Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 217

circumference of the tires. The rim diameter is
always speci ed in inches.
For this reason, the vehicle control units can be
coded for the following wheel size categories:
Wheel size categor Wheel size cat egories ies
Wheel size cat Wheel size categor egory 1 y 1 Wheel size cat Wheel size categor
195/65 R 16 C 225/55 R 17 XL
205/65 R 16 C 235/55 R 17 XL
225/60 R 16 C 245/55 R 17 XL
225/55 R 17 C 245/45 R 18 XL
225/55 R 17 XL 245/50 R 18 XL
245/45 R 18 XL 245/45 R 19 XL
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you stay
within a wheel size category when changing a
tire. In this way, you avoid recoding the control
units.
Due to the legally prescribed accuracy of the
speedometer and odometer displays, the following
tires are not permitted for taxis and rental cars:
Wheel size category 1
R
195/65 R16C
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Wheel size category 2
R
225/55 R17XL
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245/45 R18XL
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If the wheel size category changes, you must have
your vehicle's control units recoded at a quali ed
specialist workshop.
Inf Infor ormation on t mation on the dir he direction of t ection of the tir
Tires with a speci ed direction of rotation have
additional bene ts, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro-
planing. You will only gain these bene ts if the cor-
rect direction of rotation is observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its
correct direction of rotation.
You may also install a spare wheel against the
direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction
on use as well as the speed limitation speci ed on
the spare wheel.
N N o o t t es on st es on stor oring wheels
Observe the following when storing wheels:
Wheels that have been removed should be
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stored in a cool, dry and, if possible, dark
place.
Protect the tires from oil, grease and fuel.
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egory 2 y 2
Pr Prepar eparing t
R R eq equir uirements:
The tire-change tool kit is available.
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
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ground.
Apply the parking brake.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
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position.
V V ehicles wit
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transmission to position j.
Switch o the vehicle.
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Make sure that the vehicle cannot be switched
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on.
On level t On lev
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objects under the front and rear of the wheel
that is diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.
On slight inclines: place chocks or other suita- On slight inclines:
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ble objects under the wheels on the front and
rear axles opposite the wheel to be changed.
he tires' rot es' rotation ation
If included in the vehicle equipment, take the
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tire-change tool kit out of the vehicle tool kit
(
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If included in the vehicle equipment, remove
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the spare wheel from the spare wheel holder
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If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
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Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel bolts
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on the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the wheel bolts.
Wheels and tires 215
ing wheels
ing the v he vehicle f ehicle for a wheel c or a wheel change
ements:
ehicles with aut h automatic tr omatic transmission: ansmission: shi the
el terr errain: ain: place chocks or other suitable
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