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̈ Loosen retaining screw 3 by turning it
counterclockwise.
̈ Remove collapsible tire 1.
Storing the collapsible tire
If you wish to store the collapsible tire after
use, carry out the following steps.
Otherwise the collapsible tire will not fit
the storage compartment.
̈ Unscrew the valve cap from the valve
of the collapsible tire.
̈ Take the valve extractor from the
vehicle tool kit (
୴ page 391).
̈ Unscrew the valve insert from the valve
and allow the air to escape.
̈ Screw the valve insert back into the
valve.
̈ Screw the valve cap back on the valve.
̈ Pull the protective wrap provided with
the vehicle tool kit over the collapsible
tire.
̈ Store the collapsible tire and the valve
extractor in the storage compartment
underneath the trunk floor.
̈ Pierce the protective wrap with
retaining screw 3.
̈ Secure the collapsible tire by turning
retaining screw 3 clockwise.
!
Make sure the collapsible tire is dry
when storing it.
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It may take a few minutes for the col-
lapsible tire to deflate completely.
!
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 collapsible tire are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a collapsible tire
mounted.
The collapsible tire should only be used tem-
porarily, and should be replaced with a reg-
ular road wheel as quickly as possible.