Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Removing the collapsible spare wheel
The collapsible spare wheel is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
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Observe the information on mounting tires
(
/
page 392).
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Open the tailgate.
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Open the cargo compartment floor.
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Remove the collapsible spare wheel.
Mercedes‑Maybach vehicles
Without refrigerator box: The collapsible spare
wheel is located in the collapsible spare wheel
bag on the cargo compartment floor.
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Observe the information on mounting tires
(
/
page 392).
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Open the cargo compartment.
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Loosen the lashing straps.
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Unhook the retaining spring hooks of the lash-
ing straps from the brackets.
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Remove the collapsible spare wheel bag
together with the collapsible spare wheel.
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Open the collapsible spare wheel bag and
remove the collapsible spare wheel.
With refrigerator box:The collapsible spare wheel
is located in the collapsible spare wheel bag
inside the open cargo compartment floor.
#
Observe the information on mounting tires
(
/
page 392).
#
Open the cargo compartment.
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Loosen the lashing straps.
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Unhook the retaining spring hooks of the lash-
ing straps from the brackets.
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Remove the collapsible spare wheel bag
together with the collapsible spare wheel.
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Open the collapsible spare wheel bag and
remove the collapsible spare wheel.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
Requirements:
R
Mount the collapsible spare wheel as descri-
bed (
/
page 401).
R
Remove the tire inflation compressor from the
storage space under the trunk floor
(
/
page 357).
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NOTE Damage to the collapsible spare
wheel when lowering the vehicle
Lowering the vehicle without previously inflat-
ing the collapsible spare wheel can damage its
rim.
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Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before low-
ering the vehicle.
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NOTE Overheating due to the tire inflation
compressor running too long
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Do not run the tire inflation compressor
for longer than ten minutes without inter-
ruption.
406 Wheels and tires