Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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shop. The new wheel must have the cor-
rect dimensions.
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The emergency spare wheel is secured in the
emergency spare wheel bag in the trunk.
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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Specified tightening torque: 96 lb-ft (130 Nm)
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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 446)
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Tire and Loading Information placard
(
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page 451)
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Tire pressure table (
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page 447)
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Notes on installing tires (
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page 462)
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Installing an emergency spare wheel
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page 467)
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