Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz 2002 M-Class Operator's Manual

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Tires, Wheels

Spare wheel

In the case of a flat tire or break-down, you may
temporarily use the space-saver spare wheel, while
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 appropriate.
• Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to "Technical data"
on page 310.
Caution!
Exercise care when removing or installing spare wheel
to prevent personal injury.
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result, the
vehicle handling characteristics change when
driving with a mounted spare wheel.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
264
Practical hints Car care
Space-saver tire (ML 55 AMG only)
Removing spare wheel (space-saver tire):
1. Open buckle of clamp, then remove cover (1).
2. Unscrew the three wheel bolts using wrench
supplied with vehicle tools, and take out space-saver
spare wheel, and remove the air pump from its
compartment.
Technical
Index
data
P40.10-2441-26