2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 355

Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Warning! Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. Turn on the hazard warning flasher ( page 114). Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. Set the parking brake ( page 54). Move the gear selector lever to P (manual transmission to first or reverse gear). Turn off the engine ( page 56). Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 353). Vehicles with Minispare wheel: Take the wheel wrench, the wheel bolts, and the jack out of the trunk ( page 329). Take the Minispare wheel out of the trunk ( page 333). Vehicles with collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only): Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench, wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 330). G The dimensions of the spare wheel (Minispare or collapsible tire) 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 accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare 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 spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. i Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so. 353