Tyres with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of aqua-
planing. You will only gain these benefits if the
correct direction of rotation is observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its
correct direction of rotation.
You may also fit a spare wheel against the direc-
tion of rotation. Observe the time restriction on
use as well as the speed limitation specified on
the spare wheel.
Wheels that are not being used should be stored
in a cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease and fuels.
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind-
ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam-
aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
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Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
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Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Shift to either first or reverse gear.
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Switch off the engine.
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Take the spare wheel out of the spare wheel
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Remove the following items from the right
stowage well above the wheel arch:
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wheel wrench
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jack
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Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
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On level terrain: place chocks or other suit-
able objects under the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
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On gentle downhill gradients: place chocks
or other suitable items in front of the wheels
of the front and rear axle.
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-
ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack
must be positioned vertically, directly under
the jacking point of the vehicle.
Observe the following when raising the vehicle:
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To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe-
cific jack that has been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incor-
rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is
raised.
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The vehicle's jack is intended only to raise the
vehicle for a short time when changing a
wheel. It is not suited for performing mainte-
nance work under the vehicle.
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Avoid changing the wheel on uphill and down-
hill slopes.
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Before raising the vehicle, secure it from roll-
ing away by applying the parking brake and
inserting wheel chocks. Never disengage 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,
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