2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 365

Practical hints Flat tire X Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. or X tire" (Y page 363) and then "Lowering the vehicle" (Y page 365). Vehicles with Minispare wheel: Continue the procedure by following the instructions under "Lowering the vehicle" (Y page 365). Your vehicle may be equipped with either of two versions of the electric air pump: RVersion ! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt. 1: The air hose with pressure gauge and the electrical plug are located behind a flap. 2: The pressure gauge is located in the pump housing. The air hose and electrical plug are located at the bottom of the pump housing. RVersion Inflating the collapsible tire G Warning! Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly attached. Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle. X The following description applies to both versions. Differences in usage are expressly declared. Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. X Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. X Unscrew the alignment bolt. X Install last wheel bolt and tighten it slightly. X Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible tire: Continue the procedure by following the instructions under "Inflating the collapsible G Warning! Observe safety instructions on air pump label. ! Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be damaged. Version 1 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug Z 363