2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 267

Instruments and controls Tires, Wheels Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 264 Space-saver tire (ML 55 AMG only) Spare wheel In the case of a flat tire or break-down, you may temporarily use the space-saver spare wheel, while observing the following restrictions: • Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). • Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate. • Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. For rim and tire specifications, refer to "Technical data" on page 310. P40.10-2441-26 Caution! Exercise care when removing or installing spare wheel to prevent personal injury. Warning! 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 mounted spare wheel. Removing spare wheel (space-saver tire): 1. Open buckle of clamp, then remove cover (1). 2. Unscrew the three wheel bolts using wrench supplied with vehicle tools, and take out space-saver spare wheel, and remove the air pump from its compartment.