Loosening and tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 112
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 146.
Loosening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop 1)
.
› Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about
one turn to the
left » Fig. 112 .
Tightening
› Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop 1)
.
› Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight. WARNING
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has
not yet been jacked up – risk of an accident! Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing. Ð
ä Raising the vehicle
Fig. 113
Changing a wheel: Jacking points
for positioning lifting jack Fig. 114
Attach lifting jack
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 146.
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel
» Fig. 113. The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
› Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
› Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web
» Fig. 114 –
below the
embossing in the side surface of the lower sill.
› Ensure that the entire surface of the lifting jack base plate rests on level
ground and is located in a vertical position to the area » Fig. 114 where the claw
grasps the web. £
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1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 149.
148 Do-it-yourself
F
Fire extinguisher 145
First-aid kit 145
Floor mats 74
Front airbag 100
Front seats 44
Fuel 124
Diesel 126
Fuel gauge 9
refer to Fuel 124
Refuelling 124
Unleaded petrol 125
Fuel consumption 110
Fuses Assignment 156
Replacing 156
G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system – indicator light 21
GSM 84
H
Handbrake 72
HBA 72
Head airbag 102
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 41
Headlights Driving abroad 113
Headlight cleaning system 41
Head restraint 46Heating 60
Defrosting windows 61
Exterior mirror 42
Rear window 39
Recirculated air mode 61
Seats 46
Heating rear window 39
HHC 72
Horn 7
I
Ignition 70
Ignition lock 70
Immobiliser 69
Information display see MAXI DOT 14
Instrument cluster 8
see Instrument cluster 8
Interior monitor 29
ISOFIX 107
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 148
Jump-starting 152
L
Lever Main beam 36
Turn signal 36
Light Cockpit 38
Fog lights 35
Fog lights with the function CORNER 37
Hazard warning light system 37
Headlight flasher 36
Main beam 36
Parking light 34Rear fog light 35
Replacing bulbs 159
Turn signal 36
Lights Daytime running lights 35
Headlamp range adjustment 36
Low beam 34
Parking light 37
Parking light on both sides 37
Switching lights on and off 34
Warning lights 16
Loads 164
Lock Central locking system 27
Locking Emergency locking 30
Remote control 28
Locking and unlocking from the inside 27
M
MAXI DOT 14
Main menu 14
Settings 15
Maximum speed 167
MDI 90
Mirror Exterior mirror 42
Make-up 39
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Mobile phone 84
Connecting to the hands-free system 86
Multifunction display Functions 11
Memory 12
Operation 12
Multimedia 89
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