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Practical hints
Flat tire
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.
Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct mounting
bolts.
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Warning!
Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
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Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Inflating the spare tire
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Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk.
Warning!
Observe instructions on air pump label.
1 Flap
2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
3 Union nut
4 Electrical plug
Please exercise appropriate caution
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