Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Flat tire
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the electric air pump back in its designated
storage space.
X
Version 2 only: Store electrical plug
3
and the air hose back into the pump hous-
ing bottom.
X
Place the electric air pump back in its des-
ignated storage space.
X
Lower the vehicle.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel
is properly attached.
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
air pump before lowering the vehicle.
X
Lower the vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until the vehicle is resting fully
on its own weight.
X
Pull the jack out of the jack support tube.
1 – 5
Wheel bolts
X
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, follow-
ing the diagonal sequence illustrated (
1
to
5
), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tight-
ening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
When turning the wheel wrench to tighten
the wheel bolts, make sure you position
your hands on the wrench in such a way
that you avoid injury to yourself, such as
scraping your hands against the wheel.
Make sure turning the wheel wrench will
not scratch or damage the wheel rim.
X
Before storing the jack in the trunk, crank
back to storage position and fold in the jack
arm.
X
Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
For information on storing the spare wheel in
the trunk after it has been replaced by a reg-
ular road wheel, see (
i
The flat tire may be transported in the
trunk when the retractable hardtop is
closed. If available use a protective wrap on
the spare wheel.
i
Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS:
Do not restart the tire inflation pressure
monitor until a full size wheel/tire with
functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle.
Replacing jack support tube cover
X
Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge
of the tube opening.
X
Applying even pressure, press cover until it
snaps into place.
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