Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 232

– 5 Wheel bolts
1
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
X
wise pattern in the sequence indica-
ted (1 to 5). The tightening torque must
be 110 Nm.
G Risk of accident
Have the tightening torque checked imme-
diately after a wheel is changed. The wheels
could work loose if they are not tightened
to a tightening torque of 110 Nm.
Turn the jack back to its initial position and
X
store it and the rest of the vehicle tool kit
in the boot.
i
If the roof is closed you can transport the
faulty wheel in the boot. A protective film
* optional
is provided with the collapsible emergency
spare wheel.
Pack the faulty wheel in the protective film
X
included with the collapsible emergency
spare wheel* and transport the wheel in
the boot.
i
When you are driving with the collapsible
emergency spare wheel* fitted, the tyre
pressure loss warning system* cannot
function reliably.
Stowing a used collapsible emergency
spare wheel*
If you wish to stow a used collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel* in the vehicle, you must
follow the steps below, otherwise you will not
be able to stow it. We recommend that this
work is carried out at a specialist workshop.
!
Only place the collapsible emergency
spare wheel* in the vehicle when it is dry.
Otherwise, moisture may remain in the
boot.
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X
Remove the valve extractor from the vehi-
X
cle tool kit.
Practical advice
Unscrew the valve insert from the valve and
X
release the air.
i
Fully deflating the tyres can take a few
minutes.
Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X
Screw the valve cap back on
X
Put the protective film provided over the
X
collapsible emergency spare wheel*.
Store the collapsible emergency spare
X
wheel* in the spare wheel well under the
luggage compartment.
Fasten the collapsible emergency spare
X
wheel* in place through the protective film
using the screw.
Flat tyre
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