Mercedes-Benz pmn - Manual (Page 355)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̄ Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
̈ Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.
̈ Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(
୴ page 114).
̈ Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
̈ Set the parking brake ( ୴ page 54).
̈ Move the gear selector lever to P
(manual transmission to first or reverse
gear).
̈ Turn off the engine ( ୴ page 56).
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Mounting the spare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
୴ page 353).
Vehicles with Minispare wheel:
̈ Take the wheel wrench, the wheel
bolts, and the jack out of the trunk
(
୴ page 329).
̈ Take the Minispare wheel out of the
trunk (
୴ page 333).
Vehicles with collapsible tire
(C 55 AMG only):
̈ Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,
wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump
out of the trunk (
୴ page 330).
Warning!
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The dimensions of the spare wheel
(Minispare or collapsible tire) are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result,
the vehicle handling characteristics change
when driving with a spare wheel mounted.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
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Open doors only when conditions are
safe to do so.