Mercedes-Benz E 320 BLUETEC, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
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Store the electrical plug
3
and the air
hose
4
behind the flap
1
and place
the electric air pump back in the desig-
nated storage space underneath the
trunk floor (
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page 432).
Lowering the vehicle
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Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
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Remove the jack.
1
-
5
Wheel bolts
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Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (
1
to
5
), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft
(130 Nm).
Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position).
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Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the designated storage space
underneath the trunk floor
(
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page 432).
Warning!
G
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).
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Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective
film that comes with the spare wheel and put the
wheel in the trunk.
You can also place the damaged wheel down into
the spare wheel well. In this case, you must stow
the holder from the spare wheel well in the trunk.
Vehicles with Advanced TPMS* (Canada only):
Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni-
tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning
sensor has been placed back into service on the
vehicle.
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