Mercedes-Benz 2002 ML 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
왘
Tilt both plates upward
1
.
왘
Fold the lower plate outward
2
.
왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of base plate
3
.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
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page 457).
Spare wheel
Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
1
Minispare wheel
2
Towing eye bolt
3
Alignment bolt
4
Retaining screw
5
Wheel bolt wrench with screwdriver
왘
Open the tailgate (
컄
page 118).
왘
Lift the cargo compartment floor
(
컄
page 430) and engage the elastic
strap (located below the floor handle)
in the upper edge of the cargo com-
partment.
i
Remove spare wheel to gain access to
remaining tools in vehicle tool kit
(
컄 page 431).
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a mounted
Minispare wheel.
!
To prevent damage, always disengage
the elastic strap and lower the cargo
compartment floor (
컄
page 430) be-
fore closing the tailgate.
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