Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed torque.
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Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
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If you are not sure, do not move the
vehicle. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop and have the tightening tor‐
que checked immediately.
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Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust it if necessary.
% The following does not apply if the new
wheel is an emergency spare wheel.
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Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
system: restart the tyre pressure monitoring
system (
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page 332).
Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tyre dimensions
The wheel or tyre size and the tyre type of
the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ. The
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel can
significantly impair driving characteristics of
the vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
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Drive carefully.
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Never fit more than one emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel that differs
in size.
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Only use an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel briefly.
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Have the emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size replaced
at the nearest qualified specialist work‐
shop. The new wheel must have the
correct dimensions.
% The emergency spare wheel is secured in the
emergency spare wheel bag in the load com‐
partment.
Observe the following notes on fitting an emer‐
gency spare wheel:
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Check the tyre pressure of the emergency
spare wheel fitted. Correct the pressure as
necessary.
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The maximum permissible speed with an
emergency spare wheel fitted is 80 km/h.
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Do not fit the emergency spare wheel with
snow chains.
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Replace the emergency spare wheel after six
years at the latest, regardless of wear.
342 Wheels and tyres