2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG wheel

393 Practical hints
Flat tire
Place jack on firm ground.
Position jack under the axle housing,
so that it is always vertical (plumb-line)
as seen from the side, even if the
vehicle is parked on an incline.
Be certain the jack arm is positioned
correctly under the axle housing (axle
must fall into jack contour).
Jack up the vehicle by pumping
(indicated by the arrow) until the wheel
is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Removing the wheel
Remove the wheel bolts.
Remove the wheel.
!Do not position the jack on the body of the
vehicle, as this may cause damage to the
vehicle.
Warning!G
The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.

Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This
could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub
threads.
Warning!G
Make sure no one is injured when removing
the wheel.
Grip wheel from the sides.
Keep hands from beneath the wheel.

394 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the new wheel
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and
press firmly.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.Lowering the vehicle
Using the pump handle, turn the
release bolt of the jack counter-
clockwise approximately one turn
(
page 392).
Lower the vehicle until it is resting fully
on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.
Warning!G
Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.
Warning!G
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could tip over.
iNever turn the release bolt of the jack more
than one or two revolutions. Otherwise hydraulic
fluid can escape.

395 Practical hints
Flat tire
1-5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illus-
trated (1 to 5), until all wheel bolts
are tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Disassemble the pump handle
(
page 392).
Put the pump handle and the wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Store the vehicle tool kit in the
designated storage compartment
(
page 366).
Press the jack piston in again and close
the lowering screw (
page 392).
Store the jack in the designated
storage compartment (
page 367).
After changing the wheel, secure the
damaged wheel on the spare wheel
carrier (
page 369). Make sure the
wheel cannot come loose.
Check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it if necessary.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar (
page 280).
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
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

401 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the
vehicle be transported with all wheels off
the ground using flatbed or appropriate
wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is
preferable to other types of towing.When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the
vehicle may be towed with all wheels on
the ground only so far as necessary to have
the vehicle moved to a safe location where
the recommended towing methods can be
employed.
!Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment,
with SmartKey in starter switch turned to
position0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing
with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will
damage radiator and supports.
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie
down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Use the towing eyes.
Switch off the ESP
® (page 94), the tow-away
alarm (
page 98) and the automatic central
locking (
page 155).
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, the gear selector lever must be in
neutral positionN and the SmartKey must be in
starter switch position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, the vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed
not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
If the vehicle is towed with one axle raised
(observe instructions regarding flexible drive
shaft and propeller shafts), the engine must be
shut off and the SmartKey must be in starter
switch position1. Otherwise, the 4-ETS may
become engaged which may cause loss of
towing control.
Warning!G
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run

there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem

there is a malfunction in the power
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical
system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.

402 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning!G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
!Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the towing eye. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame or
suspension parts.
iWhen towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and
the SmartKey in starter switch position2, the
vehicle doors lock if a wheel is turning at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
above.
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(
page 155).
iTo signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, turn the SmartKey
in starter switch to position2 and activate
combination switch for left or right turn signal in
usual manner – only the selected turn signal will
operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
iThe gear selector lever will remain locked in
park positionP and the SmartKey will not turn in
the starter switch if the battery is disconnected
or discharged. For more information, see “Bat-
tery” (
page 396) and “Jump starting”
(
page 399).
For information on manually unlocking the gear
selector lever, see (
page 373).

403 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter.
Move the gear selector lever to neutral
positionN.
Shift the transfer case to neutral
positionN.
To avoid damaging the vehicle, it
should only be tied down on the
wheels/wheel rims, not on chassis
components such as the transverse
link or trailing arm.Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
Comply with all towing information
(
page 401).
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
Move the gear selector lever to neutral
positionN.
Shift the transfer case to neutral
positionN.In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The
propeller shaft between the rear axle and
the transfer case must be removed.
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a
dolly placed under its front wheels.
!When removing drive shaft, place M10 nuts
on bolts as distance sleeves and tighten
using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts when
reinstalling the drive shaft.

404 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Front towing eye
The front towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the front bumper.
1Towing eyeRear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the rear bumper.
1Towing eyeStranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care,
especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still
coupled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle should be pulled back-
ward in its own previously made tracks.

412 Technical data
Identification labels
1Certification label (on driver’s door
B-pillar)
The V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:

on the certification label on the driver’s
door B-pillar (
page 412)

embossed on the frame in the
passenger side front wheelhouse
(
page 413)

on the lower edge of the windshield
(
page 413)
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
2VIN
3Paintwork code
Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)
2VIN
3Paintwork code
iData shown on certification label are for
illustration purposes only. These data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from data
shown in the illustration above. Refer to certifi-
cation label on vehicle for actual data specific to
your vehicle.