Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Lowering the vehicle
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Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
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Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
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Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (
1 to 5 ), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft lb
(110 Nm).
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Before storing the jack in the cargo
compartment, it should be fully col-
lapsed, with handle folded in.
Wheel cover on vehicles with steel rims
(Canada only)
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Position small wheel cover opening
over tire valve and press wheel cover
against wheel rim.
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Now press (do not hit) opposite side of
wheel cover against wheel rim until
seated.
Make certain that the springs of the
wheel cover are firmly seated in the
outer rim of the steel wheel.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 ft lb (110 Nm).
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