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.
 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.
  Prepare the vehicle as described.
 Remove the following items (depending on the vehicle's equipment) from the 
stowage well under the trunk/trunk floor:
  Remove the following items (depending on the vehicle's equipment) from the 
stowage well under the trunk/trunk floor:
• the emergency spare wheel
• the folding wheel chock
• the lug wrench
• the jack
 Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
  Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
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Bar
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Defrosting the windshield
   You can use this function to defrost the 
windshield or to defrost the inside of the 
windshield and the side windows.
 You should only select the defrosting 
function until the windshield is clea ...
   
