Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual page 398

Mounting the spare wheel
1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2 Wheel bolt for light alloy spare wheel
1
rim size 4 / B x15 H2
2
!
Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting spare wheel rim
1
size 4 / B x 15 H2 ( page 422).
2
The use of any wheel bolts other than
wheel bolts 2 for spare wheel rim
1
size 4 / B x15 H2 can cause physical
2
damage to the vehicle.
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing 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
authorized 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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Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
Inflate the spare tire using the electric
air pump ( page 398).
Warning!
Inflate spare wheel with collapsible tire only
after the wheel is properly mounted.
Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric
air pump before lowering the vehicle.
Practical hints
Flat tire
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