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Spare wheel The Minispare wheel is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
୴ page 495).
Removing Minispare wheel
̈ Remove the jack from the vehicle tool
kit (
୴ page 496).
1 Minispare wheel
2 Retaining screw
3 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
̈ Loosen retaining screw 2 by turning it
counterclockwise.
̈ Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing 3.
You can now access the Minispare wheel.
̈ Remove Minispare wheel 1.
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. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the
Minispare wheel, see “Mounting the spare
wheel” (
୴ page 524).
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If retaining screw 2 does not come loose,
turn vehicle tool kit storage well casing 3
slightly counterclockwise. Retaining screw 2
should then come loose easily.