The wheel or tyre size and the tyre type of the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced may differ. The emergency spare wheel or spare wheel can significantly impair driving characteristics of the vehicle.
To prevent hazardous situations:
The deflated emergency spare wheel is secured in the emergency spare wheel bag in the load compartment and is secured to the adjustable load compartment floor in the lower position.
Before stowing the emergency spare wheel, make sure there is no air left in the tyre.
If necessary, allow the air to escape.
To release air from the tyre: remove the valve cap of the tyre.
Press down the metal insert in the valve using a pointed object, e.g. a pen.
Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
Check the tyre pressure of the emergency spare wheel fitted. Correct the pressure as necessary.
The maximum permissible speed with an emergency spare wheel fitted is 80 km/h.
Do not fit the emergency spare wheel with snow chains.
Replace the emergency spare wheel after six years at the latest, regardless of wear.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure loss warning system: if an emergency spare wheel is fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning system cannot function reliably. Only restart the system again when the emergency spare wheel has been replaced with a new wheel.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring system: if an emergency spare wheel is fitted, the tyre pressure monitoring system cannot function reliably. For a few minutes after an emergency spare wheel is fitted, the system may still display the tyre pressure of the removed wheel. Only restart the system again when the emergency spare wheel has been replaced with a new wheel.