Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG - Manual (Page 405)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
̈ Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
̈ Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(
୴ page 119).
̈ 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.
̈ 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 404).
̈ Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,
wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump
out of the trunk (
୴ page 380).
Warning!
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The dimensions of the spare wheel with col-
lapsible tire are different from those of the
road wheels. As a result, the vehicle han-
dling 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.
Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare
wheel is mounted. i
Open doors only when conditions are
safe to do so.