Mercedes-Benz Citan 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be changed for a brief period
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do not switch ESP
®
off
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have a spare wheel of a different size
replaced at the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. You must make sure that the
wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the
tyre type are correct.
When using a spare wheel of a different size, do
not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see that
it is secure and has the prescribed tyre pres-
sure.
The procedure for fitting the spare wheel is
described in "Fitting a wheel" (
Y
page 193).
If there are extra bolts available for the spare
tyre, they must be used for the spare tyre only.
The following should be checked regularly, par-
ticularly prior to long journeys:
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the tyre pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(
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page 190).
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the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tyres after 6 years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
Removing/stowing the spare wheel
The spare wheel is under the luggage compart-
ment floor.
Further information on changing a wheel and
fitting the spare wheel can be found under
(
Y
page 193).
Removing the spare wheel
X Open tailgate or rear doors (depending on the
vehicle).
X
Loosen the nuts in the luggage compartment
lip using wheel wrench
:
from the tyre-
changing tools.
X Unhook the spare wheel bracket with handle
=
and guide downwards.
X
Remove spare wheel
;
.
Stowing the spare wheel
X Make sure the valve of spare wheel
;
is
directed downwards.
X
Place spare wheel
;
in the spare wheel
bracket.
X Guide the spare wheel bracket with handle
=
upwards and attach.
X
Tighten the nuts in luggage compartment lip
using wheel wrench
:
.
Technical data
Tyres Steel wheel
185/70 R14 88 T 32
5.5 J x 14 ET 45
195/65 R15 91 T
33
6.0 J x 15 ET 44
195/65 R15 95 T
33 6.0 J x 15 ET 44
32 14'' wheels with 4-hole hub
33 15'' or 16'' wheels with 5-hole hub
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Spare wheel
Tyres and wheels