Stowing - Mercedes-Benz R 350 Operator's Manual

Emergency spare wheel
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Insert plug 3 into the socket in the
X
footwell of the second row of seats
( page 270).
Y
Only operate the tire inflation compressor
using the socket in the footwell of the
second row of seats (
the ignition is turned off.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 149).
Y
Press on/off switch ; on the tire inflation
X
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge ?.
Inflate the tire to the specified tire
X
pressure.
The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
When the specified tire pressure has been
X
reached, press on/off switch 2 on the
electric air pump to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock.
Version 1: if the tire pressure is higher than
X
specified, open the pressure release screw
on pressure gauge 4 until the correct tire
pressure is set.
Version 2: if the tire pressure is higher than
X
specified, press pressure release button
6 until the correct tire pressure is set.
Unscrew union nut A on the air hose from
X
the valve.
Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible
X
spare wheel valve again.
Version 1: stow plug = and the air hose
X
behind flap :.
X
X
page 270), even if
Y
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
fit into the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you have this work
performed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
X
i
X
X
Version 2: stow plug = and the air hose
in the lower section of the compressor
housing.
Stow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
If possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air.
Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
Screw the valve cap back on.