Mobility
Inflating
be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so
that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.
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Unscrew the valve cap from the collapsible
spare wheel.
After changing a wheel
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Screw the compressor hose onto the tyre valve
of the collapsible spare wheel.
Plug the connector of the compressor into an
electrical socket on the vehicle and switch it on.
Run the compressor until the tyre pressure rea-
ches the value listed on the tyre pressure stick-
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Fit the wheel bolt caps back on, as required.
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Put the tools and jack back in their correct stor-
age location.
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If the replaced wheel will not fit into the spare
wheel well, stow it safely in the luggage com-
partment ðpage 92.
er ðpage 338, Fig. 208 ð
.
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Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
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Check the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as
soon as possible.
Stowing
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Adjust the tyre pressure and store it in the MMI
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Unscrew the valve completely to release the air
from the tyre. If necessary, seek assistance
from a qualified workshop.
Screw the valve back in once the air has esca-
ped.
ðpage 343 or ðpage 344.
The wheel bolts should be tightened to
160 Nm. Have this checked as soon as possible
with a torque wrench. Until then, drive with
caution.
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Wait a few hours before placing the collapsible
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Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi-
ble.
spare wheel back in the spare wheel well. Only
then can it be folded back completely and stow-
ed safely.
Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
Secure the collapsible spare wheel with the
Collapsible spare wheel
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Applies to: vehicles with collapsible spare wheel
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plastic knob.
Fold the floor panel back down.
The collapsible spare wheel is only intended for
temporary use over short distances. After use,
have it checked as soon as possible by a qualified
workshop and, if necessary, replaced.
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Snow chains
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be
used on the collapsible spare wheel.
Please note the following restrictions when using
the collapsible spare wheel. The collapsible spare
wheel is designed specifically for this model. For
this reason, do not use a collapsible spare wheel
from a different type of vehicle.
Should you have a puncture on one of the rear
wheels when using snow chains, fit the collapsi-
ble spare wheel in place of one of the front
wheels. You can then attach the snow chains to
the wheel taken from the front and use this
wheel to replace the punctured rear wheel.
The collapsible spare wheel is stowed under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment.
Important: The tools ðpage 353 and compressor
must be unpacked and ready for use.
WARNING
– Use the collapsible spare wheel in an emer-
gency only and take extra care when driving
if it is more than 6 years old.
Removing
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Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor
panel.
– The compressor and the hose can become
very hot during operation (risk of burns).
– The tyre pressure must be checked as soon
as possible after fitting the collapsible spare
wheel – an incorrectly inflated tyre can in-
crease the risk of accident.
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Turn the plastic knob anti-clockwise.
Take out the collapsible spare wheel.
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Pump up the collapsible spare wheel prior to use.
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