Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 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 the jack is
used incorrectly, it could tip over while the
vehicle is 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 positioning wheel chocks. Never
release 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 or 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 in the vehi-
cle when the vehicle is raised.
X Using wheel wrench
:
, loosen the wheel
bolts/wheel nuts on the wheel you wish to
change by about one full turn. Do not
unscrew the wheel bolts/wheel nuts com-
pletely.
Pump lever
;
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Assemble the pump lever for the jack. It can
be found with the vehicle tool kit
(
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page 155).
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Changing a wheel
Wheels and tyres