Mercedes-Benz 2011 E Class Sedan - Manual (Page 337)

! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting a new wheel
G Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
G Warning
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise, the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
G
Warning
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
! AMG vehicles: during removal and
repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim
can strike the ceramic-brake disc and
damage it. Therefore, take precautions and
get a second person to assist you.
Alternatively, you can use a second
alignment bolt.
X Slide the emergency spare wheel onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are
finger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Inflating the collapsible spare tire
G Warning!
Pump up the collapsible spare wheel before
lowering the vehicle. You could otherwise
damage the wheel rim.
G Warning!
Comply with the manufacturer's safety
instructions on the sticker on the electric air
pump.
Your vehicle is equipped with one of two
electric air pumps:
R Version 1: electric air pump with pressure
gauge on the air hose.
R
Version 2: electric air pump with
integrated pressure gauge.
The following description applies to both
versions. Differences in the way they are used
will be explained in detail.
Flat tire
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Roadside Assistance
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