Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
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̈ Store the collapsible tire by carrying
out the steps described in “Removing
the collapsible tire” (
page 394) in re-
verse order.
Compressing the collapsible tire
(CLS 63 AMG with Performance Pack-
age* only)
The 19" collapsible tire must be com-
pressed with two tensioning straps before
you can store it back in the trunk.
̈ Extend the tensioning strap by pulling
the slider.
̈ Place tensioning strap around spare
wheel rim and collapsible tire with the
buckle facing the inside of the rim.
̈ Close the buckle.
̈ Pull the loose end of the tensioning
strap.
The tensioning strap must be pulled as
tight as possible.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor
(
page 393).
The vehicle tool kit includes:
ț Pair of universal pliers
ț Towing eye bolt
ț Wheel wrench
ț Alignment bolt
ț Collapsible wheel chock
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Vehicles with 19" collapsible tire only: Be-
fore storing the collapsible tire in trunk fasten
tensioning straps, see “Compressing the col-
lapsible tire (CLS 63 AMG with Performance
Package* only)” (
page 395).
!
Always lower trunk floor before closing the
trunk.
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The electrical air pump is located in the stor-
age well casing (
page 394).
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The tensioning straps are shown in red for
illustration purposes. The tensioning straps on
the spare wheel of your vehicle are black.