2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 415

Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit ( page 390). When changing wheel on a level surface: Place one wheel chock or other sizeable object in front of and another wheel chock or other sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock or other sizeable object and the other wheel chock or other sizeable object as follows: Place wheel chocks and other sizeable objects on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on. Warning! G Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz 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. Do not switch off the wheel is mounted. ESP® when a spare 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 with collapsible tire mounted. Adapt your driving style accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 408). Take the spare wheel, wheel wrench, wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 389). 414