Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake discs, as this could impair the level of
comfort when braking.
* NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on
wheel bolts
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Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface.
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Completely unscrew the wheel bolts.
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Remove the wheel.
Changing the tire
Requirements:
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The wheel that is to be replaced is removed
(
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page 400).
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
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WARNING Risk of accident from losing a
wheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheel
nut threads or wheel hub/wheel mounting
bolt threads can cause the wheel bolts/wheel
nuts to come loose.
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Never oil or grease the threads.
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In the event of damage to the threads,
contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
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Have the damaged wheel bolts or dam-
aged hub threads replaced.
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Do not continue driving.
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Observe the information on the choice of tires
(
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page 392).
For tires with a specified direction of rotation, an
arrow on the side wall of the tire indicates the cor-
rect direction of rotation. Observe the direction of
rotation when changing the tire.
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Place the wheel to be mounted on the wheel
hub and push it on.
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WARNING Risk of injury from tightening
wheel bolts and nuts
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip.
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Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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Observe the instructions and safety notes on
"Changing a wheel" (
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page 392).
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For safety reasons, only use wheel bolts which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
for the wheel in question.
* NOTE Damage to paintwork of the wheel
rim when screwing in the first wheel bolt
If the wheel has too much play when screwing
in the first wheel bolt, the wheel rim paint can
be damaged.
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Press the wheel firmly against the wheel
hub when screwing in the first wheel
bolt.
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