WARNING
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The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this
– there is a risk of injury.
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Always securely stow the tool in the box and make sure that it is secured
to the spare wheel using the tape - there is a risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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As far as possible, park the vehicle far away from the traffic flow - find a
place with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Switch on the parking brake.
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Position the hazard warning system and the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
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All the occupants should get out of the vehicle. The passengers should not
stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for in-
stance) while the wheel is being changed.
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Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
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Remove the spare wheel » page 279.
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Remove the full wheel trim » page 279 or caps » page 279.
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Loosen the wheel bolts » page 280 » .
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Jack up the vehicle» page 280 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
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Remove the wheel carefully.
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Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“alter-
nating crosswise”)» page 280.
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Replace the wheel trim » page 279and the caps » page 279.
When fitting a wheel with a unidirectional tyre, ensure that the direction of ro-
tation is correct » page 272.
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If the screws are corroded and
difficult to move, then these must be replaced.
WARNING
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Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn) while the vehicle is not
jacked up. Otherwise, the wheel could come off and fall down – there is a
risk of injury.
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Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts - risk of accident!
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
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Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure with a locking screw.
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Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the tyre pressure on the assembled wheel,
and, for vehicle with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values
in the system » page 248.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible. The prescribed tightening torque is 140 Nm.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to repair the tyre.
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