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If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels, then the spare wheel must only be used in the event of a vehicle

breakdown and only for a short period of time ⇒

Note the driver information:

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains.

After installing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking the tir

pressure.

The tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel must be checked every time the tire pressure of the regular

wheels is taken, or at least once a month. The tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel when the tires are col

must correspond to the details on the tire inﬂation pressure label ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel can result in loss of vehicle control, serious accidents or

death.

Never use the spare wheel or compact spare wheel if it is damaged or if it is worn down to the wear indicator.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels or you are using a compact spare wheel, never drive faster

than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Some vehicles may be equipped with a compact spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The compact spare wheel

can be identiﬁed by a label stating “80 km/h” or “50 mph”. This label indicates the permitted maximum speed at

which the tire may be driven. Do not cover the sticker while the wheel is in use.

Never drive more than 200 km (125 miles) with a temporary compact spare wheel ﬁtted to the drive axle.

Avoid hard acceleration, hard braking, and driving fast around curves.

Replace the compact spare wheel as soon as possible with a regular wheel. The spare wheel is only intended for

short-term use.

Always secure the compact spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied by the factory.

Never drive with more than one compact spare wheel.

Never drive with more than one spare wheel that differs from the regular tires.

After mounting the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking

the tire pressure.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel.

Removing and Fitting Hubcaps

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing Hubcaps

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Fig. 181 Remove the hubcap.

The wheel center trim is for protecting the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components and insert it into a hole (alloy wheel) or

hook it onto the edge (steel wheel) of the hubcap ﬁg. 181.

2. Remove the trim in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 181.

Fitting Hubcaps

1. Press the hubcap centrally onto the rim and press it against the rim until it you feel it engage.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

Do not use damaged hubcaps.

Check whether the hubcap is securely engaged all the way around.

WARNING

Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced. This

also applies when wheel covers are retroﬁtted. An insufﬁcient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase

signiﬁcantly.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

Check whether the hubcap is securely engaged all the way around.

Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers

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Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing wheel hub covers

Fig. 182 Remove the wheel hub cover.

The full wheel covers protect the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.

2. Engage the extraction hook in one of the openings on the wheel hub cover.

3. Remove the wheel hub cover with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a lug wrench for remova

ﬁg. 182.

Installing the full wheel cover

1. Make sure the anti-theft wheel bolts are positioned correctly ⇒ Changing a wheel.

2. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure that the entir

outer edge of the cover is secured.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

Do not use damaged hubcaps.

Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

WARNING

Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced. This

also applies when wheel covers are retroﬁtted. An insufﬁcient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase

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signiﬁcantly.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

Check whether the cut-out for the tire valve in the wheel hub cover is in the right position.

Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

NOTICE

The wheel hub cover might be screwed on tightly and may be damaged if it is pulled off.

Do not use force to remove tightly screwed wheel hub covers.

Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing the Caps

Fig. 183 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.

The caps are for protecting the wheel bolts and must be completely reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.

2. Insert the extraction hook into the opening in the cap.

3. Remove the cap with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 183.

Putting on Caps

1. Push the cap all the way onto the wheel bolts.

The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. This cap only ﬁts on the anti-theft wheel bolt and not on conventional wheel

bolts.

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