Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
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WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tire dimensions
The wheel or tire sizes and the tire type of the
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced may differ. The emer-
gency spare wheel or spare wheel can signifi-
cantly impair driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
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Drive carefully.
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Never install 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 cor-
rect dimensions.
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The emergency spare wheel is fastened in the
cargo compartment under the cargo floor.
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Not for Mercedes-Maybach vehicles.
Observe the following notes on installing an emer-
gency spare wheel:
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The maximum permissible speed with an
emergency spare wheel installed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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Do not install 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.
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Use the wheel bolts that are included with the
emergency spare wheel.
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Check the tire pressure of the emergency
spare wheel installed. Correct the pressure as
necessary.
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The specified tire pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem: if an emergency spare wheel is installed,
the tire pressure monitoring system cannot
function reliably. For a few minutes after an
emergency spare wheel is installed, the sys-
tem may still display the tire pressure of the
removed wheel. Only restart the system again
when the emergency spare wheel has been
replaced with a new wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (
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page 375)
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Tire and Loading Information placard
(
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page 380)
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Tire pressure table (
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page 377)
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Notes on installing tires (
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page 392)
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Installing an emergency spare wheel
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page 396)
Wheels and tires 403