Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class User Manual

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Practical hints

Flat tire

In the case of a flat tire, you may
temporarily use the Minispare wheel when
observing the following restrictions:

ț

Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).

ț

Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.

ț

Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.

Lowering the vehicle

̈

Lower vehicle by turning crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.

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Remove the jack.

1 - 5 Wheel bolts

̈

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 80 ft lb (110 Nm).

̈

Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with handle
folded in (storage position)
(

page 280).

Warning!

G

Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 80 ft lb (110 Nm).

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