Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual page 115

Spare Wheel
(except E 430 with Sport Package and
E 55 AMG)
Important!
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a
full size tire of the same type as on the
vehicle, and is fully functional.
However, that spare wheel rim is
weight optimized and has a limited
service life of 12 000 miles (20 000
km) use before a standard wheel rim
must replace it.
In the case of a flat tire, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel.
Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Unidirectional tires must always be
mounted with arrow on tire sidewall
pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement.
If the arrow on tire side wall does not
point in direction of vehicle forward
movement when using the spare wheel,
observe the following restrictions:
• Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
as soon as possible.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for temporary
use only. Use for over a total of 12 000
miles (20 000 km) may cause wheel
rim failure leading to an accident and
possible injuries.
Spare Wheel
(E 430 with Sport Package)
The spare wheel rim size is
1
7 / Jx 16 H 2 with tire size
2
215/55 R 16 93 H.
Important!
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown,
you may temporarily use the wheel
when observing the following
restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Drive to the nearest repair
facility to have the flat tire
repaired or replaced as
appropirate.
Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for temporary
use only. Use for over a total of 12
000 miles (20 000 km) may cause
wheel rim failure leading to an
accident and possible injuries.
The dimensions of the spare wheel
are different from those of road
wheels. As a result, the vehicle
handling characteristics change
when driving with a mounted spare
wheel.
The spare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and replaced with a
regular road wheel as quickly as
possible.
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