2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 431

Practical hints Flat tire Inflating the collapsible tire Warning! G ! Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be damaged. Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 407). Warning! The dimensions of the Minispare wheel and the collapsible tire are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a Minispare wheel mounted. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily, and replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible. G 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. Observe instructions on air pump label. 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut Open flap 1 on the air pump. Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose with pressure gauge 4. Make sure the vent screw on air hose is closed. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve. 429