Flat tire, Preparing the vehicle, Breakdown assistance – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual
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Stainless-steel spare hub cap
X
Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool
kit (
Y
page 302).
X
Open the lock on cover ring : with
screwdriver = or a similar tool.
X
Fold tab ; down.
X
Pull cover ring : apart and remove it.
X
Pull off cover panel ?.
i
When refitting cover panel ?, make sure
that retainer A engages in recess B.
Removing the spare wheel
The spare wheel is heavy. Take particular note
of this when removing the spare wheel.
X
Remove wheel nuts :.
X
Remove the spare wheel.
Mounting the wheel
After changing a wheel:
X
Repair or replace the damaged wheel as
soon as possible and secure the spare
wheel in place again.
X
Secure the damaged wheel on the spare
wheel bracket with wheel nuts :. When
doing so, make sure that the wheel cannot
come loose.
X
When refitting cover panel ?, make sure
that retainer B engages in recess
A(
Y
page 304).
X
Make sure that tab ; is below when
refitting cover ring :(
Y
page 304).
X
For safety reasons, regularly check to
ensure that the wheel is securely fastened.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 104).
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Flat tire
Breakdown assistance