Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual

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do not switch ESP
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have a spare wheel of a different size
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replaced at the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. You must make sure that the
wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the
tyre type are correct.
When using a spare wheel of a different size, do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h.
General notes
The procedure for fitting the spare wheel is
described in "Fitting a wheel" (
The following should be checked regularly, par-
ticularly prior to long journeys:
the tyre pressure of the spare wheel, which
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should then be corrected if necessary
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( page 369)
the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket
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The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: the
spare wheel is not equipped with a sensor for
monitoring tyre pressure. If you have fitted a
spare wheel, the tyre pressure monitor will not
function for this wheel. The system may con-
tinue to show the tyre pressure of the wheel that
has been removed for a few minutes. The value
displayed for the position where the spare wheel
is fitted is not the same as the current tyre pres-
sure of the spare wheel.
When you are driving with the spare wheel fitted,
the tyre pressure monitor cannot function reli-
ably. Only restart the tyre pressure monitor
when the defective wheel has been replaced
with a new wheel and sensor.
More information can be found under "Tyre
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pressure monitor" ( page 370).
off
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page 377).
Removing and fitting the spare wheel
Spare wheel under the rear of the vehi-
cle
Removing
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Take the wheel wrench and auxiliary tool for
the spare wheel lifter out of the vehicle tool kit
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( page 357).
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Open the tailgate.
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Carefully prise off protective cap : with a
suitable tool, e.g. a screwdriver. Be careful
not to damage the paintwork or the covering
cap when doing so.
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Push auxiliary tool ; through the opening
into the winch guide.
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Attach wheel wrench = to auxiliary tool ;
for the spare wheel lifter.
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Turn wheel wrench = in the direction of
arrow ? until you feel resistance or until the
friction clutch of the winch overwinds.
The spare wheel has been lowered.

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