Mercedes-Benz

Notes on the emergency spare wheel and spare wheel

Emergency spare wheel: wheel and/or tyre dimensions as well as the type of tyre are different from the wheel to be replaced.

A label with the limit speed and tyre pressure can be found on the emergency spare wheel.

Spare wheel: wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the type of tyre correspond to the other fitted wheels.

A fitted emergency spare wheel or spare wheel changes the driving characteristics and bears risks.

WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect wheel and tyre dimensions

Mounting an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel may severely impair the driving characteristics.

There is an increased risk of an accident.

To prevent hazardous situations:

Check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel once fitted and, if necessary, adjust.

The emergency spare wheel may only be used temporarily and must be replaced with a standard wheel as soon as possible.

Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel.

Adapt your driving style and drive carefully in emergency spare wheel mode.

Do not switch off ESP®.

Do not use snow chains on the emergency spare wheel.

Replace the emergency spare wheel after six years at the latest, regardless of wear.

When using an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel (different from the wheel to be replaced), you must not exceed a permissible top speed of 80 km/h.
Have the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel replaced by a qualified specialist workshop More.
The tyre pressure of the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel must be checked before starting a journey and, if necessary, adjusted More.

The following should be checked regularly, particularly prior to long journeys:

that the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel are firmly secured
the tyre pressure of the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel (adjust the tyre pressure if necessary) More
the fastenings of the emergency spare wheel holder or spare wheel holder

The spare wheel is located either on the left in the rear compartment or in a spare wheel holder under the vehicle.

Replace the tyres after six years at the latest, regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare wheel.

If you have fitted a spare wheel, the tyre pressure monitor will not function for this wheel. The spare wheel is not equipped with a sensor for monitoring tyre pressure.