Open the driver’s door (this puts
the starter switch in position 0,
same as with the SmartKey re-
moved from the starter switch). The
driver’s door then can be closed
again.

Remove the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button from the starter
switch.

Warning!

The dimensions of the spare wheel are

different from those of the road wheels. As

a result, the vehicle handling characteristics

change when driving with a spare wheel

mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-

ingly.

The spare wheel is for temporary use only.

When driving with spare 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 Light

Truck Center as soon as possible to have the

spare wheel replaced with a regular road

wheel.

Never operate the vehicle with more than

one spare wheel mounted.

Do not switch off the ESP

with a spare

wheel mounted.

Open doors only when conditions are safe to

do so.

You can use the power outlets in the cargo

compartment or in the second seat row to
operate the electric air pump even when the
ignition is switched off, e.g. in order to inflate the
collapsible tire (

୴

page 501).

An emergency shut-off feature ensures that the
vehicle’s electrical voltage does not fall below a
minimum level. If the voltage drops to this mini-
mum level, the power outlets are automatically
switched off. This ensures that enough power
remains to start the engine.