Emergency Spare Wheel Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

SLK 55 AMG
Summer tires
R18
Tires
FA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL
RA: 255/35 ZR18 94 Y XL
Winter tires
R18
Tires
BA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+Si
FA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+Si
RA: 255/35 R18 94 V XL M+Si
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
adapt your driving style accordingly and
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drive carefully.
never mount more than one spare wheel or
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emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
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wheel of a different size briefly.
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
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When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (
Emergency spare wheel
Alloy wheels
FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Alloy wheels
BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
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do not switch ESP off.
have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
page 311). The applicable value
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