Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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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, flat, load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. a rubber mat.
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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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do not lie under the vehicle.
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do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
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do not open or close a door or the boot lid
when the vehicle is raised.
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make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
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Using wheel 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 points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).
Covers, front (example: vehicles with AMG equip-
ment)
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the
vehicle has covers fitted next to the jacking
points on the outer sills.
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AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: fold cover ; upwards.
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Position jack ? at jacking point = .
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Changing a wheel
Wheels
and
tyres