Emergency Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

Emergency spare wheel

Notes on the emergency spare wheel
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tire dimensions
The wheel or tire size and the tire type of the
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced may differ. The
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel can
significantly impair driving characteristics of
the vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
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drive carefully.
Never install more than one emergency
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spare wheel or spare wheel that differs
in size.
Only use an emergency spare wheel or
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spare wheel of a different size briefly.
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Do not switch off ESP .
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Have the emergency spare wheel or
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spare wheel of a different size replaced
at the nearest qualified specialist work‐
shop. The new wheel must have the
correct dimensions.
Observe the following notes on installing an
emergency spare wheel:
Check the tire pressure of the emergency
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spare wheel installed. Correct the pressure
as necessary.
The maximum permissible speed with an
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emergency spare wheel installed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Do not equip the emergency spare wheel
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with snow chains.
Replace the emergency spare wheel after six
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years at the latest, regardless of wear.
% Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system: If an emergency spare wheel is
installed the tire pressure monitoring system
cannot function reliably. For a few minutes
after an emergency spare wheel is installed,
the system may still display the tire pressure
of the removed wheel. Only restart the sys‐
tem again when the emergency spare wheel
has been replaced with a new wheel.
Wheels and tires 321
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
Notes on tire pressure ( page 293)
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Tire and Loading Information placard
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( page 299)
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Tire pressure table ( page 295)
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Notes on installing tires ( page 311)
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