Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-
ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1 Tilt the plate upward
2 Fold the lower plate outward
3 Insert the plate
̈ Tilt both plates upward 1.
̈ Fold the lower plate outward 2.
̈ Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of base plate 3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see
“Lifting the vehicle” (
page 493).
Spare wheel
Warning! G
The dimensions of the spare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with a spare 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
spare wheel replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
with a spare
wheel mounted.