Spare Wheel (Space-Saver Tire) - Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual

Spare wheel (space-saver tire)

Use the spare wheel only temporarily,
while observing the following restrictions:
Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest repair facility to
have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as appropriate.
Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a mounted spare
wheel.
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Please comply with the instructions for
"Mounting the spare wheel"
( page 255).
Removing spare wheel (except
ML 55 AMG)
Warning!
Exercise care when removing or installing
spare wheel to prevent personal injury.
The spare wheel is located behind the rear
bumper.
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1 Cover
Hold left and right side of cover 1 and
pull away from bumper.
Where will I find ...?
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2 Screw
3 Spare wheel carrier
4 Lever
Turn screw 2 counterclockwise using
the wrench ( page 237).
Screw 2 remains in spare wheel
carrier 3.
Lift spare wheel carrier slightly and
push lever 4 to the right using screw-
driver ( page 237).
Swing spare wheel carrier down and
pull it out from under the bumper.
Practical hints
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