2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS wheel bolts

Notes on care ofvehicle parts
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment ifthewindshield wipers are switched on whilethe windshield is being cleaned
Ifthe windshield wipers are set in motionwhileyou are cleaningthe windshield orwiper blades,you can be trappedbythewiper arm.
#Always switch offthe windshield wipersandthe ignition before cleaningthewindshield or wiper blades.
&WARNINGRisk of burning fromthetail‐pipe ortailpipe trim
Thetailpipe andtailpipe trim can becomeveryhot. Ifyou come into contact withthesecar parts,you could burnyourself.
#Always be particularlycareful when inthe vicinity ofthetailpipe andtailpipetrims and supervisechildrenveryclosely when inthis area.
#Before any contact, allowthe car partstocool down.
Observethefollowing information:
Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Wheels/rimsUsewater and acid-free wheel cleaners.RDo not use acidic wheel cleanerstoremovebrake dust.This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
RToavoid corrosion ofthe brake discs and brakepads, drivethevehiclefor afew minutes after cleaning before parkingit. The brake discs and brakepadswarmup and dry out.
WindowsCleanthe windowsonthe inside and outside using a dampclothand cleaning agentsrecommendedbyMercedes-Benz.Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaningagentstocleanthe inside of windows.
Wiper bladesFold outthe wiper blades and cleanthem using a damp cloth.Do not cleanthe wiper bladestoo often.
Maintenance and care409

RThe jack must be placed on afirm,flat andnon-slip surface. If necessary,use a large,flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
RThefootofthe jack must be positionedverti‐cally underthe jack support point.
Rules of conduct whenthevehicle israised:
RNever placeyour hands orfeetunderthevehicle.
RNever lie underthevehicle.
RDo notstartthe engine and do notreleasethe electric parking brake.
RDo not open or close any doors orthe trunklid.
#Usingthe lug wrench, loosenthe wheel boltsonthe wheelyou wishtochangebyaboutone full turn. Do not unscrewthe bolts com‐pletely.
Position of jack support points
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom incorrectpositioning ofthe jack
Ifyou do not positionthe jack correctly atthe appropriate jacking point ofthevehicle,the jack could tip withthevehicleraised.
#Only positionthe jack atthe appropri‐ate jacking point ofthevehicle. Thebase ofthe jack must be positionedver‐tically underthe jacking point ofthevehicle.
460Wheels and tires

*NOTEVehicle damage fromthe jack
Ifyou do not positionthe jack correctly atthe appropriate jack support point ofthevehicle,the jack could tipover withthevehi‐cleraised.
#The jack is designedexclusivelyforjacking upthevehicle atthe jack sup‐port points.
#Taketheratchet wrench out ofthe tire-changetool kit and place it onthe hexagonnut ofthe jack sothatthe letters "AUF" arevisible.
#Position jack2at jack support point1.
#Turnratchet wrench3clockwise until jack2sits completelyon jack support point1andthe base ofthe jack liesevenly ontheground.
#Continuetoturnratchet wrench3untilthetire israised a maximum of1.2 in (3 cm) offthe ground.
#Loosen andremovethe wheel (→page 461).
Removing a wheel
Requirements:RThevehicle israised (→page 459).
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecog‐nize dangers.
Whenchanging a wheel,avoid applying anyforcetothe brake discs, sincethis could impairthelevel of comfortwhen braking.
*NOTEDamagetothreading from dirt onwheel bolts
#Do not place wheel bolts in sand or ona dirty surface.
#Unscrewthe uppermost wheel bolt com‐pletely.
Wheelsand tires461

#Screwalignment bolt1instead ofthewheel bolt intothethreading.
#Unscrewtheremaining wheel bolts fully.
#Removethe wheel.
#Installthe new wheel (→page 462).
Mounting a new wheel
Requirements:RThe wheel isremoved (→page 461).
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you may notrecog‐nize dangers.
&WARNINGRisk of accident from losing awheel
Oiled, greased or damaged wheel bolt/wheelnutthreads or wheel hub/wheel mountingboltthreads can causethe wheel bolts/wheel nutstocome loose.
As aresult,you could lose a wheel while driv‐ing.
#Never oil or greasethethreads.
#Intheevent of damagetothethreads,contact aqualified specialistworkshopimmediately.
#Havethe damaged wheel bolts or dam‐aged hubthreadsreplaced.
#Do not continue driving.
#Observethe information onthechoice oftires (→page 454).
For tires with a specified direction ofrotation, anarrowonthe sidewall ofthe tire indicatesthecorrect direction ofrotation. Observethe direc‐tion ofrotation when installing.
#Slidethe wheeltobe mounted ontothealignment bolt and push it on.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom tighteningwheel bolts and nuts
Ifyou tightenthe wheel bolts or wheel nutswhenthevehicle israised,the jack could tip.
#Only tighten wheel bolts or wheel nutswhenthevehicle is onthe ground.
#Be suretoobservethe instructions andsafety notes on "Changing a wheel"(→page 454).
#For safetyreasons, onlyuse wheel boltswhich havebeen approvedbyMercedes-Benz andforthe wheel inquestion.
*NOTEDamagetopaintwork ofthe wheelrim when screwing onthefirst wheel bolt
Ifthe wheel hastoo much play when screw‐ing inthefirst wheel bolt,the wheelrim paintcan be damaged.
462Wheels and tires

#Pressthe wheelfirmlyagainstthewheel hub when screwing onthefirstwheel bolt.
#Tightenthe wheel boltsevenly in a diagonalpattern inthe order indicated untiltheyarefinger-tight.
#Unscrewthe alignment bolt.
#Tightenthe last wheel bolt until it isfinger-tight.
#Lowerthevehicle (→page 463).
Loweringthevehicle after a wheelchange
Requirements:RThe new wheel has been installed(→page 462).
#Placetheratchet ontothe hexagon nut ofthejack sothatthe letters "AB" are visible.
#Tolower thevehicle:turntheratchet ofthejack counter-clockwise.
#Tightenthe wheel boltsevenly in a diagonalpattern inthe order indicated (1to5).Specified tighteningtorque:111lb-ft(150 Nm).
&WARNINGRisk of injurythrough incor‐rect tighteningtorque
The wheelscould come loose ifthe wheelbolts or wheel nuts are not tightenedtotheprescribed tighteningtorque.
#Makesurethe wheel bolts or wheelnuts are tightenedtothe prescribedtighteningtorque.
#Ifyou are not sure, do not movethevehicle. Consult aqualified specialistworkshop and havethe tighteningtor‐quechecked immediately.
#Checkthe tire pressure ofthe newly moun‐ted wheel and adjust accordingly.
#Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoringsystem:Restartthe tire pressure monitoringsystem (→page441).
Makesuretoobservethefollowing furtherrela‐ted subject:
RNotes on tire pressure (→page 435)
Wheels and tires463