Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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Turn the jack back to its initial position
and store it and the rest of the vehicle
tool kit in the boot.
Vehicles with the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel*:
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Wrap the faulty wheel in the protective
wrapping provided with the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel* and transport
it in the boot.
or
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Depending on the size of the wheel,
you may also be able to secure the
faulty wheel in the spare wheel recess.
In this case, you will have to remove
the stowage tray from the spare wheel
recess and stow it in the boot.
MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system must
only be used in conjunction with the tyre
pressure loss warning system*.
!
The maximum permissible distance which
can be driven in run-flat mode depends on the
load in the vehicle. It is 50 km if the vehicle is
partially laden and 30 km if fully laden.
The maximum permissible distance which can
be driven in run-flat mode is counted from the
moment the tyre pressure loss warning ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h.
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Risk of accident
The handling characteristics of your vehicle
deteriorate in run-flat mode, for example:
I when cornering
I when braking
I
when accelerating rapidly
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
avoid sudden changes in direction and sud-
den acceleration, as well as driving over ob-
stacles (i.e. kerbs, potholes), and driving off-
road. This is particularly the case when the
vehicle is heavily laden.
The maximum permissible distance that can
be driven in run-flat mode depends to a
large extent on the loads placed on the ve-
hicle. It can be shorter due to high speeds,
a heavy load, sudden acceleration and/or
manoeuvring, the road surface condition,
outside temperature, etc., or further if you
drive carefully and conservatively.
Do not continue to drive in run-flat mode if:
I you hear banging noises
I the vehicle starts to shake
I you see smoke and smell rubber
I
ESP
®
is intervening constantly
I there are tears in the sidewalls of the
tyre
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have
the rims checked for damage at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. The faulty tyre must
be replaced in every case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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If you change one or all of the tyres, make
sure that you only use tyres marked
MOExtended of the specified size for the ve-
hicle.
Practical advice
Flat tyre
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