"Minispare" emergency spare wheel/ collapsible spare wheel
Opening the stowage well
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor.
•► Lift the trunk floor upwards

Example: well insert
•► Release tabs 1 on the right of well insert 2.
•► Reach into recess 3 of well insert 2, swing the insert up and remove it.
Wagon: the emergency spare wheel is located in the stowage well under the cargo compartment floor.
•► Remove the seat cushions of the folding bench seat
•► Lift up the floor of the cargo compartment.
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
Sedan

Example: Sedan
•► Remove vehicle tool kit tray 1.
•► Turn stowage well 2 counter-clockwise and remove it.
•► Remove "Minispare" emergency spare wheel 3.
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
Wagon

Example: emergency spare wheel
•► Remove vehicle tool kit tray 1 by recess 2.
•► Remove "Minispare" emergency spare wheel 3.
Removing the emergency spare wheel:
AMG vehicles

•► Reach into cutout 1 in the tool holder and lift it up.
•► Remove collapsible spare wheel 2.
For further information on changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel
See also:
Instruction labels for tires and loads
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can ove ...
Ashtray in the front-compartment
center console
To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it
engages.
To remove insert: hold insert 3 by the
ribbing at the sides and lift it up 2 and out.
To re-install the insert: press insert 3
into the h ...
Ride & Handling
One of the best aspects of the R350 Bluetec is its comfortable ride. It can
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