Breakdown assista nce, Flat tire – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual
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Example
X
Turn retaining screw ; counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X
Remove collapsible spare wheel :.
AMG vehicles
X
AMG vehicles: loosen tensioning
straps : on both sides.
X
Unhook retaining spring hooks ; and =
tensioning strap : from the bracket.
X
Remove the bag with the collapsible spare
wheel.
X
Open the bag and remove the collapsible
spare wheel.
For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
(
Y
page 275).
Stowing a used collapsible spare wheel
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. Otherwise, the
collapsible spare wheel will not fit in the trunk
in the intended manner. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you have this work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
!
Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
X
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X
If possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air.
i
Fully deflating the tire can take a few
minutes.
X
Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X
Screw the valve cap back on.
X
Pull the protective sheet provided with the
spare wheel over the collapsible spare
wheel.
X
Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk.
X
Use the retaining screw to pierce the
protective sheet and fasten the collapsible
spare wheel in place.
X
AMG vehicles: pull the bag over the
collapsible spare wheel and close it.
X
Place the bag with the collapsible spare
wheel in the trunk.
X
Hook in the retaining strap carabiners and
lash the collapsible spare wheel to the
bracket.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
collapsible spare wheel or MOExtended tires
(tires with run-flat properties) (
Y
page 281).
i
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
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.
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