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

Flat tire

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 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 Center
as soon as possible to have the Minispare
wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.

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 flasher
( page 123).
Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
Set the parking brake ( page 54).
Move the gear selector lever to P
(manual transmission: to first or
reverse gear).
Turn off the engine ( page 56).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
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Open doors only when conditions are
safe to do so.
Practical hints

Mounting the Minispare wheel

Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
( page 399).
Take the wheel wrench, the wheel
bolts, and the jack out of the trunk
( page 377).
Take the Minispare wheel out of the
trunk ( page 380).
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