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Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency 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. 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 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 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.
Observe the following notes on fitting an emer-
gency spare wheel:
The maximum permissible speed with an
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emergency spare wheel fitted is 80 km/h.
Do not fit the emergency spare wheel with
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snow chains.
Replace the emergency spare wheel after six
R
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 tyre pressure of the emergency
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spare wheel fitted. Correct the pressure as
necessary.
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The specified tyre pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
Notes on tyre pressure (
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Tyre pressure table (
page 395)
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Notes on fitting tyres (
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Fitting an emergency spare wheel
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(
page 402)
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page 394)
Wheels and tyres 407
page 397)
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