Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 320 - Manual (Page 317)

308 Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Spare wheel
Important!
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of
the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional.
However, that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and
has a limited service life of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
use before a standard wheel rim must replace it.
In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the
spare wheel.
Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel
mounted.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel rim size is 7 J x 16 H2
(C 240 Canada only - steel rims 6
1 /
2
J x 16 H2).
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown, 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 repair facility to have the flat
tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
• Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 352.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.