Wheels and tires, Changing a wheel – Mercedes-Benz E-Wagon 2013 Owners Manual 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
disengage 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, 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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the maximum clearance between the
underside of the tire and the ground must
be 1.2 in (3 cm).

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never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.

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never lie under the raised vehicle.

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never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.

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never open or close a door or the trunk lid/
tailgate 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
completely.

Jacking points for the jack (example: Sedan)

The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG

equipment: the vehicle has covers installed

next to the jacking points on the outer sills to
protect the vehicle body

Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG Sports

package)

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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 and tires

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