X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows).
X Take the ratchet ring spanner out of the vehi-
cle tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of
the jack so that the letters AUFare visible. X
Position jack =at jacking point ;.
The centring pin on the jack must be inserted into the intended opening on the jacking
point. X
Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned vertically under the jacking point. X
Turn ratchet ring spanner ?until jack =sits
completely on jacking point ;and the base
of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn ratchet ring spanner ?until the tyre is
raised a maximum of 3 cm from the ground.
Removing a wheel !
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. The
threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs
could otherwise be damaged when the bolts
are tightened.
When fitting/removing wheels, and for as long
as the wheels are removed, avoid applying any
external force on the brake discs. This could
impair the level of comfort when braking. X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X Screw centring pin :into the thread instead
of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
X Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event ofdamage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving. 372
Changing a wheelWheels and tyres
Vehicle identification plate (example: vehicles with
a trailer tow hitch – all other countries)
: Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
; EU type approval number (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)
A Maximum gross vehicle weight of vehicle
combination (kg)
B Permissible front axle load (kg)
C Permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is sample data. This data is different for every vehicle and may differ from the data
shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VIN can be seen.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 380). Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of
products that have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB Service products and capacities
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