Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
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In the case of a flat tire, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel with col-
lapsible tire when observing the following
restrictions:
ț
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
ț
Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.
ț
Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel with collapsible tire
mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
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page 413).
Spare wheel bolts
1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel with
collapsible tire (located in trunk with
vehicle tool kit)
!
Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting the spare wheel with
collapsible tire. The use of any wheel
bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the
spare wheel with collapsible tire will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.
Warning!
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Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.