Mercedes-Benz 2002 C-Class Sportscoupe Automobile User Manual


 
326Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Spare wheel
Important!
The spare wheel rim size is 4
1
/
2
Bx15H2 with
inflatable, collapsible tire, size 165-15 89 P.
You should inflate the spare tire using the supplied air
pump.
In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the
spare wheel, while observing the following restrictions:
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the
flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
Do not operate vehicle with more than one
collapsible spare wheel/tire mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 374.
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result, the
vehicle handling characteristics change when
driving with a mounted spare wheel.
The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quick as
possible.