Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a
risk of hydroplaning. These advantages can
only be gained if the tires are fitted corre-
sponding to the direction of rotation.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle
X
Make sure that you have the appropriate
tire-changing tools. For further informa-
tion inquire at any smart center.
X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
X
Apply the parking brake (Y page 101).
X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
Also secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
X
On level ground: place chocks or other suit-
able items under the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel
you wish to change.
X
On light downhill gradients: place chocks
or other suitable items in front of the
wheels of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at
the appropriate jacking point of the vehi-
cle, the jack could tip over with the vehicle
raised. There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically,
directly under the jacking point of the
vehicle.
Changing a wheel
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