Preparing the vehicle
WARNING
The wheel and tire size of the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of the damaged wheel. When using an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the handling characteristics of the vehicle may change.
Adapt your style of driving accordingly. Never operate the vehicle with more than one emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that differs in size.
Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel of a differing size briefly and do not switch off ESP®.
When using an emergency spare wheel, you must not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
WARNING
Have the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel replaced with a new wheel as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles without a spare wheel/ emergency spare wheel are not equipped with
a tire-change tool kit at the factory. For more information on which tools are required
to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, lug wrench or alignment
bolt, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
- Prepare the vehicle as described ().
- If a trailer is coupled to the vehicle, uncouple it.
- Remove the following items (depending on the vehicle's equipment) from the stowage well under the trunk floor:
- the emergency spare wheel
- the wheel bolts for the emergency spare wheel
- the tire inflation compressor
- the lug wrench
- the folding wheel chock
- the jack
- the ratchet wrench
- Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
See also:
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Observe the "Important safety
notes"
section.
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has mal ...
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil
level can be checked using the on-board
computer. On all other models, the dipstick
must be used to check the engine oil level.
Example: vehic ...
Maximum permissible gross vehicleweight rating
The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight rating is
vehicle-specific and may differ from ...
