Vehicle care 281they are not fixed properly. Duringa sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.Store jack and tools always in therespective storage compartmentsand secure them by fixing.Damaged wheel placed in the loadcompartment must always besecured by the strap.Temporary spare wheelCautionThe use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or incombination with winter tyrescould affect driveability. Have thedefective tyre replaced as soon aspossible.Only mount one temporary sparewheel. Do not drive faster than50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do notuse for a long period of time.If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on therear while towing another vehicle,mount the temporary spare wheel inthe front and the full tyre in the rear.Tyre chains 3 270.Spare wheel with directional tyreFit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rollingdirection is indicated by a symbol(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.The following applies to tyres fittedopposing the rolling direction:● Driveability may be affected.Have the defective tyre renewedor repaired as soon as possibleand fit it instead of the sparewheel.● Drive particularly carefully on wetand snow-covered roadsurfaces.Jump startingDo not start with quick charger.A vehicle with a discharged vehiclebattery can be started using jumpleads and the vehicle battery ofanother vehicle.9 WarningBe extremely careful when startingwith jump leads. Any deviationfrom the following instructions canlead to injuries or damage causedby battery explosion or damage tothe electrical systems of bothvehicles.9 WarningAvoid contact of the battery witheyes, skin, fabrics and paintedsurfaces. The fluid containssulphuric acid which can causeinjuries and damage in the eventof direct contact.● Never expose the vehicle batteryto naked flames or sparks.
