Mercedes-Benz 2002 C 230 Kompressor - Manual (Page 329)

326 Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Spare wheel
Important!
The spare wheel rim size is 4 1 /
2
B x 15 H 2 with
inflatable, collapsible tire, size 165-15 89 P.
You should inflate the spare tire using the supplied air
pump.
In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the
spare wheel, while observing the following restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the
flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
• Do not operate vehicle with more than one
collapsible spare wheel/tire mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 374.
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result, the
vehicle handling characteristics change when
driving with a mounted spare wheel.
The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quick as
possible.