
replaced with a standard wheel as soon
as possible.
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Never install more than one emergency
spare wheel.
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When operating your vehicle with the
emergency spare wheel installed, adapt
your driving style accordingly and drive
carefully.
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Do not switch off ESP
®
.
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Snow chains must not be installed on
the emergency spare wheel.
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Replace the emergency spare wheel
after a maximum of six years, regard‐
less of wear.
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When using an emergency spare wheel
(which is different from the wheel to be
replaced) a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
must not be exceeded.
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The tire pressure of the emergency spare
wheel must be checked before starting a jour‐
ney.
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Have the emergency spare wheel replaced by
a qualified specialist workshop.
The following should be checked regularly, partic‐
ularly prior to long journeys:
R
the secure positioning of the spare tire
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the tire pressure of the spare wheel (adjust
the tire pressure if necessary) (
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page 207)
R
the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket
The spare wheel is located either on the left in
the rear compartment or in a spare wheel bracket
under the vehicle.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
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If you have installed an emergency spare
wheel or spare wheel, the tire pressure moni‐
tor will not function for this wheel. The emer‐
gency spare wheel or spare wheel is not
equipped with a sensor for monitoring tire
pressure.
Installing/removing the spare wheel
Removing the spare wheel in the rear com‐
partment
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Take auxiliary tool
3
and lug wrench
2
out
of the vehicle tool kit .
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Open the tailgate/rear-end door.
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Attach auxiliary tool
3
to lug wrench
2
.
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Unscrew the bolt in the middle of the wheel
with lug wrench
2
and attached auxiliary
tool
3
.
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Remove spare wheel bracket
4
.
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Remove the wheel from spare wheel bracket
1
.
Installing the spare wheel in the rear com‐
partment
#
Take auxiliary tool
3
and lug wrench
2
out
of the vehicle tool kit .
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Place the wheel onto spare wheel bracket
1
in the wheel arch.
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Screw on the bolt along with spare wheel
bracket
4
. To do so, use lug wrench
2
with
attached auxiliary tool
3
.
#
Tighten the bolt using lug wrench
2
and
attached auxiliary tool
3
.
#
Stow auxiliary tool
3
and lug wrench
2
in
the vehicle tool kit.
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Close the tailgate/rear-end door.
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