Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
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In the case of a flat tire, you may
temporarily use the Minispare wheel when
observing the following restrictions:
ț Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
ț Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.
ț Do not operate vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
page 439).
Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)
The collapsible tire is located in the
storage compartment underneath the
trunk floor.
Removing the collapsible tire
̈ Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
1 Collapsible tire
2 Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire)
3 Retaining screw
!
To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from upper edge of
trunk and lower trunk floor before
closing the trunk lid.
Warning! G
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted.
The Minispare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and should be replaced with a
regular road wheel as quickly as possible.