Information on the direction of the tires' rota‐
tion
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro‐
planing. You will only gain these benefits if the
correct direction of rotation is observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its
correct direction of rotation.
You may also install a spare wheel against the
direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction
on use as well as the speed limitation specified
on the spare wheel.
Information on storing wheels
Observe the following when storing wheels:
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Wheels that have been removed should be
stored in a cool, dry and, if possible, dark
place.
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Protect the tires from oil, grease and fuel.
Overview of the tire-change tool kit
Necessary tire-changing tools may include, for
example:
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Jack
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Wheel wrench
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You will find the maximum load capacity of
the jack stated on the adhesive label
attached to the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Vehicles with rear wheel drive
The tire-change tool kit is located in stowage
compartment
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above the step of the co-driv‐
er's door and in the stowage compartment in the
footwell on the co-driver side.
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The required tire-change tool is available.
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position
j
.
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Switch off the engine.
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Make sure that the engine cannot be started.
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Take the vehicle tool kit from the footwell on
the co-driver side (
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page 238).
Vehicles with rear-wheel drive
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Take the jack and the tire-change tool kit out
of the stowage compartment (
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page 260).
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If necessary, remove the hub cab.
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Assemble the lug wrench extension using the
middle rod and the rod with the largest diam‐
eter from the three-piece jack pump lever.
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Starting with the middle rod, slide the lug
wrench extension as far as it will go onto the
lug wrench.
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Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts
or bolts on the wheel you wish to change by
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