Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual

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Practical hints

Flat tire

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Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack
out of the storage compartment under
the trunk floor (

page 400).

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On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts
(approximately one full turn with
wrench).

The jack support tubes are located behind
the front wheel housings and in front of the
rear wheel housings.

Warning!

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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking

up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into

both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid

personal injury, 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 (plumb line) 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 jack-

stands before working under the vehicle.

Warning!

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When turning the wheel wrench to loosen

the wheel bolts, make sure you position

hands on the wrench in such a way that you

avoid injury to yourself, such as scraping

your hands against the wheel. Make sure

turning the wheel wrench will not scratch or

damage the wheel rim.

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