Emergency wheel
Concept
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel
can be used in place of the wheel with the defec‐
tive tire. The emergency wheel is only intended
for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel
has been replaced.
General information
Mount one emergency wheel only.
Also check the tire inflation pressure of the
emergency wheel in the cargo area regularly, and
correct it as needed.
Safety information
Warning
The emergency wheel has particular dimen‐
sions. When driving with an emergency wheel,
changed driving properties may occur, for in‐
stance reduced lane stability when braking, lon‐
ger braking distance, and changed self-steering
properties in the limit area. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Overview
The emergency wheel and the wheel change
tools are located in the cargo area under the
cargo floor panel.
Removing the emergency wheel
1. Pull the luggage compartment floor up.
2. Slacken the luggage strap at the clasp, ar‐
row 1, but do not release completely.
3. Detach the hooks of the luggage straps at the
lashing points.
4. Remove the tool holder from the emergency
wheel.
5. Remove the emergency wheel from the stor‐
age well, arrow 2.
Inserting the emergency wheel
1.
Pull the luggage compartment floor up.
2. Place the emergency wheel in the storage
well.
3. Insert the tool holder.
4. Attach the hooks of the luggage straps at the
lashing points.
5. Tie the ratchet strap. Make sure that it is cor‐
rectly and firmly seated.
6. Push the cargo floor panel downward.
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Wheels and tires
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Online Edition for Part no. 01405A111C1 - VI/20
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