Mercedes-Benz 2013 CL Operator's Manual page 437

Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
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Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
X
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X
Apply the electric parking brake manually
X
( page 288).
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Bring the front wheels into the straight-
X
ahead position.
Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to position
X
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Switch off the engine.
X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
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the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
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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
X
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
( page 271).
Y
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
X
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
Make sure that no one is near the danger
X
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
X
traffic conditions when doing so.
Close the driver's door.
X
Changing a wheel and mounting the
spare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
When using a different size spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel, do not exceed the
maximum road speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
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WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
adapt your driving style accordingly and
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drive carefully.
never install more than one spare wheel or
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emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
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wheel of a different size briefly.
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have a spare wheel or emergency spare
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wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
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Vehicles without a spare wheel or
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
X
( page 435).
Y
Remove the following items (depending on
X
the vehicle's equipment) from the stowage
well under the trunk floor:
emergency spare wheel
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vehicle tool kit
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Flat tire
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