Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 240, Operator'S Manual

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308 Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Spare wheel
Important!
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of
the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional.
However, that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and
has a limited service life of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
use before a standard wheel rim must replace it.
In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the
spare wheel.
Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel
mounted.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel rim size is 7 J x 16 H2
(C 240 Canada only - steel rims 6
1
/
2
J x 16 H2).
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel, while observing the
following restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/ h).
• Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat
tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
• Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 352.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.