Mercedes-Benz G 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Pump handle (three pieces)
1
Indent for activation of release bolt
2
왘
Assemble the pump handle for the
jack. The pump handle is located in the
vehicle tool kit.
Jack
2
Release bolt
왘
Close release bolt
2
.
To do so, turn indent
1
to the right in
the pump lever until its stop.
왘
Place jack on firm ground.
왘
Position jack under the axle housing,
so that it is always vertical (plumb-line)
as seen from the side, even if the vehi-
cle is parked on an incline.
Be certain the jack arm is positioned
correctly under the axle housing (axle
must fall into jack contour).
왘
Jack up the vehicle by pumping (arrow)
until the wheel is clear of the ground.
Never start engine while vehicle is
raised.
i
Never turn release bolt
2
more than
one or two revolutions. Hydraulic fluid
can otherwise escape.