Flat tire, Preparing the vehicle mounting the minispare wheel, 377 practical hints – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
Flat tire
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Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
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Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
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Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(
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Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.
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Set the parking brake (
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Move the gear selector lever to P
(manual transmission: to first or
reverse gear).
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Turn off the engine (
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Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
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Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Mounting the Minispare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
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Take the wheel wrench, alignment bolt,
collapsible wheel chock, and the jack
out of the trunk (
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Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
bolts out of the trunk (
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the Minispare
wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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Open doors only when conditions are safe to
do so.