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Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only) The collapsible tire is located underneath
the cargo compartment floor
(
୴ page 469).
Removing the collapsible tire
1 Electric air pump
2 Collapsible tire
3 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
4 Alignment bolt
5 Towing eye bolt
6 Wheel bolt wrench
For access the collapsible tire, see “Vehi-
cle tool kit” (
୴ page 469).
̈ Remove the vehicle tool kit storage
well casing 3.
7 Retaining screw
̈ Loosen retaining screw 7 by turning it
counterclockwise.
̈ Remove collapsible tire 2.
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. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The collapsible tire is for temporary use
only. When driving with a collapsible tire
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
collapsible tire replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one collapsible tire mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a
collapsible tire is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the
collapsible tire, see “Mounting the spare wheel”
(
୴ page 498).
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Remove collapsible tire to gain access to
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit
(
୴ page 469).