Mercedes-Benz Metris 2021 Operating Instructions Manual page 221

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On level terrain: place chocks or other suita‐
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ble objects under the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
On slight inclines: place chocks or other
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suitable objects under the wheels on the
front and rear axles opposite the wheel to be
changed.
If included in the vehicle equipment, take the
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tire-change tool kit out of the vehicle tool kit
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page 202).
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If included in the vehicle equipment, remove
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the spare wheel from the spare wheel bracket
(
page 223).
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If necessary, remove the hub cap.
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Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts/
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bolts on the wheel you wish to change by
about one full turn. Do not unscrew the wheel
bolts/nuts completely.
Raise the vehicle (
page 219).
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Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
& WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect
positioning of the jack
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip with the vehicle raised.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
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jacking point of the vehicle. The base of
the jack must be positioned vertically
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of injury from vehicle tip‐
ping
On slopes, the jack could tip with the vehicle
raised.
Never change a wheel on a slope.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jack support point of the vehicle,
the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
The jack is designed exclusively for
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jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup‐
port points.
Requirements:
There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle is prepared for changing a wheel
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(
page 218).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Only use the vehicle-specific jack that has
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been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor‐
rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is
raised.
The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle
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for a short time while a wheel is being
changed and is not suitable for carrying out
maintenance work under the vehicle.
Avoid changing a wheel on uphill and downhill
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slopes.
The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
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non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large,
flat, load bearing and non-slip underlay.
The base of the jack is positioned vertically
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under the jack support point.
Safety instructions while the vehicle is raised:
Do not put your hands or feet under the vehi‐
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cle.
Do not lie underneath the vehicle.
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Do not start the vehicle and do not release
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the parking brake.
Do not open or close any doors.
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