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 dier. The emer-
gency spare wheel or spare wheel can signi-
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 diers
in size.
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Only use an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel briey.
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Have the emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a dierent size replaced
at the nearest qualied specialist work-
shop. The new wheel must have the cor-
rect dimensions.
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 aer 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 specied tire pressure is stated on the
label of the emergency spare wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 348)
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Tire and loading information placard
(/ page 353)
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Tire pressure table (/ page 350)
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Notes on installing tires (/ page 365)
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Installing an emergency spare wheel
(/ page 369)
Wheels and tires
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