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Collapsible spare wheel
Notes on the collapsible spare wheel
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The collapsible spare wheel is only available in
AMG vehicles.
& 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.
& WARNING Risk of injury‑ or death due to
unsecured collapsible spare wheel
If the collapsible spare wheel is not secured
correctly it may slip, overturn or be thrown.
This can result in the vehicle occupants being
seriously injured.
Always store the collapsible spare wheel
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in the emergency spare wheel bag.
Always ensure that the lashing straps on
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the emergency spare wheel bag are
securely fastened to the rear tie-down
eyelets on the load compartment floor
and firmly tightened.
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The collapsible spare wheel is secured in the
spare wheel bag in the load compartment.
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The collapsible spare wheel is only available in
certain countries.
Observe the following notes on fitting an emer-
gency spare wheel:
The collapsible spare wheel is an emergency
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spare wheel that is only suitable for temporary
use under restricted conditions following a flat
tyre, e.g. to the nearest workshop.
The side walls of the tyre are folded when
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uninflated. Before using the collapsible spare
wheel, inflate it with the compressor supplied.
Check the tyre pressure of the installed col-
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lapsible spare wheel and adjust it as neces-
sary.
The maximum permissible speed with a fitted
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collapsible spare wheel is 80 km/h.
Do not fit the collapsible spare wheel with
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snow chains.
Replace the collapsible spare wheel after six
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years at the latest, regardless of wear.
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