Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Flat tire
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vehicle with the jack. Do not disengage the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
Make sure that the ground on which the
vehicle is standing and where you place the
jack is solid, level and not slippery. If
necessary, use a large underlay. On
slippery surfaces, such as tiled floors, you
should use a non-slip underlay, for example
a rubber mat.
Do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects to support the jack. Otherwise the
jack may not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity if it is not at its full height.
Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
Also observe the notes on the jack.
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Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other
sizeable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
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page 300). For
information on setting up the collapsible
wheel chock, see (
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page 302).
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Warning!
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or
on slight inclines/declines. Otherwise, the
vehicle could fall off the jack and injure you
or others.
Changing wheel on a level surface
Changing rear wheel on passenger side (example
illustration)
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Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizeable object behind the wheel
that is diagonally opposite to the wheel
being changed.
Changing wheel on a slight decline
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on
a level surface. However, should
circumstances require you to do so on a slight
decline, place the wheel chock and another
sizeable object as follows:
Changing wheel on passenger side (example
illustration)
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Place the wheel chock and another sizeable
object in front of both wheels on the side
opposite to the side on which the wheel is
to be changed.
Changing wheel on a slight incline
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on
a level surface. However, should
circumstances require you to do so on a slight
incline, place the wheel chock and another
sizeable object as follows:
Practical hints
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