Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel or MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat properties).
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Engage the electric parking brake manually.
Bring the front wheels into the straightahead
position.
Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to P.
Switch off the engine.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0, which is the same as the SmartKey having been removed.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so.
Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should, for example, stand behind the barrier.
Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
Close the driver's door.
See also:
KEYLESS-GO
General information
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with a SmartKey featuring an integrated
KEYLESSGO function and a detachable Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted into ...
Notes on selecting, mounting andreplacing tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
• Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
• After mounting new tires, run them in at
moderate speeds for the first 60 miles ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and tha ...