Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLK350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Drive to the nearest qualified work-
shop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, to have the
damaged tire replaced.
Recommended duration of use:
A maximum of 300 miles (500 km) at
50 mph (80 km/h) or below with the
recommended tire inflation pressure.
̈ Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible to obtain a
new TIREFIT kit.
̈ Bring used TIREFIT materials to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
proper disposal.
̈ Replace your TIREFIT container every
4 years. Replacement containers are
available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mounting the Minispare wheel Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
page 452).
̈ Take the wheel wrench, alignment bolt,
collapsible wheel chock, and the jack
out of the trunk (
page 422).
̈ Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
bolts out of the trunk (
page 425).
Warning! G
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel is
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
accordingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and
do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the Minispare
wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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