Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Minispare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)
The Minispare wheel is located underneath 
the cargo compartment floor 
(
page 469).
Removing Minispare wheel
1 Minispare wheel
2 Towing eye bolt
3 Alignment bolt
4 Retaining screw
5 Wheel bolt wrench
For access the minispare wheel, see “Vehi-
cle tool kit” (
page 469).
Loosen retaining screw
2 by turning it 
counterclockwise.
Remove Minispare wheel
1.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are 
different from those of the road wheels. As 
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics 
change when driving with a Minispare wheel 
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use 
only. When driving with a Minispare wheel 
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation 
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed 
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center as soon as possible to have the 
Minispare wheel replaced with a regular 
road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than 
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
 when a 
Minispare wheel is mounted.
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For information on how to mount the 
Minispare wheel, see “Mounting the spare 
wheel” (
page 498).
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Remove Minispare wheel to gain access to 
remaining tools in the vehicle tool kit 
(
page 469).