2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 308
2003 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Engage the steering wheel lock in the straight ahead position and set the parking brake. Move the selector lever to P. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Mounting the spare wheel Spare wheel Spare wheel CL 500 and CL 600 (except Sport Package*) The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full sized tire of the same type as on the vehicle, and it is fully functional. Warning! However, that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and has a limited service life of 12000 miles (20000 km) use before a standard wheel rim must replace it. Spare wheel CL 55 AMG and Sport Package* Warning! G G The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12000 miles (20000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. 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. 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. Adapt your driving style accordingly. The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12000 miles (20000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz-Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. More information can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 333). 308