Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 481)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
1 Wheel wrench
̈ On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts
(approximately one full turn with wheel
wrench
1).
The jack take-up brackets are located di-
rectly behind the front wheel housings and
in front of the rear wheel housings.
2 Take-up bracket
3 Jack
4 Crank
̈ Place jack 3 on firm ground.
̈ Position jack 3 under the take-up
bracket 2 so that it is always vertical
(plumb-line) as seen from the side,
even if the vehicle is parked on an in-
cline.
̈ Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3
is fully seated in take-up bracket 2
and the jack base evenly meets the
ground.
̈ Continue to turn crank 4 until the
wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm)
from the ground.
!
Do not position the jack on the body of
the vehicle, as this may cause damage
to the vehicle.