Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 391)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
When you replace the vehicle’s tires, you
can use the spare wheel as a regular wheel
if:
ț it is not more than 6 years old
ț rim and tire are the same model as the
regular wheels
Preparing the vehicle
̈ Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
̈ Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(
୴ page 124).
̈ Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight-ahead
position.
̈ Set the parking brake ( ୴ page 62).
̈ Move the gear selector lever to park
position P (
୴ page 162).
̈ Turn off the engine ( ୴ page 64).
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Warning!
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If the spare tire is more than 6 years old or
is not the same model as the regular tires,
have the spare tire replaced with a new tire
at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Warning!
G
G 55 AMG:
Vehicles with different tire dimensions on
the front and rear axle: rim and tire size of
spare wheel and regular wheel differ.
Handling will be adversely affected when the
spare wheel is used.
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
i Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.