Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK 350, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the spare wheel
1
Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2
Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel
(located in trunk with Minispare wheel)
왘
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
1
Alignment bolt
왘
Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
왘
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
Wheel bolts
2
must be used when mount-
ing the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel
bolts other than wheel bolts
2
for the Minispare
wheel will physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.
Warning!
G
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.