Mounting a new wheel
WARNING
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts.
WARNING
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise, the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
WARNING
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
Wheel bolts for:
1 All alloy wheels and the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel for alloy wheels
2 "Minispare" emergency spare wheel for
steel wheels
Always use wheel bolts 1 to fit the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with light-alloy wheel. Using other wheel bolts when fitting the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with light-alloy wheel could damage the brake system.
Always use wheel bolts 2 to fit the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with steel wheel. Using other wheels when fitting the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel with steel wheel could damage the brake system.
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces.
To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold the wheel securely against the wheel hub while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
Slide the emergency spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on.
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger-tight.
Unscrew the alignment bolt.
Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is fingertight.
See also:
Load index
In addition to the load bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. This specifies the load bearing
capacity more precisely. ...
Off-road drive program
The off-road drive program is available
only in vehicles without the Off-Road Pro
engineering package.
The off-road drive program assists you in
driving off-road. The engine’s performance
char ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, ...