X
Hook retaining spring hooks 0043and 0087of
fastening straps 0044into the cargo tie-down
rings.
X Tighten fastening straps 0044.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-
ible spare wheel under the cargo com-
partment floor !
Only place the collapsible spare wheel in the
vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise, moisture
may get into the vehicle.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 373).
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor. Removing the emergency spare wheel
X Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
(Y page 302).
X Unscrew retaining screw 0044counter-clock-
wise.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel 0043from the
spare wheel well.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 381).
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.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from the
valve and release the air. i
Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
X Lay collapsible spare wheel 0043in the emer-
gency spare wheel well.
X Screw in retaining screw 0044clockwise in the
collapsible spare wheel to the stop.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor down
(Y page 302).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-
ible spare wheel in the emergency
spare wheel bag Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y
page 373).
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a Bang & Oluf-
sen sound system, the collapsible spare wheel is
packed in an emergency spare wheel bag. The
emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment. Removing the emergency spare wheel
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0043of fasten-
ing strap 0044from the cargo tie-down rings.
X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with
the emergency collapsible spare wheel.
X Open the bag and remove the emergency col-
lapsible spare wheel.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 381).
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
X Place the collapsible spare wheel into the
emergency spare wheel bag and close the
emergency spare wheel bag.
X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
the collapsible spare wheel into the cargo 380
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer Model
All models
3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
0043
7.5 in
0044 2.0 in
0087 2.75 in
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch
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