Wheels and tires, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2015 User Manual
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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.
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the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, flat, load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
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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.
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make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
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never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
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do not lie under the vehicle.
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do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
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do not open or close a door or the trunk lid
when the vehicle is raised.
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make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
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Using lug wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG equip-
ment)
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the
vehicle has covers next to the jacking points
on the outer sills.
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AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: fold cover ; upwards.
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Position jack ? at jacking point =.
Changing a wheel
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Wheels
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