Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC Operator's Manual

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Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-
ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1 Tilt the plate upward
2 Fold the lower plate outward
3 Insert the plate
Tilt both plates upward 1.
Fold the lower plate outward 2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of base plate 3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see
"Lifting the vehicle" ( page 493).
Practical hints
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Spare wheel

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 spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with a spare 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 Light
Truck 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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Do not switch off the ESP
with a spare
wheel mounted.
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