Vehicle Jack; Wheels, Tires - Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 1989 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Jack

See illustration fo r proper storage of
jack.
Before storing the jack, the jack arm
(1) m ust be lowered almost to the
base (2 ) of the jack and should rest
on the felt in the spare wheel well.
Warning!
The jack is designed exclusively
for jacking up the vehicle at the
jack tubes built into either side of
the vehicle. Use the jack only to
lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the
vehicle while it is supported by
the jack. Keep hands and feet
away from the area under the
lifted vehicle. Always firmly set
parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake
while vehicle is raised. Be certain
that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills.
Lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before work­
ing under the vehicle.

Wheels, Tires

Replace wheels or tires with the same
designation, m anufacturer and type
as shown on the original part. See
your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer fo r fu rth e r inform ation.
Warning!
Do not mix different tire construc­
tion types (i.e. radial, bias, and
biasbelted) on your car because
handling may be adversely
affected and may result in loss of
control.
See your authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer fo r inform ation on tested
and recom m ended wheels and tires
fo r sum m er and w inter operation.
They can also offer more advice co n ­
cerning tire service and purchase.
Front tires should be replaced in sets.
If possible, the spare tire should be
used on the rear wheels. We recom ­
mend that you break in new tires for
approx. 100 km (60 miles) at m oder­
ate speed.