Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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The vehicle is on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
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The required tire-change tool kit is available.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire-
change tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools.
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Apply the electric parking brake manually.
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Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
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Shift the transmission to position
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.
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Vehicles with level control system: Set the
normal vehicle level (
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page 250).
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Switch off the vehicle.
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Make sure that the vehicle cannot be started.
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Place chocks or other suitable items under the
front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the wheel you wish to change.
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Raise the vehicle (
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page 398).
Additionally, for Mercedes-Maybach vehicles:
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Retract the running boards (
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page 79)
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To remove stone chipping protective covers
2 :
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Loosen expansion rivet 1 and pull it out.
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Fold down and remove stone chipping protec-
tive covers 2 .
Removing and installing the wheel trim/hub caps
Requirements:
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The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change
(
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page 396).
Plastic hub cap
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To remove: turn the center cover of the hub
cap counter-clockwise and remove the hub
cap.
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To install: make sure that the center cover of
the hub cap is turned counter-clockwise.
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Position the hub cap and turn the center cover
clockwise until the hub cap engages physically
and audibly.
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