X
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is arisk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at aqualified specialist workshop
after awheel is changed.
X Turn the crank of the jack counter-clock-
wise 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 across-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated ( 0043
to 0083). The specified tightening torque is
133 lb-ft(180 Nm).
X Turn the jack back to the out-of-use posi-
tion and stow it in the trunk again with the
rest of the wheel-changin gtools. Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP ®
,a nd are marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE =Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions or fuel consumption,
may otherwise be adversely affected. In
addition, when driving with aload, tire
dimension variations could cause the tires
to come into contact with the bodywork
and axle components. This could result in
damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
i The Tire and Load Information placard
with the recommended tire pressures is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Further
information about driving at high speeds or driving with vehicle loads that are lighter
than the maximum vehicle load can be
found in the tire pressure table on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. Check tire pres- sures regularly, and only when the tires arecold. Comply with the maintenance recom-
mendation softhe tire manufacturer. These
are located in the vehicle document wallet.
Further information on recommended tire
pressures as well as tire pressures for spe-
cific driving situations, see (Y page 253). Wheel and tirec
ombinations
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