X
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
X Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: inflate the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel (Y page 427).
Only then lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightene dto the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
! Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: Inflate the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel using the tyre inflation
compressor before lowering th evehicle.
The rim could otherwise be damaged. Tightening wheel bolts (example: vehicle with
emergency spare wheel)
X Turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise
until the vehicle is once again standing
firmly on the ground.
X Place the jack to one side.
X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise patter ninthe sequence indicated
(: toA). The tightening torque must be
130 Nm. X
Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the boot again.
X AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: insert the cover into the outer
sill.
X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust accordingly.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 383).
i Vehicles with tire pressure control sys-
tem: all fitted wheels must be equipped
with functioning sensors. Wheel and tyre combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benzs pecifically for your vehi-
cle.
These are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
and are
marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle. Wheel and tyre combinations
393Wheels and tyres Z
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun-
ted emergency spare wheel is not the same
as the current tyre pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Removing the "Minispare" emer-
gencys
pare wheel/collapsible emer-
genc yspare wheel
Opening the stowage well Example
:well insert
Saloon: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the boot
floor.
X Swing the boot floor upwards
(Y page 325).
X Release tabs :on the right of well
insert ;.
X Reach into recess =of well insert ;,
swing the insert up and remove it.
Estate: the emergency spare wheel is located
in the stowage well under the luggage com-
partment floor.
X Without a folding bench seat: lift up the
EASY-PACK folding load compartment floor
(Y page 325).
X With a folding bench seat: remove the
seat cushions of the folding bench seat
(Y page 113). Example: Estate without a folding bench seat
X
Without a folding bench seat: remove
stowage tray :.
X With afolding bench seat: lift up the lug-
gage compartmen tfloor.
Removing an emergency spare wheel
(Estate withou tafolding bench seat ,or
Saloon) Example: Saloon, stowage well
X
Remove vehicle tool kit tray :.
X Turn stowage tray ;anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel =or collapsible emergency spare
wheel. 426
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