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Make sure the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
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If you are not sure, do not move the
vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop and have the tightening tor‐
que checked immediately.
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Check the tire pressure of the newly moun‐
ted wheel and adjust accordingly.
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Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring
system (/ page 390).
Make sure to observe the following further rela‐
ted subject:
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Notes on tire pressure (/ page 385)
Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
&
WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tire dimensions
The wheel or tire size and the tire type of the
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and
the wheel to be replaced may differ. Mount‐
ing an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel
may severely impair the driving characteris‐
tics.
To prevent hazardous situations:
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Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
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Never mount more than one emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel that differs
in size.
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Only use an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size briefly.
#
Do not switch off ESP
®
.
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>Have the emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size replaced
at the nearest qualified specialist work‐
shop. The new wheel must have the
correct dimensions.
Check the tire pressure of the emergency spare
wheel installed. Correct the pressure as neces‐
sary.
The maximum permissible speed with an emer‐
gency spare wheel installed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Do not install the emergency spare wheel with
snow chains.
Replace the emergency spare wheel after six
years at the latest, regardless of wear.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
R
Notes on tire pressure (/ page 385)
R
Tire and Loading Information placard
(/ page 391)
R
Tire pressure table (/ page 387)
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Wheels and tires