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478 Wheels and tyres
Raising the vehicle when changing a wheel
Requirements:
There are no persons in the vehicle.
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The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
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change (
page 477).
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The hub caps have been removed
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(
page 477).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has been
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approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehi-
cle.
The jack is only designed for raising and hold-
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ing the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed and not for maintenance
work under the vehicle.
The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
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non-slip surface.
The foot of the jack must be positioned verti-
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cally under the jack support point.
Rules of conduct when the vehicle is raised:
Never place your hands and/or feet under the
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vehicle.
Never lie under the vehicle.
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Do not start the engine and do not release the
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electric parking brake.
Do not open or close any doors or the boot
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lid.
Using the wheel wrench, loosen the wheel
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bolts on the wheel you wish to change by
about one full turn. Do not unscrew the
screws completely.
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