating conditions can be found in the tyre

Wheels and tyres

pressure table on the fuel filler flap

R if the vehicle has not been driven further than

( Y page 161).

1.6 km

Operation with an emergency spare wheel:

Depending on the outside temperature, the

information on operation with an emergency

vehicle speed and the load on the tyres, the tyre

spare wheel can be found under "Emergency

temperature and thus the tyre pressure changes

spare wheel" ( Y page 381).

by approximately 10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi) per

Operation with a trailer: the applicable value

10 †. Take this into account when checking the

pressure of warm tyres. Correct the tyre pres-

for the rear axle is the maximum value stated in

sure only if it is too low for the current operating

the tyre pressure table inside the fuel filler flap.

condition.

Additionally, the tyre pressure table may also

Driving with a tyre pressure that is too high or

state tyre pressures for different load condi-

too low can:

tions. These are defined in the table as different

numbers of passengers and amounts of lug-

R shorten the service life of the tyres

gage. The actual number of seats may vary; for

R cause increased tyre damage

more information, please refer to the vehicle

R have a negative effect on handling character-

documents.

istics and thus driving safety (e.g. aquaplan-

If tyre sizes are not specified, the tyre pressures

ing)

stated on the tyre pressure table apply for all

The tyre pressure values given for low loads are

tyres approved at the factory for this vehicle.

minimum values that offer you good driving

comfort characteristics.

However, you can also use the values given for

higher loads. These are permissible and will not

adversely affect the running of the vehicle.

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Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-

Tyre pressure loss warning system

ing system

General notes

Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system if

While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pressure

you have:

loss warning system monitors the set tyre pres-

R changed the tyre pressure

sure using the rotational speed of the wheels.

R changed the wheels or tyres

This enables the system to detect significant

R fitted new wheels or tyres

pressure loss in a tyre. If the rotational speed of

a wheel changes as a result of a loss of tire

X Before restarting, make sure that the tyre

pressure, a corresponding warning message will

pressures are set properly on all four tyres for

appear in the multifunction display.

the respective operating conditions. The rec-

You can recognise the tyre pressure loss warn-

ommended tyre pressures can be found in the

ing by the Run Flat Indicator active

tyre pressure table on the fuel filler flap.

Restart with OK message which appears in

The tyre pressure loss warning system can

the Serv. menu of the multifunction display.

only give reliable warnings if you have set the

Information on the message display can be

correct tyre pressure. If an incorrect tyre

found in the "Restarting the tyre pressure loss

pressure is set, this incorrect value will be

warning system" section ( Y page 372).

monitored.

X Observe the notes in the section on tyre pres-

Important safety notes

sures ( Y page 370).

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the

The tyre pressure warning system does not warn

ignition lock ( Y page 144).

you of an incorrectly set tyre pressure. Observe

X Press the = or ; button on the steering

the notes on the recommended tyre pressure

wheel to select the Serv. menu.

( Y page 370).

X Press the 9 or : button to select

The tyre pressure loss warning system does not

Tyre pressure .

replace the need to regularly check the tyre

Wheels and tyres

pressure. An even loss of pressure on several

X Press the a button.

The Run Flat Indicator active

tyres at the same time cannot be detected by

Restart with OK message appears in the

the tyre pressure loss warning system.

multifunction display.

The tyre pressure loss warning system is not

able to warn you of a sudden loss of air, e.g. if the

If you wish to confirm the restart:

tyre is penetrated by a foreign object. In the

X Press the a button.

event of a sudden loss of air, bring the vehicle to

The Tyre press. now OK? message appears

a halt by braking carefully. Avoid abrupt steering

in the multifunction display.

manoeuvres.

X Press the 9 or : button to select Yes .

The function of the tyre pressure loss warning

system is limited or delayed if:

X Press the a button.

The Run Flat Indicator restarted mes-

R snow chains are fitted on your vehicle

sage appears in the multifunction display.

R road conditions are wintry

After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure loss

R you are driving on a loose surface (e.g. sand or

warning system will monitor the set tyre pres-

gravel)

sures of all four tyres.

R you adopt a very sporty driving style (corner-

If you wish to cancel the restart:

ing at high speeds or driving with high rates of

acceleration)

X Press the % button.

R you are towing a very heavy or large trailer

X When the Tyre press. now OK? message

R you are driving with a heavy load (in the vehi-

cle or on the roof)

appears, press the 9 or : button to

select Cancel .

X Press the a button.

The tyre pressure values stored at the last

restart will continue to be monitored.

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The tyre pressure monitor has a yellow warning

Tyre pressure monitor

lamp on the instrument cluster for indicating a

General notes

pressure loss or malfunction. Depending on how

the warning lamp flashes or lights up, a tyre

If a tyre pressure monitor is fitted, the vehicle's

pressure that is too low or a malfunction in the

wheels have sensors fitted that monitor the tyre

tyre pressure monitor is indicated:

pressures in all four tyres. The tyre pressure

R if the warning lamp is lit continuously, the tyre

monitor warns you if the pressure drops in one

pressure on one or more tyres is significantly

or more of the tyres. The tyre pressure monitor

too low. The tyre pressure monitor is not mal-

functions only if the corresponding sensors are

functioning.

fitted to all wheels.

R if the warning lamp flashes for approximately

Information on tyre pressures is shown on the

one minute and then remains lit constantly,

multifunction display. After a few minutes of

the tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning.

driving, the current tyre pressure of each tyre is

shown in the Serv. menu of the multifunction

In addition to the warning lamp, a message

appears on the multifunction display. Observe

display, see illustration (example).

the information on display messages

( Y page 283).

It may take up to ten minutes for a malfunction

of the tyre pressure monitor to be indicated. A

malfunction will be indicated by the tyre pres-

sure warning lamp flashing for approximately

one minute and then remaining lit. When the

fault has been rectified, the tyre pressure warn-

ing lamp goes out after you have driven for a few

For information on the message display, refer to

minutes.

the "Checking the tyre pressure electronically"

The tyre pressure values indicated by the on-

section ( Y page 373).

board computer may differ from those meas-

Wheels and tyres

ured at a filling station using a pressure gauge.

Important safety notes

The tyre pressures shown by the on-board com-

puter refer to those measured at sea level. At

It is the driver's responsibility to set the tyre

high altitudes, the tyre pressure values indica-

pressure to the recommended cold tyre pres-

ted by a pressure gauge are higher than those

sure suitable for the operating situation

shown by the on-board computer. In this case,

( Y page 370). Note that the correct tyre pres-

do not reduce the tyre pressures.

sure for the current operating situation must

The operation of the tyre pressure monitor can

first be learnt by the tyre pressure monitor. If a

be affected by interference from radio transmit-

substantial loss of pressure occurs, the warning

ting equipment (e.g. cordless headphones, two-

threshold for the warning message is aligned to

way radios) that may be being operated in or

the learnt reference values. You can restart the

near the vehicle.

tyre pressure monitor after adjusting the cold

tyre pressure ( Y page 374). The current pres-

sures are saved as new reference values. This

Checking the tyre pressure electroni-

ensures that a warning message appears only if

cally

the tyre pressure drops significantly.

X Make sure that the key is in key position 2

The tyre pressure monitor does not warn you of

( Y page 144) in the ignition lock.

an incorrectly set tyre pressure. Observe the

notes on the recommended tyre pressure

X Press the = or ; button on the steering

wheel to select the Serv. menu.

( Y page 370).

The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn

X Press the 9 or : button to select

Tyre pressure .

you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the tyre

is penetrated by a foreign object. In this event,

X Press the a button.

bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully.

The current tyre pressure for each wheel will

Avoid abrupt steering manoeuvres.

be displayed on the multifunction display.

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Restarting the tyre pressure monitor

If the vehicle has been parked for longer than

20 minutes, the Tyre pressures will be

displayed after a few minutes of driv‐

When you restart the tyre pressure monitor, all

ing message appears.

existing warning messages are deleted and the

warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur-

After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure moni-

rently set tyre pressures as the reference values

tor automatically detects new wheels or new

for monitoring. In most cases, the tyre pressure

sensors. As long as a clear allocation of the tyre

monitor will automatically detect the new refer-

pressure values to the individual wheels is not

ence values after you have changed the tyre

possible, the Tyre pressure monitor active

pressure. However, you can also set reference

display message is shown instead of the tyre

values manually as described here. The tyre

pressure display. The tyre pressures are already

pressure monitor then monitors the new tyre

being monitored.

pressure values.

After an emergency spare wheel has been fitted,

X Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap

the system may still display the tyre pressure of

to ensure that the tyre pressure is set cor-

the removed wheel for a few minutes. If this

rectly in all four tyres for the current operating

occurs, note that the value displayed for the

conditions.

position where the spare wheel is fitted is not

Also observe the notes in the section on tyre

the same as the current tyre pressure of the

pressure ( Y page 370).

emergency spare wheel.

X Make sure that the key is in key position 2 in

the ignition lock.

Warning messages of the tyre pressure

monitor

X Press the = or ; button on the steering

wheel to select the Serv. menu.

If the tyre pressure monitor detects a pressure

X Press the 9 or : button to select

Tyre pressure .

loss in one or more tyres, a warning message is

shown on the multifunction display. The yellow

X Press the a button.

tyre pressure warning lamp then lights up:

The multifunction display shows the current

R If the Rectify tyre pressure message

Wheels and tyres

tyre pressure for the individual tyres or the

Tyre pressures will be displayed

appears on the multifunction display, the tyre

after a few minutes of driving mes-

pressure in at least one tyre is too low. The

tyre pressure must be corrected when the

sage.

opportunity arises.

X Press the : button.

R If the Check tyre(s) message appears on

The Use current pressures as new ref‐

erence values message appears on the

the multifunction display, the tyre pressure in

at least one tyre has dropped significantly.

multifunction display.

The tyres must be checked.

If you wish to confirm the restart:

R If the Warning tyre defect message

X Press the a button.

appears on the multifunction display, the tyre

The Tyre press. monitor restarted mes-

pressure in at least one tyre has dropped sud-

sage appears on the multifunction display.

denly. The tyres must be checked.

After you have been driving for a few minutes,

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

the system checks whether the current tyre

display messages in the "Tyres" section

pressures are within the specified range. The

( Y page 283).

new tyre pressures are then accepted as ref-

If the position of the wheels on the vehicle is

erence values and monitored.

changed, the tyre pressures may be displayed in

the wrong positions for a short time. After a few

If you wish to cancel the restart:

minutes of driving, this is rectified and the tyre

X Press the % button.

pressures are displayed in the correct positions.

The tyre pressure values stored at the last

restart will continue to be monitored.

Changing a wheel

375

Radio type approval for the tyre pres-

Country

Radio type approval number

sure monitor

Singapore Compliance with IDA Standard

DA- 103365

Country

Radio type approval number

South

TA-2012/719

Argentina

MW2433A

Africa

TA-2012/1540

H-12337

TA-2011/1370

GG4

H-12338

Brazil

2770-12-8001

Changing a wheel

Model: MW2433A

Flat tyre

0381-13-8001

Model: GG4

You can find information on what to do in the

event of a flat tyre in the "Breakdown assis-

Abu Dhabi TRA, Registered NO

tance" section ( Y page 351). Information on

ER0092100/12

Dubai

driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a

TRA, Registered NO

flat tyre can be found under "Breakdown assis-

ER0099792/12

tance" ( Y page 352).

TRA, Registered NO

Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: in

ER0076990/11

the event of a flat tyre, fit the emergency spare

Dealer NO: DA0047074/10

wheel according to the description under "Fit-

ting a wheel" ( Y page 376).

European

Schrader Electronics Ltd. 11

Union

Technology Park, Belfast Road,

Antrim BT41 1QS, Northern Ire-

Changing the wheels

land

Wheels and tyres

G WARNING

Jordan

Model: Gen Alpha Wal 2 TPMS

transmitter

Interchanging the front and rear wheels may

Type Approval Number:

severely impair the driving characteristics if

TRC/LPD/2012/114

the wheels or tyres have different dimensions.

Model: Gen Gamma Gen 4

The wheel brakes or suspension components

433.92 MHz.

may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-

Type Approval Number:

dent.

TRC/LPD/2012/190

Interchange front and rear wheels only if the

Model: Corax 3 MRXMC34MA4

wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions.

Type Approval Number:

TRC/LPD/2011/158

! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure mon-

Type Number: LPD

itor, electronic components are located in the

Morocco

MR7319 ANRT 2012/

wheel.

11/07/2012

Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in the

MR7672 ANRT 2012/

area of the valve, as this could damage the

23/11/2012

electronic components.

MR6706 ANRT 2011

Only have tyres changed at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

Moldova

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Interchanging the front and rear wheels of dif-

Philip-

No: ESD-1206394C

fering dimensions can render the general oper-

pines

ating permit invalid.

No: ESD-1306871C

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

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"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

Changing a wheel

376

X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:

The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres

differ depending on the operating conditions.

make sure that the normal vehicle level is

Interchange the wheels before a clear wear pat-

selected ( Y page 196).

tern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres typi-

X Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering

cally wear more on the shoulders, while rear

package: make sure that the normal vehicle

tyres wear more in the centre.

level is selected ( Y page 190).

On vehicles that have the same size front and

X Switch off the engine.

rear wheels, you can interchange the wheels

X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the

every 5,000 to 10,000 km depending on the

key from the ignition lock.

degree of tyre wear. Ensure that the direction of

X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv-

rotation is maintained.

er's door.

Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the

The vehicle electronics are now in key posi-

brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is

tion u. This is the same as the key having

interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and, if

been removed.

necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss warn-

X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the

ing system or the tyre pressure monitor

Start/Stop button from the ignition lock

( Y page 372).

( Y page 144).

X If included in the vehicle equipment, remove

the tyre-change tool kit from the vehicle.

Direction of rotation

X Secure the vehicle against rolling away.

Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have

additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aqua-

i Apart from certain country-specific varia-

planing. These advantages can only be gained if

tions, vehicles are not equipped with a tyre-

the tyres are fitted corresponding to the direc-

change tool kit. For more information on

tion of rotation.

which tools are required to perform a wheel

change on your vehicle, consult a qualified

An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its

specialist workshop.

correct direction of rotation.

Wheels and tyres

Necessary tyre-changing tools may include,

for example:

Mounting wheels

R Jack

R Wheel chock

Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,

R Wheel wrench

dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tyres

against oil, grease, petrol and diesel.

Securing the vehicle against rolling

away

Fitting a wheel

Preparing the vehicle

X Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel:

when fitting the emergency spare wheel in the

event of a flat tyre, observe the additional

notes on vehicle preparation under "Flat tyre"

( Y page 351).

X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and

level ground.

X Apply the electric parking brake manually.

X Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead

position.

If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock, it

X Vehicles with automatic transmission:

can be found in the tyre-change tool kit

( Y page 350).

shift the transmission to position j.

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377

The folding wheel chock is an additional secur-

positioning wheel chocks. Do not release the

ing measure to safeguard the vehicle from roll-

parking brake while the vehicle is raised.

ing away, for example when changing a wheel.

R The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and

non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a large,

X Fold both plates upwards :.

flat load-bearing underlay must be used. On a

X Fold out lower plate ;.

slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be

X Insert the lugs on the lower plate fully into the

used, e.g. use a rubber mat on tiles.

openings in base plate =.

R Do not use wooden blocks or similar objects

as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not

be able to achieve its load-bearing capacity

due to the restricted height.

R Ensure that the distance between the under-

side of the tyre and the ground does not

exceed 3 cm.

R Do not place your hands or feet under the

raised vehicle.

R Do not lie under the raised vehicle.

R Do not start the engine when the vehicle is

raised.

R Do not open or close a door or the tailgate

X Place chocks or other suitable items under

when the vehicle is raised.

the front and rear of the wheel that is diago-

R Ensure that no persons are present in the

nally opposite the wheel you wish to change.

vehicle when raising the vehicle.

Raising the vehicle

G WARNING

Wheels and tyres

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 jack-

ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack

must be positioned vertically, directly under

the jacking point of the vehicle.

X Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on

the wheel you wish to change by about one

Observe the following when raising the vehi-

full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely.

cle:

R Use only the vehicle-specific jack that has

been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz

to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor-

rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is

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 permissible to use it to per-

form maintenance work under the vehicle.

R Avoid changing the wheel on uphill and down-

hill slopes.

R Before raising the vehicle, secure it against

rolling away by applying the parking brake and

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378

The jacking points are located just behind the

external force on the brake discs. This could

front wheel arches and just in front of the rear

impair the level of comfort when braking.

wheel arches (arrows).

X Take the ratchet ring spanner out of the vehi-

cle tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of

the jack so that the letters AUF (up) are visi-

ble.

X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-

pletely.

X Screw centring pin : into the thread instead

of the wheel bolt.

X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.

X Position jack = at jacking point ;.

X Remove the wheel.

The centring pin on the jack must be inserted

into the intended opening on the jacking

Fitting a new wheel

point.

G WARNING

Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged

wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel

Wheels and tyres

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.

X Ensure that the base of the jack is positioned

vertically under the jacking point.

G WARNING

X Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until jack = sits

If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts

completely on jacking point ; and the base

when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip

of the jack lies evenly on the ground.

over. There is a risk of injury.

X Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until the tyre is

Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts

raised a maximum of 3 cm from the ground.

when the vehicle is on the ground.

Removing a wheel

It is imperative to observe the instructions and

safety notes on "Changing a wheel"

! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. The

( Y page 375).

threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs

Only use wheel bolts that have been designed

could otherwise be damaged when the bolts

for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-

are tightened.

sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you

When fitting/removing wheels, and for as long

only use wheel bolts which have been approved

as the wheels are removed, avoid applying any

Changing a wheel

379

Lowering the vehicle

for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective

wheel.

G WARNING

! Always use wheel bolts ; to fit the collaps-

The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts

ible emergency spare wheel. Using other

and bolts are not tightened to the specified

wheel bolts to fit the collapsible emergency

spare wheel could damage the brake system.

tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.

Have the tightening torque immediately

checked at a qualified specialist workshop

after a wheel is changed.

! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collapsi-

ble emergency spare wheel: inflate the col-

lapsible emergency spare wheel using the

tyre inflation compressor before lowering the

vehicle. There is otherwise a risk of damaging

the wheel.

X Place the ratchet ring spanner onto the hex-

agon nut of the jack so that the letters AB are

: Wheel bolts for all wheels supplied by the

visible.

factory and for the collapsible emergency

X Turn the ratchet ring spanner until the vehicle

spare wheel (Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

is once again standing firmly on the ground.

4MATIC)

; Wheel bolts for the "Minispare" emergency

X Place the jack to one side.

spare wheel

Wheels and tyres

X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise

X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact sur-

pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A).

faces.

The tightening torque must be 150 Nm.

X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen-

X Turn the jack back to its initial position.

tring pin and push it on.

X Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre chang-

X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger-

ing tools in the stowage well under the boot

tight.

floor.

X Unscrew the centring pin.

X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted

X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-

wheel and adjust accordingly.

tight.

Observe the recommended tyre pressure

X Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collapsi-

( Y page 370).

ble emergency spare wheel: inflate the col-

If you are driving with the emergency spare

lapsible emergency spare wheel

wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning sys-

( Y page 383).

tem or the tyre pressure monitor cannot func-

Only then lower the vehicle.

tion reliably. Only restart the tyre pressure loss

warning system or tyre pressure monitor when

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380

the defective wheel has been replaced with a

have no information about their previous

new wheel.

usage.

Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: all fit-

! Large wheels: the lower the section width

ted wheels must be equipped with functioning

for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride

sensors.

comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll comfort

and suspension comfort are reduced and the

risk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a

Wheel/tyre combinations

result of driving over obstacles increases.

The recommended tyre pressures for various

Information regarding permitted wheel/tyre

operating conditions can be found in the tyre

combinations can be found at a Mercedes-Benz

pressure table inside the fuel filler flap. For fur-

Service Centre.

ther information on tyre pressure, see

( Y page 370). Check tyre pressures regularly

! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

and only when the tyres are cold.

mends that you only use tyres and wheels

Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the

which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz

vehicle:

specifically for your vehicle.

These are specially adapted to the control

R with tyres of the same size across an axle

(left/right)

systems, such as ABS or ESP ® and are

marked as follows:

R with the same type of tyres at a given time

(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended

R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original

tyres)

R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended

(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)

i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not

equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is

R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-

therefore recommended that you additionally

tain AMG tyres)

equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit

Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may

tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-

only be used on wheels that have been spe-

Wheels and tyres

tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be

cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.

obtained from a qualified specialist work-

Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tested

shop.

and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain

characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise

emissions or fuel consumption, may other-

Emergency spare wheel

wise be adversely affected. In addition, when

driving with a load, tyre dimension variations

Important safety notes

could cause the tyres to come into contact

with the bodywork and axle components. This

G WARNING

could result in damage to the tyres or the

vehicle.

The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type

of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel

Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-

age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or

and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-

accessories other than those tested and

ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel

approved.

may severely impair the driving characteris-

Further information about wheels, tyres and

tics. There is a risk of accident.

approved combinations can be obtained from

To prevent hazardous situations:

any qualified specialist workshop.

R Adapt your driving style accordingly and

! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor rec-

drive carefully.

ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previ-

ous damage cannot always be detected on

R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-

retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz

gency spare wheel if the dimensions are

cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded

different to those of the wheel being

tyres are fitted. Do not fit used tyres if you

replaced.

Emergency spare wheel

381

If you are driving with the emergency spare

R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare

wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning sys-

wheel briefly if the dimensions are different

tem or the tyre pressure monitor cannot func-

to those of the wheel being replaced.

tion reliably. Restart the tyre pressure loss warn-

ing system or tyre pressure monitor only once

R Do not switch off ESP ® .

the defective wheel has been replaced with a

R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare

new wheel.

wheel in question replaced at the nearest

Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor: after an

qualified specialist workshop. Make sure

emergency spare wheel has been fitted, the sys-

that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre

tem may still display the tyre pressure of the

type are correct.

removed wheel for a few minutes. The value dis-

played for the position where the emergency

! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with

spare wheel is fitted is not the same as the cur-

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: only

rent tyre pressure of the emergency spare

use the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel

wheel.

on the rear axle. If you fit the "Minispare"

emergency spare wheel to the front axle, the

braking system could be damaged.

Removing/stowing the emergency

If a tyre on the front axle is damaged, an

spare wheel

undamaged wheel on the rear axle must be

Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency

replaced first with the "Minispare" emergency

spare wheel. The damaged wheel on the front

spare wheel under the luggage com-

axle can then be replaced by the undamaged

partment floor

wheel from the rear axle.

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

You must observe the instruction label on the

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.

The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be

When using an emergency spare wheel or spare

found in the stowage well under the luggage

Wheels and tyres

wheel of a different size, you must not exceed

compartment floor.

the maximum speed of 80 km/h.

You should regularly check the pressure of all

your tyres, including the emergency spare

wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and cor-

rect the pressure as necessary ( Y page 370).

The value on the wheel is valid.

Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency

spare wheels.

General notes

You can ask for information regarding permitted

emergency spare wheels at a qualified specialist

Removing the emergency spare wheel

workshop.

X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards

Fitting the emergency spare wheel is described

( Y page 322).

under "Fitting a wheel" ( Y page 376).

X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer ; anti-

An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted

clockwise and remove it.

against the direction of rotation. Observe the

X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare

time restriction on use as well as the speed lim-

wheel :.

itation specified on the emergency spare wheel.

Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,

regardless of wear. This also applies to the

emergency spare wheel.

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382

Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

spare wheel bag

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

The collapsible emergency spare wheel can be

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

found in the stowage well under the luggage

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

compartment floor.

On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys-

tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel is

packed in an emergency spare wheel bag. The

emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the

lashing eyelets in the luggage compartment.

Removing the emergency spare wheel

X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards

( Y page 322).

X Unscrew retaining screw ; anti-clockwise.

X Remove collapsible emergency spare

Removing the emergency spare wheel

wheel : from the spare wheel well.

X Detach the fastening straps ;.

Inflating the collapsible emergency spare wheel

X Unhook retaining spring hooks : and = of

( Y page 383).

fastening straps ; from the lasing eyelets.

Take the following steps to stow a used collaps-

X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with

Wheels and tyres

ible emergency spare wheel. Otherwise, it will

the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel.

not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz

X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and

recommends that you have this work performed

remove the "Minispare" emergency spare

at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a

wheel.

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Stowing the emergency spare wheel

X Place the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel

X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.

into the emergency spare wheel bag and

X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from the

close the emergency spare wheel bag.

valve and release the air.

X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with

i Fully deflating the tyre may take a few

the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel into

minutes.

the luggage compartment with the carrying

strap at the back.

X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.

X Hook retaining spring hooks : and = of

X Screw the valve cap back on.

fastening straps ; into the lasing eyelets.

X Lay collapsible emergency spare wheel : in

X Tighten fastening straps ;.

the emergency spare wheel well.

X Screw in retaining screw ; clockwise in the

collapsible emergency wheel to the stop.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-

X Swing the luggage compartment floor down

ible emergency spare wheel under the

( Y page 322).

luggage compartment floor

! Only place the collapsible emergency spare

wheel in the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,

moisture may get into the vehicle.

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383

Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-

Inflating the collapsible emergency

ible emergency spare wheel in the

spare wheel (Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

emergency spare wheel bag

4MATIC)

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

wheel using the tyre inflation compressor

On Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a Bang & Oluf-

before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim

sen sound system, the collapsible emergency

could otherwise be damaged.

spare wheel is packed in an emergency spare

! Do not operate the tyre inflation compres-

wheel bag. The emergency spare wheel bag is

sor for longer than eight minutes at a time

secured to the lashing eyelets in the luggage

without a break. It may otherwise overheat.

compartment.

The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-

ated again once it has cooled down.

Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-

tions on the tyre inflation compressor label and

on the tyre sealant bottle.

X Mount the collapsible emergency spare wheel

as described ( Y page 376).

The collapsible emergency spare wheel must

be mounted before it is inflated.

X Remove the tyre inflation compressor from

the stowage space under the luggage com-

partment floor ( Y page 350).

Removing the emergency spare wheel

X Unhook retaining spring hooks : of fasten-

ing strap ; from the lashing eyelets.

Wheels and tyres

X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with

the collapsible emergency spare wheel.

X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and

remove the collapsible emergency spare

wheel.

Inflating the collapsible emergency spare wheel

( Y page 383).

Stowing the emergency spare wheel

X Place the collapsible emergency spare wheel

X Pull connector ? and hose B out of the

into the emergency spare wheel bag and

housing.

close the emergency spare wheel bag.

X Remove the cap from the valve on the col-

X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with

lapsible emergency spare wheel.

the collapsible emergency spare wheel into

X Screw union nut ; of hose B onto the valve.

the luggage compartment with the carrying

X Make sure on/off switch A of the tyre infla-

strap at the back.

tion compressor is set to 0.

X Hook retaining spring hooks : of fastening

X Insert connector ? into a socket in your vehi-

strap ; into the lashing eyelets.

cle.

X Tighten fastening strap ;.

Cigarette lighter socket: ( Y page 327)

12 V sockets: ( Y page 327)

Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter

( Y page 327). Observe the notes on sockets

( Y page 327).

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384

X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock

( Y page 144).

X Press on and off switch A on the tyre inflation

compressor to I.

The tyre inflation compressor is switched on.

The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is shown

on pressure gauge =.

X Pump the tyre to the specified tyre pressure.

The specified tyre pressure is printed on the

yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.

X When the specified tyre pressure has been

reached, press on and off switch A on the

electric air pump to 0.

The tyre inflation compressor is switched off.

X Turn the key to position u in the ignition

lock.

X If the tyre pressure is higher than the speci-

fied pressure, press pressure release valve

button : until the correct tyre pressure has

been reached.

X Unscrew union nut ; on hose B from the

valve.

X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible

emergency spare wheel valve again.

X Stow connector ? and hose B in the lower

section of the tyre inflation compressor.

Wheels and tyres

X Stow the tyre inflation compressor in the vehi-

cle.

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