2011 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 423
2011 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Flat tire Flat tire Preparing the vehicle i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat system. X 421 Changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle G Warning The wheel and tire size of the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of the damaged wheel. When using an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the handling characteristics of the vehicle may change. Adapt your style of driving accordingly. Never operate the vehicle with more than one emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that differs in size. Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel of a differing size briefly and do not switch off ESP®. When using an emergency spare wheel, you must not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground. X Switch on the hazard warning lamps. X Engage the electric parking brake manually (Y page 285). X Bring the front wheels into the straightahead position. X X X Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to P. Switch off the engine. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the key from the ignition lock. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door. The on-board electronics have status 0, which is the same as the key having been removed. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock (Y page 267). X G Warning All occupants must get out of the vehicle. Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so. X Make sure that no one is near the danger area whilst a wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should, for example, stand behind the barrier. X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic conditions when doing so. X Close the driver's door. Have the different-sized emergency spare wheel/spare wheel replaced with a new wheel as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop that has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. i Vehicles without an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit at the factory. For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, alignment bolt, or lug wrench, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Z Roadside Assistance