Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 User Manual
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Practical hints
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Spare wheel (space-saver tire)
Use the spare wheel only temporarily,
while observing the following restrictions:
ț
Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
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Drive to the nearest repair facility to
have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as appropriate.
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Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Removing spare wheel
The spare wheel is located behind the rear
bumper.
1 Cover
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Hold left and right side of cover 1 and
pull away from bumper.
2 Screw
3 Spare wheel carrier
4 Lever
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Turn screw 2 counterclockwise using
the wrench (
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page 258).
Screw 2 remains in spare wheel
carrier 3.
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Lift spare wheel carrier slightly and
push lever 4 to the right using screw-
driver (
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page 257).
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Swing spare wheel carrier 3 down and
pull it out from under the bumper.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a mounted spare
wheel.
i
Please comply with the instructions for
“Mounting the spare wheel”
(
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page 274).
Warning!
G
Exercise care when removing or installing
spare wheel to prevent personal injury.
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