2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 306

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 gear selector lever to P. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Remove the vehicle tool kit ( page 283) and the jack ( page 284). Remove the spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket ( page 285). Warning! Information on spare wheel When you replace the vehicle's tires, you can use the spare wheel as a regular wheel if: it is not more than six years old rim and tire are the same model as the regular wheels Warning! Warning! G 55 AMG only Vehicles with different tire dimensions on the front and rear axle: rim and tire size of spare wheel and normal wheel differ. Handling will be adversely affected when the spare wheel is used. Do not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). G G If the spare tire is more than six years old or is not the same model as the regular tires, have the spare tire replaced with a new tire at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare tire. G For your safety, remove spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket before undertaking any further steps. 306