Mobility
not possible to tighten the bolts to the re
quired torque using the hexagonal socket
risk
of accident!
© CAUTION
When removing/fitting the wheel the rim
may hit and damage the brake disc. For this
reason,
please take care and get
a
second per
son to assist you.
(T) Note
The wheel bolts are easier to remove from the
wheel rim if
you
use the hexagonal socket in
the screwdriver handle. The reversible screw
driver blade should be removed as a precau
tionary measure when the tool is used for this
purpose.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
A directional tread pattern can be identified by
arrows on the sidewall that point in the direction
of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation
indicated when mounting the wheel. This is im
portant so that these tyres can give maximum
grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and
aquaplaning.
If
you
ever have a puncture and need to fit the
spare wheel* in the wrong direction, please drive
with extra care because the tyre will not give op
timum performance in this situation. Bear this in
mind particularly when driving on wet roads.
To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this
type of tread pattern, the defective tyre should
be replaced and refitted as soon as possible so
that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.
After changing a wheel
• Fit the hubcap or wheel bolt caps back on, as
required.
• Put the tools and jack back in the luggage com
partment.
• If the replaced wheel will not fit into the spare
wheel
well,
stow it safely in the luggage com
partment
*page
272.
• Check the tyre pressure of the fitted wheel as
soon as possible.
• On vehicles with tyre pressure loss indicator,
adjust the tyre pressures and store them via the
infotainment system
opage
311.
• The wheel bolts should be tightened to 140
Nm.
Have this checked as soon as possibLe with
a torque wrench. Until
then,
drive with caution.
• Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possi
ble.
Spare wheel
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with compact temporary spare wheel
Fig.
266 Luggage compartment: Floor panel folded up
Fig.
267 Compact temporary spare wheel (example)
The compact temporary spare wheel
*Fig.
267 is
only intended for temporary use over short dis
tances. Have the damaged wheel checked as soon
as possible by
a
qualified workshop and, if neces
sary, replaced.
PLease note the following restrictions when using
the compact temporary spare wheel. The com
pact temporary spare wheel is designed specifi
cally for this model. For this reason, do not use a
spare wheel from a different type of
vehicle.
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