Collapsible Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

422 Wheels and tyres

Collapsible spare wheel

Notes on the collapsible spare wheel
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tyre dimensions
The wheel or tyre size and the tyre type of
the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel may severely impair the driving char‐
acteristics.
To prevent hazardous situations:
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
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drive carefully.
Never fit 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.
The collapsible spare wheel is an emergency
spare wheel which is only suitable for use for a
limited period of time and in a restricted manner
in the event of a flat tyre (e.g. until the nearest
workshop).
The tyre sidewalls are folded when in transport
mode. Before use, the collapsible spare wheel
has to be inflated with the accompanying com‐
pressor.
Check the tyre pressure of the collapsible spare
wheel once fitted. Correct the pressure as nec‐
essary.
The maximum permissible speed with a collapsi‐
ble spare wheel fitted is 80 km/h.
Do not fit snow chains with the collapsible spare
wheel.
Replace the collapsible spare wheel after six
years at the latest, regardless of wear.
% Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
system: if a collapsible spare wheel is fitted
the tyre pressure monitoring system cannot
function reliably. For a few minutes after an
emergency spare wheel is fitted, the system
may still display the tyre pressure of the
removed wheel. Only restart the system
again when the collapsible spare wheel has
been replaced with a new wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
Notes on tyre pressure (
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Tyre pressure table ( page 407)
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Notes on vehicles with a Burmester sound
system
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an unsecured collapsible spare wheel
If the collapsible spare wheel is not secured
correctly, it can slip, tip over or be thrown
around.
Vehicle occupants could be hit by an unse‐
cured collapsible spare wheel and be seri‐
ously injured as a result, particularly when
accelerating, braking, abruptly changing
direction or in the event of an accident.
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