Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 382

380 Wheels and tires
Observe the instructions and safety notes on
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"Changing a wheel" ( page 371).
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For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts which
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have been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
for the wheel in question.
* NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing in the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screwing
in the first wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint can
be damaged.
Press the wheel firmly against the wheel
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hub when screwing in the first wheel
bolt.
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
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pattern in the order indicated until they are
finger-tight.
If the collapsible spare wheel has been instal-
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led, inflate the collapsible spare wheel
( page 384).
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Lower the vehicle ( page 380).
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Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements:
The new wheel has been mounted
R
( page 379).
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Observe the information on tire pressure
( page 353).
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Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
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nut of the jack so that the lettering "AB" is visi-
ble.
To lower the vehicle: turn the ratchet wrench
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of the jack counter-clockwise.
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal
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pattern in the order indicated 1
maximum of 59 lb-ft (80 Nm).
Then tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diago-
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nal pattern in the order indicated
the specified tightening torque of 111 lb-ft
(150 Nm).
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect tightening torque
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the
prescribed torque.
Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel
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nuts are tightened to the prescribed
tightening torque.
If you are not sure, do not move the vehi-
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cle. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop and have the tightening torque
checked immediately.
Check the tire pressure of the newly mounted
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wheel and adjust accordingly.
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