Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 344

Emergency spare wheel
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"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
Tires
T 125/90 R16 98 M
tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi)
T 125/80 R17 99 M
tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi)
T 125/70 R18 99 M
tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/
61 psi)
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The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
adapt your driving style accordingly and
R
drive carefully.
never mount more than one spare wheel or
R
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
R
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP
have a spare wheel or emergency spare
R
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
16 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
17 C 300 4MATIC: not in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952.
18 C 300 4MATIC: only in conjunction with Sports package code 950/952.
16
Wheels
17 3.5 B x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)
3.5 B x 17 H2
18
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)
3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)
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off.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary ( page 313). The applicable value
Y
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" ( page 338).
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i
When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
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