Emergency Spare Wheel; General Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator's Manual

Winter tires
R19
Tires
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i
RA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si
FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i
RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i

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.
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do not switch ESP
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have a spare wheel or emergency spare
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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.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in "Wheel/tire combinations".
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5 Only fine-link snow chains are permitted.
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
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4, 5
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3, 4
off.
Emergency spare wheel
Alloy wheels
FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm)
FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-
gency 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 nec-
essary ( page 348). The value on the wheel is
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valid. In addition, the emergency spare wheel
tire pressure can be found under "Technical
data" ( page 382).
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An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
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When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
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