Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Owner's Manual page 368

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 364).
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Important notes on using the jack:
Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
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been approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise
the vehicle.
The jack is only designed for raising and
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holding the vehicle for a short time while a
wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
nance work under the vehicle.
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, non-slip underlay.
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 or feet under the
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vehicle.
Never lie under the vehicle.
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Wheels and tyres 365
Do not start the vehicle and do not release
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the electric parking brake.
Do not open or close any doors or the tail‐
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gate.
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 bolts
completely.