2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 458

Practical hints Where will I find ...? Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing the wheel. Tilt both plates upward 1. Fold the lower plate outward 2. Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of base plate 3. Spare wheel Your vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel with collapsible tire. The spare wheel is located underneath the cargo compartment floor. 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 spare wheel mounted. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily, and should be replaced with a regular road wheel as quickly as possible. 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate 457