R 17
Tyres
Light-alloy wheel
225/55 R17 C 109/107H (104H)
7 J x 17 H2 ET 51
225/55 R17 C 109/107T (104T)
7 J x 17 H2 ET 51
R 18
Tyres
Light-alloy wheel
245/45 R18 XL 100W
11,
12,
13
7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
245/45 R18 XL 100V
11,
12,
13
7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52
R 19
Tyres
Light-alloy wheel
245/45 R19 XL 102Y
11,
12,
13,
14
8 J x 19 H2 ET 52
Spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tyre size as well as the tyre type
of the spare wheel and the wheel to be
replaced may differ. Driving characteristics
can be severely impaired when you fit the
spare wheel. There is a risk of an accident.
To prevent risks:
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adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully
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never fit more than one spare wheel that
differs from the wheel to be changed
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only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be changed for a brief period
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do not switch ESP
®
off
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have a spare wheel of a different size
replaced at the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. You must make sure that the
wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the
tyre type are correct.
When using a spare wheel of a different size, do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h.
General notes
The procedure for fitting the spare wheel is
described in "Fitting a wheel" (
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page 369).
The following should be checked regularly, par-
ticularly prior to long journeys:
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the tyre pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(
Y
page 359)
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the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket
The spare wheel is located either in the left rear
compartment or in a spare wheel bracket under
the vehicle.
Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare
wheel.
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Only for vehicles with a permissible gross weight up to 3.1 t and a permissible axle load of 1550 kg on the rear
axle.
12
Not for vehicles with a permissible gross weight up to 3.2 t.
13
Only for vehicles with rear-wheel drive and engine power output from 100 kW.
14
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
Spare wheel
375
Wheels and tyres
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