Minispare Wheel (Except Ml 63 Amg) - Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual

Minispare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)

Warning!
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-
ingly.
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
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
Minispare wheel is mounted.
The Minispare wheel is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
( page 469).
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For information on how to mount the
Minispare wheel, see "Mounting the spare
wheel" ( page 498).
Removing Minispare wheel
1 Minispare wheel
2 Towing eye bolt
3 Alignment bolt
4 Retaining screw
5 Wheel bolt wrench
Practical hints
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Remove Minispare wheel to gain access to
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit
( page 469).
For access the minispare wheel, see "Vehi-
cle tool kit" ( page 469).
Loosen retaining screw 2 by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove Minispare wheel 1.
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