Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 429)

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R
never install more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ® off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is
described under "Mounting a wheel"
(
Y page 417).
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (
Y page 398). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (
Y page 429).
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
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
:
Emergency spare wheel retainer
;
Stowage well
=
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(
Y page 337).
X Vehicles with a lockable cargo
compartment floor: remove the stowage
tray.
X Release the Velcro fastener ( Y page 376).
X Take out the jack.
X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer :
counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well ;.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =.
Emergency spare wheel
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Wheels and tires
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