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the defective wheel has been replaced with a

have no information about their previous

new wheel.

usage.

Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: all fit-

! Large wheels: the lower the section width

ted wheels must be equipped with functioning

for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride

sensors.

comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll comfort

and suspension comfort are reduced and the

risk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a

Wheel/tyre combinations

result of driving over obstacles increases.

The recommended tyre pressures for various

Information regarding permitted wheel/tyre

operating conditions can be found in the tyre

combinations can be found at a Mercedes-Benz

pressure table inside the fuel filler flap. For fur-

Service Centre.

ther information on tyre pressure, see

( Y page 370). Check tyre pressures regularly

! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

and only when the tyres are cold.

mends that you only use tyres and wheels

Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the

which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz

vehicle:

specifically for your vehicle.

These are specially adapted to the control

R with tyres of the same size across an axle

(left/right)

systems, such as ABS or ESP ® and are

marked as follows:

R with the same type of tyres at a given time

(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended

R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original

tyres)

R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended

(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)

i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not

equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is

R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-

therefore recommended that you additionally

tain AMG tyres)

equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit

Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may

tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-

only be used on wheels that have been spe-

Wheels and tyres

tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be

cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.

obtained from a qualified specialist work-

Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tested

shop.

and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain

characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise

emissions or fuel consumption, may other-

Emergency spare wheel

wise be adversely affected. In addition, when

driving with a load, tyre dimension variations

Important safety notes

could cause the tyres to come into contact

with the bodywork and axle components. This

G WARNING

could result in damage to the tyres or the

vehicle.

The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type

of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel

Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-

age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or

and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-

accessories other than those tested and

ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel

approved.

may severely impair the driving characteris-

Further information about wheels, tyres and

tics. There is a risk of accident.

approved combinations can be obtained from

To prevent hazardous situations:

any qualified specialist workshop.

R Adapt your driving style accordingly and

! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor rec-

drive carefully.

ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previ-

ous damage cannot always be detected on

R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-

retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz

gency spare wheel if the dimensions are

cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded

different to those of the wheel being

tyres are fitted. Do not fit used tyres if you

replaced.

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If you are driving with the emergency spare

R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare

wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning sys-

wheel briefly if the dimensions are different

tem or the tyre pressure monitor cannot func-

to those of the wheel being replaced.

tion reliably. Restart the tyre pressure loss warn-

ing system or tyre pressure monitor only once

R Do not switch off ESP ® .

the defective wheel has been replaced with a

R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare

new wheel.

wheel in question replaced at the nearest

Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor: after an

qualified specialist workshop. Make sure

emergency spare wheel has been fitted, the sys-

that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre

tem may still display the tyre pressure of the

type are correct.

removed wheel for a few minutes. The value dis-

played for the position where the emergency

! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with

spare wheel is fitted is not the same as the cur-

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: only

rent tyre pressure of the emergency spare

use the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel

wheel.

on the rear axle. If you fit the "Minispare"

emergency spare wheel to the front axle, the

braking system could be damaged.

Removing/stowing the emergency

If a tyre on the front axle is damaged, an

spare wheel

undamaged wheel on the rear axle must be

Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency

replaced first with the "Minispare" emergency

spare wheel. The damaged wheel on the front

spare wheel under the luggage com-

axle can then be replaced by the undamaged

partment floor

wheel from the rear axle.

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

You must observe the instruction label on the

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.

The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be

When using an emergency spare wheel or spare

found in the stowage well under the luggage

Wheels and tyres

wheel of a different size, you must not exceed

compartment floor.

the maximum speed of 80 km/h.

You should regularly check the pressure of all

your tyres, including the emergency spare

wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and cor-

rect the pressure as necessary ( Y page 370).

The value on the wheel is valid.

Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency

spare wheels.

General notes

You can ask for information regarding permitted

emergency spare wheels at a qualified specialist

Removing the emergency spare wheel

workshop.

X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards

Fitting the emergency spare wheel is described

( Y page 322).

under "Fitting a wheel" ( Y page 376).

X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer ; anti-

An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted

clockwise and remove it.

against the direction of rotation. Observe the

X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare

time restriction on use as well as the speed lim-

wheel :.

itation specified on the emergency spare wheel.

Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,

regardless of wear. This also applies to the

emergency spare wheel.

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Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

spare wheel bag

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

The collapsible emergency spare wheel can be

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

found in the stowage well under the luggage

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

compartment floor.

On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys-

tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel is

packed in an emergency spare wheel bag. The

emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the

lashing eyelets in the luggage compartment.

Removing the emergency spare wheel

X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards

( Y page 322).

X Unscrew retaining screw ; anti-clockwise.

X Remove collapsible emergency spare

Removing the emergency spare wheel

wheel : from the spare wheel well.

X Detach the fastening straps ;.

Inflating the collapsible emergency spare wheel

X Unhook retaining spring hooks : and = of

( Y page 383).

fastening straps ; from the lasing eyelets.

Take the following steps to stow a used collaps-

X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with

Wheels and tyres

ible emergency spare wheel. Otherwise, it will

the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel.

not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz

X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and

recommends that you have this work performed

remove the "Minispare" emergency spare

at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a

wheel.

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Stowing the emergency spare wheel

X Place the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel

X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.

into the emergency spare wheel bag and

X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from the

close the emergency spare wheel bag.

valve and release the air.

X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with

i Fully deflating the tyre may take a few

the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel into

minutes.

the luggage compartment with the carrying

strap at the back.

X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.

X Hook retaining spring hooks : and = of

X Screw the valve cap back on.

fastening straps ; into the lasing eyelets.

X Lay collapsible emergency spare wheel : in

X Tighten fastening straps ;.

the emergency spare wheel well.

X Screw in retaining screw ; clockwise in the

collapsible emergency wheel to the stop.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-

X Swing the luggage compartment floor down

ible emergency spare wheel under the

( Y page 322).

luggage compartment floor

! Only place the collapsible emergency spare

wheel in the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,

moisture may get into the vehicle.

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Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-

Inflating the collapsible emergency

ible emergency spare wheel in the

spare wheel (Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

emergency spare wheel bag

4MATIC)

Observe the instructions and safety notes in the

! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare

"Fitting a wheel" section ( Y page 376).

wheel using the tyre inflation compressor

On Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a Bang & Oluf-

before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim

sen sound system, the collapsible emergency

could otherwise be damaged.

spare wheel is packed in an emergency spare

! Do not operate the tyre inflation compres-

wheel bag. The emergency spare wheel bag is

sor for longer than eight minutes at a time

secured to the lashing eyelets in the luggage

without a break. It may otherwise overheat.

compartment.

The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-

ated again once it has cooled down.

Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-

tions on the tyre inflation compressor label and

on the tyre sealant bottle.

X Mount the collapsible emergency spare wheel

as described ( Y page 376).

The collapsible emergency spare wheel must

be mounted before it is inflated.

X Remove the tyre inflation compressor from

the stowage space under the luggage com-

partment floor ( Y page 350).

Removing the emergency spare wheel

X Unhook retaining spring hooks : of fasten-

ing strap ; from the lashing eyelets.

Wheels and tyres

X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with

the collapsible emergency spare wheel.

X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and

remove the collapsible emergency spare

wheel.

Inflating the collapsible emergency spare wheel

( Y page 383).

Stowing the emergency spare wheel

X Place the collapsible emergency spare wheel

X Pull connector ? and hose B out of the

into the emergency spare wheel bag and

housing.

close the emergency spare wheel bag.

X Remove the cap from the valve on the col-

X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with

lapsible emergency spare wheel.

the collapsible emergency spare wheel into

X Screw union nut ; of hose B onto the valve.

the luggage compartment with the carrying

X Make sure on/off switch A of the tyre infla-

strap at the back.

tion compressor is set to 0.

X Hook retaining spring hooks : of fastening

X Insert connector ? into a socket in your vehi-

strap ; into the lashing eyelets.

cle.

X Tighten fastening strap ;.

Cigarette lighter socket: ( Y page 327)

12 V sockets: ( Y page 327)

Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter

( Y page 327). Observe the notes on sockets

( Y page 327).

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X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock

( Y page 144).

X Press on and off switch A on the tyre inflation

compressor to I.

The tyre inflation compressor is switched on.

The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is shown

on pressure gauge =.

X Pump the tyre to the specified tyre pressure.

The specified tyre pressure is printed on the

yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.

X When the specified tyre pressure has been

reached, press on and off switch A on the

electric air pump to 0.

The tyre inflation compressor is switched off.

X Turn the key to position u in the ignition

lock.

X If the tyre pressure is higher than the speci-

fied pressure, press pressure release valve

button : until the correct tyre pressure has

been reached.

X Unscrew union nut ; on hose B from the

valve.

X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible

emergency spare wheel valve again.

X Stow connector ? and hose B in the lower

section of the tyre inflation compressor.

Wheels and tyres

X Stow the tyre inflation compressor in the vehi-

cle.

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