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Flat tire
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̄ Flat tire
The vehicle is either equipped with a spare
wheel or the Premium tire sealant*.
The spare wheel is located under the rear
end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not
equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(୴ page 301).
When you replace a tire, the manufacturer
also recommends that you replace the tire
valve.
̈ Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic and on a level, firm, and
non-slip surface.
̈ Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
̈ Apply the handbrake.
̈ Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to position P.
̈ Any passengers should leave the vehi-
cle, ensuring that they are not endan-
gered as they do so.
̈ Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.
Warning G
Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can cause
significant changes in the vehicle’s handling
and braking characteristics. There is an in-
creased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire, at
least every 6 years, regardless of the degree
of treadwear. Check the tire pressure on the
spare wheel at regular intervals.
!CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
ț TR 600 for vehicle model type 2500
ț TR 418 for vehicle model type 3500
Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheel
Warning G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
ț The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.
ț Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only (୴ page 322). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under
the jacking point before raising the vehi-
cle.
ț The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only.
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