Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
- TIREFIT kit
- a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
- MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.
A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
– Make sure that highway level is
selected.
– Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
– Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
– Engage the electric parking brake manually.
– Bring the front wheels into the straightahead
position.
– Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to P.
– Switch off the engine.
– Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
– Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
– Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
– All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
– Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
– Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
– Close the driver's door.
– Unload heavy luggage.
Only operate the tire inflation compressor
using a 12 V socket (Y page 297), even if
the ignition is turned off.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the onboard
electrical system voltage does not
drop too low. If the on-board electrical
system voltage is too low, power to the
sockets is automatically cut off. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
See also:
Driving tips
- Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front than when driving without a
trailer.
- Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake
gently at first to allow the trailer to run on.
Then, ...
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
WARNING
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engin ...
Driving on sand
WARNING
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Drivi ...
