Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
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Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
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Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.
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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight ahead position and set the
parking brake.
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Move the gear selector lever to P (man-
ual transmission to 1st or reverse
gear).
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Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described under
“Preparing the vehicle” on this page.
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Take the wheel wrench and the jack
out of wheel well below the trunk floor
(
컄
page 285).
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Take the spare wheel out of the trunk
(
컄
page 285).
Lifting the vehicle
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Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
(not included) or other sizable objects.
When changing wheel on a level surface:
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Place one chock in front of and one be-
hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
site to the wheel being changed.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted, en-
sure proper tire pressure and do not exceed
vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.