Removing the collapsible spare wheel
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
The emergency spare wheel can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 247).
XReach into cutout :in the tool holder and lift
it up.
XRemove collapsible spare wheel ;.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(
Ypage 313).
Stowing a used collapsible spare
wheel
!
Only place the collapsible spare wheel in the
vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise, moisture
may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used collaps-
ible spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit into the
spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you have this work performed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XUnscrew the valve cap from the valve.
XUse the back of the valve cap to 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.
XRemove the protective sheet from the vehicle
tool kit and pull it over the collapsible spare
wheel.
XStow the collapsible spare wheel in the emer-
gency spare wheel well under the trunk.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
!
Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the
tire inflation compressor before lowering the
vehicle. The wheel rim could otherwise be
damaged.
!Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than eight minutes at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operated
again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions on the tire inflation compressor label and
on the tire sealant bottle.
XMount the collapsible spare wheel as descri-
bed (Ypage 313).
The collapsible spare wheel must be mounted before it is inflated.
XRemove the tire inflation compressor from
the stowage space under the trunk floor
(
Ypage 277).
XPull connector ?and the hose out of the
housing.
XRemove the cap from the valve on the col-
lapsible spare wheel.
XScrew union nut :of the hose onto the valve.
XMake sure on/off switch Aof the tire infla-
tion compressor is set to 0.
XInsert connector ?into a 12 V socket
(Ypage 253) in your vehicle.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 123).
XPress on/off switch Aon the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched on.
The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is shown
on pressure gauge =.
XInflate the tire to the specified tire pressure.
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