2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 325

Practical hints Where will I find ...? Minispare wheel Warning! More information can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 362). Install luggage box G Luggage box Remove luggage box 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. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily, and replaced with a regular road wheel as quick as possible. Insert luggage box into trunk so that fastening clips are in line with fastening bolts. Push front edge of luggage box in direction of arrow under cover of trunk sill. 1 Fastening clip 2 Luggage box Turn fastening clips 1 to the left upwards from fastening bolts. Lift luggage box in the area of the fastening bolts and remove it from trunk. Press fastening clips onto fastening bolts until they lock into place. In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the Minispare* wheel when observing the following restrictions: Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80km/h). Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate. Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. 325