Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 320, Operator'S Manual

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Flat tire
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X
Version 1 only: If the tire inflation pressure
is above the recommended tire inflation
pressure as specified for your vehicle
(
Y
page 389), decrease tire pressure using
the vent screw on air hose
4
.
X
Version 2 only: If the tire inflation pressure
is above the recommended tire inflation
pressure as specified for your vehicle
(
Y
page 389), decrease tire pressure using
deflate button
6
.
G
Warning!
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes, etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more
likely to fail from being overheated.
X
Detach the electric air pump.
X
Reinstall collapsible tire valve cap.
X
Version 1 only: Store electrical plug
3
and air hose
4
behind flap
1
and place
the electric air pump back in its designated
storage space.
X
Version 2 only: Store electrical plug
3
and the air hose back into the pump
housing bottom.
X
Place the electric air pump back in its
designated storage space.
X
Lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle
G
Warning!
Vehicles with spare wheel with collapsible
tire only: Inflate collapsible tire only after
the wheel is properly attached.
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
air pump before lowering the vehicle.
X
Lower the vehicle by turning crank
counterclockwise until the vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.
X
Remove the jack.
1
–
5
Wheel bolts
X Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illustrated
(
1
to
5
), until all bolts are tight. Observe
a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
G
Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X
Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded
in (storage position), see (
Y
page 292).
X
Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
For information on storing the spare wheel
after it has been replaced by a regular road
wheel, see (
Y
page 293).
Practical hints
Z