Emergency spare wheel
Notes on the emergency spare wheel
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WARNING Risk of accident caused by
incorrect wheel and tyre dimensions
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.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel may severely impair the driving char‐
acteristics.
To prevent hazardous situations:
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Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
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Never fit more than one emergency
spare wheel or spare wheel that differs
in size.
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Only use an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size briefly.
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Do not switch off ESP
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Have the emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size replaced
at the nearest qualified specialist work‐
shop. The new wheel must have the
correct dimensions.
Check the tyre pressure of the emergency spare
wheel fitted. Correct the pressure as necessary.
The maximum permissible speed with an emer‐
gency 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.
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Vehicles with a tyre pressure loss warn‐
ing system: If an emergency spare wheel is
fitted the tyre pressure loss warning system
cannot function reliably. Only restart the sys‐
tem 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 fit‐
ted the tyre pressure monitoring system can‐
not 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: For a few minutes after an emer‐
gency spare wheel is fitted, the system may
still display the tyre pressure of the removed
wheel.
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
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Notes on tyre pressure (→ page 409)
R
Tyre pressure table (→ page 410)
Removing the emergency spare wheel
The emergency spare wheel is secured in the
emergency spare wheel bag in the boot.
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Observe the information on mounting tyres
(→ page 417).
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Open the boot.
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Detach the fastening straps.
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Unhook the retaining spring hooks of the fas‐
tening straps from the brackets.
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Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with
the emergency spare wheel.
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