Installing/removing the towing eye
The fixture for the fron
ttowing eye is located in the
bumper. Rear towing eye under the bumper, attached to the
chassis
Your vehicle may be equipped with rear
towing eye 0006. If you tow or tow-start a
vehicle, attach the towing device to rear
towing eye 0006.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow
hitch, attach the towing device to the trailer
tow hitch (Y page 168).
Installing the front towing eye
X Take the towing eye and screwdriver from
the vehicle tool kit (Y page 264).
X Press cover 0005and remove cover 0005from
the opening.
You will see the fixture for the towing eye.
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert screwdriver into the towing eye and
tighten it. Removing the front towing eye
X
Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit.
X Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye
and turn the screwdriver counter-
clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Insert cover 0005with the lug at the bottom
and press it in at the top until it engages.
X Place the towing eye and screwdriver back
in the vehicle tool kit. Towing in the event of malfunctions
With transmission damage !
Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
If the vehicle has transmission damage, have
the propeller shaft removed before towing
away.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position
P. In
order to be able to shift the automatic
transmission to position N, you must provide
power to the vehicle's 12 Velectrical system
in the same way as when jump-starting
(Y page 267).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer. Towing with the front or rear axle
raised
General notes !
The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front or rear
axle raised. Otherwise, ESP ®
may intervene
and damage the brake system. Tow-starting and towing away
269Breakdown assistance Z
Tire sealant bottle for single tires
0018
Valve
0019 Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and
valve core extractor Tire sealant bottle for twin tires
0018
Valve
0019 Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and
angled connecting piece
X Shake tire sealant bottle 0019.
X Unscrew and remove the cap from valve
0018 of tire sealant bottle 0019.
X Push angled valve adapter 0006located on
hose 0026of the tire inflation compressor as
far as it will go ontov alve0018of tire sealant
bottle 0019and fix it in place.
The following steps differ depending on the
vehicle tires.
R Single tire
R Twin tires, inner wheel
R Twin tires, outer wheel Single tire
X
Pull knob 001Bout of valve core extractor
001D as far as it will go.
X Remove the cap from valve 001Eon the
defective tire.
X Hang tire sealan tbottle 0019in the
uppermost wheel ventilation hole using
hook 001A.
X Keep pressing lever 001C, place valve core
extractor 001Dfirmly onto tire valve 001Eand
then release lever 001C.
X Press knob 001Binto the valve core of valve
001E, turning it gently as you do so, until the
shaft of valve core extractor 001Dengages.
X Turn knob 001Bcounter-clockwise until the
valve core is unscrewed.
X Pull knob 001Bout of valve core extractor
001D as far as it will go.
This pulls the valve core into valve core
extractor 001Dand seals it against valve core
extractor stop 001D.
X Make sure that the pressure release screw
on pressure gauge 0023is closed.
X Connect connector 0024to the 12 V socket
(12 V, 25 A, 300 W) on the center console
(Y page 228).
X Start the engine.
X Press switch 0005on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is activated.
The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire
and the tire pressure is increased. Allow the Flat tire
297Wheels and tires Z
tire inflatio
ncompressor to run for at least
10 minutes until tire sealant bottle 0019is
completely empty and the tire pressure is
at least 300 kPa (3.0 bar/43.5 psi).
If possible, inflate the tire to the
recommended tire pressure. You will find a
table of recommended tire pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information placard 8
or
the tire pressure plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side of the vehicle ( Ypage 278).
X Then press 0on tire inflation compressor
switch 0005.
The tire inflation compressor is
deactivated.
X Quickly slide knob 001Bto the stop in valve
core extractor 001D.
X Turn knob 001Bclockwise until the valve core
is firmly screwed into tire valve 001E.
i Do not pull valve core extractor 001Doff tire
valve 001Ewhile the valve core is unscrewed
from tire valve 001E.The tire sealant could
otherwise run out and get on your skin or
clothes.
X Press lever 001Cand pull valve core extractor
001D from tire valve 001E.
X Screw the valve cap onto tire valve 001E.
X Observe the following notes and
instructions:
R
Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5 psi) not reached (Y page 301).
R Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5 psi) reached (Y page 301). Twin tires, inner wheel X
Unscrew the valve cap from valve
extension 001Aon the defective wheel.
X Screw valve core extractor 001Bclockwise as
far as it will go onto valve extension 001A.
X Screw valve core extractor 001B
approximately a further 0003turn to release
valve extension 001A.
X Unscrew valve extension 001Aand the valve
core extractor 001Bcounter-clockwise from
tire valve 001F.
X Unscrew valve extension 001Afrom valve
core extractor 001B. X
Pull knob 001Dout of valve core extractor
001B as far as it will go.
X Screw valve core extractor 001Bclockwise
onto tire valve 001F.
X Press knob 001Dinto the valve core of valve
001F, turning it gently as you do so, until the
shaft of valve core extractor 001Bengages.
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Flat tireWheels and tires
X
Turn knob 001Dcounter-clockwise until the
valve core is unscrewed.
X Pull knob 001Dout of valve core extractor
001B as far as it will go.
This pulls the valve core into valve core
extractor 001Band seals it against valve core
extractor stop 001B.
X Hang tire sealant bottle 0019in the
uppermost wheel ventilation hole 001C.
X Push angled valve adapter 001Elocated on
the hose of tire sealant filler bottle 0019as
far as it will go on to valve core extractor
001B and fix it in place.
X Make sure that the pressure release screw
on pressure gauge 0023is closed.
X Connect connector 0024to the 12 V socket
(12 V, 25 A, 300 W) on the center console
(Y page 228).
X Start the engine.
X Press switch 0005on the tire inflation
compressor to move to position I.
The tire inflation compressor is activated.
The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire
and the tire pressure is increased. Allow the
tire inflation compressor to run for at least
10 minutes until tire sealant bottle 0019is
completely empty and the tire pressure is
at least 300 kPa (3.0 bar/43.5 psi).
If possible, inflate the tire to the
recommended tire pressure. You will find a
table of recommended tire pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information placard 9
or
the tire pressure plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side of the vehicle ( Ypage 278).
X Then press 0on tire inflation compressor
switch 0005.
The tire inflation compressor is
deactivated.
X Quickly slide knob 001Dto the stop in valve
core extractor 001B.
X Turn knob 001Dclockwise until the valve core
is firmly screwed into tire valve 001F.i
Do not pull valve core extractor 001Bfrom
tire valve 001Fwhile the valve core is
unscrewed from tire valve 001F. The tire
sealant could otherwise run out and get on
your skin or clothes.
X Pull knob 001Dout of valve core extractor
001B as far as it will go.
X Unscrew valve core extractor 001Bcounter-
clockwise from tire valve 001F.
X Screw valve extension 001Aonto tire valve
001F and tighten it.
X Screw the valve cap onto valve extension
001A.
X Observe the following notes and
instructions:
R
Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5 psi) not reached (Y page 301).
R Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5p si) reached (Y page 301).
9 Only for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 lbs(4,536 kg). Flat tire
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X
Loosen angled valve adapter 001Dfrom tire
valve 001Cand remove it.
X Screw in the valve core again using the
valve tool and remove the valve tool
through the opening.
i If the valve insert is damaged or lost when
it is unscrewed, you can use the valve insert
from tire sealant bottle 0019after you have
used the tire sealant.
X Unscrew the valve insert from the valve of
tire sealant bottle 0019using the valve
extractor.
X Push angled valve adapter 0006located on
hose 0026of the tire inflatio ncompressor as
far as it will go ontot ire valve001Cand clamp
it in place.
X Press tire inflation compressor switch 0005
to Iand inflate the tire.
If possible, inflate the tire to the
recommended tire pressure. You will find a
table of recommended tir epressure on the
Tire and Loading Information placard 10
or
the tire pressure plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side of the vehicle (Y page 278).
X Then press 0on tire inflation compressor
switch 0005.
The tire inflation compresso ris
deactivated.
X Screw the valve cap onto tire valve 001C.
X Observe the following notes and
instructions:
R
Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5 psi) not reached (Y page 301).
R Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43. 5psi) reached (Y page 301).
Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5 psi) not reached G
WARNING
If the specified tire pressure is not reached,
the tire is too severely damaged.T he tire
sealant cannot offer assistance with a flat tire in this case. Damaged tires as well as tire
pressure that is too low can impair the braking
and driving characteristics. There is a risk of
an accident.
Do not drive any further. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop.
i The Mercedes-Benz Service24h
telephone numbers can be found on a
sticker in the driver's door entrance area
and in the vehicle Maintenance Booklet.
Tire pressure of 300 kPa (3.0 bar/
43.5 psi) reached G
WARNING
At ire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed
the specified maximum speed with a tire that
has been repaired using tire sealant.
The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h).
The "max. 50 mph" (80 km/h) sticker must
be affixed within the driver's field of vision.
X Turn the pressure release screw on
pressure gauge 0023counter-clockwise and
bleed the system.
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 0.
X Pull connector 0024on the tire inflation
compressor out of the 12 V socket.
X Clean the valve core extractor with clean
water.
X Remove angled valve adapter 0006from valve
0018 of tire sealant filler bottle 0019and screw
the valve cap onto valve 0018.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor, tire
sealant bottle 0019with valve core extractor
10 Only for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 lbs(4,536 kg). Flat tire
301Wheels and tires Z
!
Only use the jack pump lever middle rod
and the rod with the largest diameter as a
lug wrench extension. Only slide the middle
rod as far as it will go onto the lug wrench.
The rods may otherwise bend and be
distorted to such an extent that they can
no longer be used as a pump lever for the
jack.
! Do not place the jack on the leaf spring or
the differential case. Hydraulic jack
Preparing the hydraulic jack
X
Insert the third rod of jack pump lever 0005
into the lug wrench extension.
Jack pump lever 0005is assembled.
X Close pressure release screw 0006.
X To do this, use the flattened section on
pump lever 0005to turn pressure release
screw 0006clockwise to the stop.
i Do not turn pressure release screw 0006
more than 1 or 2 full turns. Hydraulic fluid
could otherwise escape.
X Insert pump lever 0005into the recess on the
jack and secure by turning it clockwise.
X Place the jack vertically beneath the
jacking points described below. Jacking point, front axle
Jacking point at the front axle
X
Place the jack under the longitudinal
member in front of the front axle. Jacking point, rear axle (example: vehicle type
2500)
Jacking point, rear axle (example: vehicle type
3500)
Jacking point at the rear axle on vehicle
types 2500 and 3500
X
Place the jack under the longitudinal
member in front of the rear axle. Changing wheels
305Wheels and tires Z
R
only use a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel to be replaced for a short time.
R do not deactivate ESP ®
.
R have a spare wheel that differs from the
wheel that has been changed replaced at
the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
You must observe the correc twheel and
tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
When using a spare wheel of a different size,
do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h. General notes
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
The procedure for mounting the spare wheel
is described in "Mounting awheel"
(Y page 303).
The following should be checked regularly,
particularly prior to long journeys:
R the tire pressure of the spare wheel, which
should then be corrected if necessary
(Y page 278).
R the fastenings of the spare wheel bracket.
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
Replace the tires after 6years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
spare wheel.
i If you have mounted a spare wheel, the
tire pressure monitor (Y page 281) will not
function for this wheel. The spare wheel is
not equipped with a sensor for monitoring
tire pressure. Removing and installing the spare
wheel
Cargo Van/Crew Van Bolt covers for the safety catches (example: Cargo
Van)
Removing
X
Open the rear doors.
X Position a screwdriver in recesses 0006and
pry off covers 0005.
X Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 264), unscrew the now visible
bolts counter-clockwise by approximately
20 turns. Spare wheel carrier under the vehicle
X
Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0023and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0026.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into sleeve 0025on spare wheel
bracket 0023.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0023with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand
retaining hook 0026. Spare wheel
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X
Slowly lowe rspare wheel bracket 0023to the
ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0023slightly and pull
the pump lever out of sleeve 0025.Spare wheel in the spare wheel carrier
X
Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of the spare wheel
carrier.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from
spare wheel bracket 0023.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or
tip over.
Installing
X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0023.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel bracket
0023, the center of gravity changes due to the
weight of the wheel. The spare wheel may
slip down or tip over.
X Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve 0025on spare wheel bracket 0023.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0023with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining
hook 0026.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0023and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0026.
X Pull the pump lever out of sleeve 0025.
X Using the lug wrench, tighten the retaining
hook bolts by turning them clockwise. X
Replace and engage covers 0005.
X Close the rear doors.
Chassis version Removing
X
Loosen fender nuts 0026manually and then
remove them.
X Loosen nuts 0006as far as the thread end.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0025and
unhook left-hand retaining hook 0005.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into the sleeve on the right-hand
side of spare wheel bracket 0025.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0025with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand
retaining hook 0005.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0025down
to the ground.
X Lift spare wheel bracket 0025slightly and pull
the pump lever out of the sleeve. 310
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