Wheels and tires, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2015 User Manual

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rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi-

cle raised.

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The jack is designed only to raise and hold

the vehicle for a short time while a wheel

is being changed. It is not suited for per-

forming maintenance work under the vehi-

cle.

R

Avoid changing the wheel on uphill and

downhill slopes.

R

Before raising the vehicle, secure it from

rolling away by applying the parking brake

and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen-

gage the parking brake while the vehicle is

raised.

R

The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and

non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a

large, load-bearing underlay must be used.

On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay

must be used, e.g. rubber mats.

R

Do not use wooden blocks or similar

objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the

jack will not be able to achieve its load-

bearing capacity due to the restricted

height.

R

Make sure that the distance between the

underside of the tires and the ground does

not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).

R

Never place your hands and feet under the

raised vehicle.

R

Never lie under the raised vehicle.

R

Never start the engine when the vehicle is

raised.

R

Never open or close a door or the tailgate

when the vehicle is raised.

R

Make sure that no persons are present in

the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.

X

Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on

the wheel you wish to change by about one

full turn. Do not unscrew the wheel bolts

completely.

Pump lever ;

X

Assemble the pump lever for the jack. It can

be found with the vehicle tool kit

(

Y

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