Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual page 118

Spare Wheel
(except Sport Package)
The spare wheel rim size is
1
8 / J x 17 H2.
4
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown,
you may temporarily use the spare
wheel.
Unidirectional tires must always be
mounted with arrow on tire sidewall
pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement.
If the arrow on tire sidewall does not
point in direction of vehicle forward
movement when using the spare wheel,
observe the following restrictions:
•
Drive to the nearest repair facility
to have the flat repaired or
replaced as appropriate.
•
Do not operate vehicle with
more than one spare wheel
mounted.
For additional information, refer to
"Technical Data".
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for
temporary use only. Use for over a
total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) may
cause wheel rim failure leading to an
accident and possible injuries.
Spare Wheel
(with Sport Package)
The spare wheel rim size is 8
x 17 H2.
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown,
you may temporarily use the spare
wheel
Unidirectional tires must always be
mounted with arrow on tire sidewall
pointing in direction of vehicle forward
movement.
If the arrow on tire sidewall does riot
point in direction of vehicle forward
movement when using the spare wheel,
observe the following restrictions:
•
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50
mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest repair facility
to have the flat repaired or replaced
as appropriate.
•
Do not operate vehicle with
more than one spare wheel
mounted.
For additional information, refer to
"Technical Data".
Warning!
1
/ J
4
The spare wheel rim is for
temporary use only. Use for over a
total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) may
cause wheel rim failure leading to an
accident and possible injuries.
The dimensions of the spare wheel
are different from those of road
wheels. As a result, the vehicle
handling characteristics change
when driving with a mounted spare
wheel.
The spare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and replaced with a
regular road wheel as quickly as
possible.
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