Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 457)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
̈ Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.
̈ Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
̈ Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead po-
sition.
̈ Set the parking brake.
̈ Shift automatic transmission to park
position P.
Vehicles with Air suspension package*:
̈ Do not open or close a door or tailgate
while mounting the spare wheel.
Vehicles with SmartKey:
̈ Turn off the engine ( ୴ page 34).
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
̈ Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* button once
(
୴ page 63).
̈ Open the driver’s door (this puts the
starter switch in position 0, same as
with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch). The driver’s door then
can be closed again.
̈ Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
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 mounted
Minispare wheel. Adapt your driving style
accordingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire 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
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare 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.