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Also check the tire inflation pressure of the
emergency wheel in the cargo area regu-
larly, and correct it as needed.
Safety information
Warning
The emergency wheel has particular di-
mensions. When driving with an emer-
gency wheel, changed driving properties
may occur, for instance reduced direc-
tional stability when braking, longer brak-
ing distance, and changed self-steering
properties in the limit range. There is a
risk of accident. Drive moderately and do
not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Overview
The emergency wheel is housed in a well on
the underbody of the vehicle. The screw
connection of the emergency wheel is under
the cargo floor panel, on the floor of the
storage compartment for the onboard vehi-
cle tool kit.
The wheel change tools are under the cargo
floor panel.
Removing the emergency wheel
1. Loosen the nut using the lug wrench
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.
2. Remove the retaining plate.
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3. Screw lug wrench onto the thread and
hold in place with one hand.
4. Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer-
gency wheel well using the hexagon at-
tached to retaining plate.
5. Lower the emergency wheel with the
lug wrench.
6. Unscrewing the lug wrench
7. Pull out the well with emergency wheel
under the vehicle toward the rear.
8. Remove the spacer and emergency
wheel from the well.
9. Stow the well and spacer in the vehicle.
Renewing the tires
1. Have the damaged tire renewed.
2. Replace the emergency wheel with the
new wheel.
Installing the emergency wheel
Have the emergency wheel installed back
into the vehicle by a dealer's service center
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