Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLK 280, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
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Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
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Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
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Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
Wheel bolts
2
must be used when mount-
ing the spare wheel with collapsible tire. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts
2
for
the spare wheel with collapsible tire will physi-
cally damage the vehicle’s brakes.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.
Warning!
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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 tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident. Be
sure to use the correct wheel bolts.