Emergency Spare Wheel - Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023 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 sizes and the tire type of the
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced may differ. The emer-
gency spare wheel or spare wheel can signifi-
cantly impair driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
Drive carefully.
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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 briefly.
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Do not deactivate 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 cor-
rect dimensions.
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The deflated emergency spare wheel is
secured in the emergency spare wheel bag in
the cargo compartment and is secured to the
adjustable cargo floor in the lower position.
Observe the following notes on removing an emer-
gency spare wheel:
Before stowing the emergency spare wheel,
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make sure there is no air left in the tire.
If necessary, allow the air to escape.
To release air from the tire: remove the valve
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cap of the tire.
Press down the metal insert in the valve using
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a pointed object, e.g. a pen.
Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
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Vehicles with adjustable cargo floor: always
stow the deflated emergency spare wheel in
the lower position on the adjustable cargo
floor.
Wheels and tires 347
Observe the following notes on installing an emer-
gency spare wheel:
The maximum permissible speed with an
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emergency spare wheel installed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Do not install the emergency spare wheel with
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snow chains.
Replace the emergency spare wheel after six
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years at the latest, regardless of wear.
Use the wheel bolts that are included with the
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emergency spare wheel.
Check the tire pressure of the emergency
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spare wheel installed. Correct the pressure as
necessary.
% The specified tire pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
% Vehicles with a tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem: if an emergency spare wheel is installed,
the tire pressure loss warning system cannot
function reliably. Only restart the system
again when the emergency spare wheel has
been replaced with a new wheel.