2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 351
2004 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Practical hints Where will I find ...? Removing the spare wheel Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise. Remove spare wheel 2. Storing the spare wheel Place spare wheel 2 in wheel well. Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop to secure the spare wheel. Warning! Minispare wheel More information can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 396). G Luggage box Remove luggage box ! Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid. 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 Minispare wheel should only be used temporarily, and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible. 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 (80 km/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. 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. 351