Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 113

Warning!
The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jack
tubes built into either side of the
vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the
vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands
and feet away from the area under
the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set
parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake
while the vehicle is raised. Be certain
that the jack is always vertical when
in use, especially on hills. Always try
to use the jack on level surface. Be
sure that the jack arm is fully
inserted in the jack tube. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working
under the vehicle.
Spare Wheel for
AMG Sport Package Version
The spare wheel rim size is
8 J x 16 H2.
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown,
you may temporarily use an 8 J x 16
H2 wheel rim, when observing
following instructions:
•
Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
•
Drive to the nearest repair
facility.
For additional information, refer to
"Technical Data".
Changing Wheels
Warning!
Before working on the vehicle, e.g.
when changing wheels, the roll bar
should be raised with the switch, and
the key be removed from the steering
lock, to prevent possible injury.
Move vehicle to a level area which is a
safe distance from the roadway.
1. Firmly set parking brake, raise
roll bar, and turn on hazard
warning flasher.
2. Move selector lever to
position "P".
3. While engine is running,
depress wheel change switch
for level control. The switch and
ADS indicator lamps light up.
4. Turn off engine.
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