Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 417)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
̈ Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
̈ Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting the spare wheel with
collapsible tire. The use of any wheel
bolts other than wheel bolts
2 for the
spare wheel with collapsible tire will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.
Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident. Be
sure to use the correct wheel bolts.