2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 274

Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other sizable objects. When changing wheel on a level surface: Place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. When changing wheel on a hill: Place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle. Take the two-piece wheel wrench and the jack out of the rear compartment area ( page 257). Assemble wheel wrench. 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. Take the spare wheel out of its carrier ( page 259). Warning! G 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 is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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. 274