Exception: it is permissible to install a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(
Ypage 291).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if
you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
iNot all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
iThe following pages contain information
on approved wheel rims and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicle with winter tires.
Winter tires are not available at the factory
as standard equipment or optional extras.
If you want to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, it may be necessary
to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding
size. The size of the approved winter tires
may differ from the standard tires. This is
dependent on the model and the equip-
ment installed at the factory.
The tire
s and wheel rims, as well as further
information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
336Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires
found on the wheel or under "Technical data"
(
Ypage 342).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
iWhen you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem or tire pressure monitor when the
defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire pres-
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun-
ted emergency spare wheel is not the same
as the current tire pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Example)
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
XLift and remove the reversible floor panel in
the trunk (
Ypage 256).
XTurn retaining screw ;counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XRemove collapsible spare wheel :.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(
Ypage 331).
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
!
Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise, mois-
ture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used col-
lapsible spare wheel. Otherwise, the collaps-
ible spare wheel will not fit in the trunk in the
intended manner. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you have this work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
XUnscrew the valve cap from the valve.
XIf possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air.
iFully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
XScrew the valve insert back into the valve.
XScrew the valve cap back on.
XPull the protective sheet provided with the
spare wheel over the collapsible spare
wheel.
XStow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk.
XUse the retaining screw to pierce the pro-
tective sheet and fasten the collapsible
spare wheel in place.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
!
Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before lower-
ing the vehicle. The wheel rim could other-
wise be damaged.
340Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires
