Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual page 445

Practical hints
Flat tire
Turn crank 3 clockwise until jack 2
is fully seated in take-up bracket 1
and the jack base evenly meets the
ground.
Continue to turn crank 3 until the
wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm)
from the ground.
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Removing the wheel
Unscrew and remove the wheel bolts.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This
could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub
threads.
Remove the wheel.
Mounting the Minispare wheel
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
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired 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 you are using the correct wheel
bolts.
Warning!
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.
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