Mercedes-Benz GT S 2016, Operator'S Manual

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Before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Do not disen-
gage 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, flat, 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 tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
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Never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
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Do not lie under the vehicle.
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Do not 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 present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
Vehicles with hub caps: the hub cap covers
the wheel bolts. Before you can unscrew the
wheel bolts, you must remove the hub cap.
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To remove: take socket
;
and lug wrench
=
from the vehicle tool kit (
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page 210).
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Position socket
;
on hub cap
:
.
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Position lug wrench
=
on socket
;
.
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Using lug wrench
=
, turn hub cap
:
counter-clockwise and remove it.
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To install: before installing, check hub
cap
:
and the wheel area for soiling and
clean if necessary.
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Put hub cap
:
in position and turn until it is
in the right position.
X
Position socket
;
on hub cap
:
.
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Attach lug wrench
=
to socket
;
and
tighten hub cap
:
.
The tightening torque must be
18 lb-ft (25 Nm) .
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Note that the hub cap should be tight-
ened to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft
(25 Nm) . Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you have the hub cap installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Using lug wrench
=
, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking point is centered between the
front and rear wheel arches (arrow).
Changing a wheel
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Whee
ls
and
tires
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