Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz GL450 Operator's Manual

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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.
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The Minispare wheel is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
( page 488).
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For information on how to mount the
Minispare wheel, see "Mounting the spare
wheel" ( page 516).
Removing Minispare wheel
Remove the jack from the vehicle tool
kit ( page 489).
1 Minispare wheel
2 Retaining screw
3 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
Loosen retaining screw 2 by turning it
counterclockwise.
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If retaining screw 2 does not come loose,
turn vehicle tool kit storage well casing 3
slightly counterclockwise. Retaining screw 2
should then come loose easily.
Turn vehicle tool kit storage well
casing 3 by approximately 45° coun-
terclockwise.
The bag with the spare fuses, fuse
chart and fuse extractor ( page 489)
points towards the rear.
Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing 3.
You can now access the Minispare wheel.
Remove Minispare wheel 1.

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