395 Practical hints
Flat tire
Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning the crank 
counterclockwise until vehicle is rest-
ing fully on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
1-5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly in 
the direction of the arrow, following the 
diagonal sequence illustrated 
(1to5), until all bolts are tight. 
Observe a tightening torque of 
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Fully collapse the jack.
Place the vehicle tool kit, electric air 
pump, and the jack back in the storage 
compartment under the trunk floor.
Wrap the damaged wheel in the protec-
tive sheet provided with the spare 
wheel and put the wheel in the trunk.
Warning!
G
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric 
pump (
page 393) before
 lowering the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after 
changing a wheel. The wheels could come 
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).iThe flat tire may be transported in the 
trunk when the retractable hardtop is 
closed. 
453 Index
Residual engine heat utilization see REST
REST
Automatic climate control 189
Description 435
Restraint systems, description 435
Retractable hardtop 237
Description 435
Locking after raising/lowering 240
Opening and closing 237
Operating manually 377
Problems when operating 240
Summer opening/convenience 
closing 242
Wind screen 243
Rim 324
Rims 413
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 260
Roll bar, description 436
RON 284
Description 436
Roof rack 249
Run Flat Indicator 308S
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects, reporting 18
Safety, occupant 62
Salty roads (Brakes) 274
Satellite radio
Additional text information 206
General information 202
Manual channel input 204
Storing of station 206
Satellite radio (USA only) 124
Introduction (Audio system) 202
Seat belts 69
Cleaning 340
Fastening 44
Force limiter 72
Proper use of 46, 71
Release button 46
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 346
Seating capacity 302
Seats 99
Adjusting 37
Easy-entry/exit feature 99
Head restraint height 40Heating 101
Power seats 39
Selecting radio mode 
(Audio system) 197
Selective setting see SmartKey
Selector lever lock 48
Description 436
Service
Information 12
Maintenance Booklet 12
Service and warranty
Booklet 409
Information 10
Service life (Tires) 298
Service system
Maintenance service indicator 329
Parts service 408
Setting
Radio station 204
Settings menu (Control system)
Individual vehicle settings 127
Resetting all settings 128
Resetting single settings 129
Submenus 129
Shelf behind roll bar 252