The jack is located under the rear bench seat
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X
Fold rear bench seat (
Y
page 187)
forwards.
X
Open cover
:
.
X
Pull bar
=
upwards and detach from
tab
?
.
X
Remove jack
;
.
Exterior spare wheel bracket
General notes
G
WARNING
If the spare tire is more than 6 years old or is
not the same model as the regular tires, have
the spare tire replaced with a new tire at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
spare wheel mounted.
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:
R
adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R
never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R
only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R
do not switch ESP
®
off.
R
have a spare wheel or emergency spare
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.
You must not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when using spare wheels
of differing sizes.
i
When changing a wheel, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tire"
section (
Y
page 249).
The spare wheel is on the outer side of the
rear door.
Stainless-steel spare hub cap
X
Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool
kit (
Y
page 212).
X
Open the lock on cover ring
:
with
screwdriver
=
or a similar tool.
X
Fold tab
;
down.
Where will I find...?
213
Breakdown
assistance
Z
