Flat tire, Preparing the vehicle, Changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual
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When refitting cover panel ?, make sure
that retainer B engages in recess A.
Removing the spare wheel
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WARNING
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the spare wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.
X
Remove wheel nuts :.
X
Remove the spare wheel.
Mounting the wheel
After changing a wheel:
X
Repair or replace the damaged wheel as
soon as possible and secure the spare
wheel in place again.
X
Secure the damaged wheel on the spare
wheel bracket with wheel nuts :. When
doing so, make sure that the wheel cannot
come loose.
X
When refitting cover panel ?, make sure
that retainer B engages in recess
A(
X
Make sure that tab ; is below when
refitting cover ring : (
X
For safety reasons, regularly check to
ensure that the wheel is securely fastened.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
X
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X
Move the selector lever to
P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X
Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X
Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X
Close the driver's door.
Changing a wheel and mounting the
spare wheel
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the spare tire is more than 6 years old or is
not the same model as the regular tires, have
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Flat tire
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