Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
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Avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
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Before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Do not disen-
gage the parking brake while the vehicle is
raised.
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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, flat, load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
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Do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
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Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
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Never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
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Do not lie under the vehicle.
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Do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
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Never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
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Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
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Using lug wrench : , loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
Jacking points
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
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Take the ratchet wrench out of the vehicle
tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of
the jack so that the letters AUF are visible.
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Position jack = at jacking point ; .
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Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
Changing a wheel
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Wheels
and
tires
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