Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
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to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used incor-
rectly, the jack could tip over with the vehi-
cle raised.
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the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for per-
forming maintenance work under the vehi-
cle.
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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. Never 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, 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 tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
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never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
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never lie under the raised vehicle.
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never 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.
Steel wheel with wheel trim
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Vehicles with steel wheels: carefully
reach into two of the wheel trim openings
and remove the wheel trim.
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Using wheel wrench : , loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).
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Take the ratchet ring spanner out of the
tyre-changing tool kit and place it on the
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Changing a wheel
Whee
ls
and
tyres