Mercedes-Benz

Notes on the emergency spare wheel and spare wheel

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

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

WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect wheel and tyre dimensions

Driving with the spare wheel fitted can severely impair the vehicle's driving characteristics.

To avoid risks, observe the following points:

Drive carefully

Never fit more than one spare wheel which is different from the wheel to be replaced.

Only use the spare wheel for a short period of time.

Change a spare wheel which is of a different size at the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Be sure to pay attention to the correct wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the tyre type.

When using a spare wheel (which is different from the wheel to be replaced) a top speed of 80 km/h must not be exceeded.
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must be checked before starting a journey .
Have the emergency spare wheel replaced by a qualified specialist workshop.

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

the secure positioning of the spare tyre
the tyre pressure of the spare wheel (adjust the tyre pressure if necessary) More
the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket

The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel bracket under the rear of 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.