Flat Tire; Preparing The Vehicle; Mounting The Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Flat tire

Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel with col-
lapsible tire are different from those of the
road wheels. As a result, the vehicle han-
dling characteristics change when driving
with a spare wheel mounted. Adapt your
driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
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Do not switch off the ESP when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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Preparing the vehicle

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Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
Turn on the hazard warning flasher
( page 119).
Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Set the parking brake ( page 54).
Move the gear selector lever to P.
Turn off the engine ( page 56).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
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Open doors only when conditions are
safe to do so.

Mounting the spare wheel

Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
( page 404).
Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,
wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump
out of the trunk ( page 380).