Flat Tire; Preparing The Vehicle; Mounting The Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Flat tire

Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted, en-
sure proper tire pressure and do not exceed
vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
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Preparing the vehicle

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Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Move the gear selector lever to P
(manual transmission to first or reverse
gear).
Turn off the engine ( page 58).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.

Mounting the spare wheel

Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
( page 394).
Take the wheel wrench and the jack
out of wheel well below the trunk floor
( page 373).
Take the spare wheel out of the trunk
( page 375).