Minispare Wheel (Except Ml 63 Amg) - Mercedes-Benz 2008 M-Class Operator's Manual

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Setting up the collapsible wheel chock

The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-

ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while

changing the wheel.

1 Tilt the plate upward

2 Fold the lower plate outward

3 Insert the plate

Tilt both plates upward 1.

Fold the lower plate outward 2.

Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the

way into the openings of base plate 3.

For information on where to place wheel

chocks when changing a wheel, see "Lift-

ing the vehicle" ( page 479).

Minispare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)

The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are

different from those of the road wheels. As

a result, the vehicle handling characteristics

change when driving with a Minispare wheel

mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-

The Minispare wheel is for temporary use

only. When driving with a Minispare wheel

mounted, ensure proper tire inflation

pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed

of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light

Truck Center as soon as possible to have the

Minispare wheel replaced with a regular

Never operate the vehicle with more than

one spare wheel mounted.

Do not switch off the ESP

Minispare wheel is mounted.