Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS WAGON C 240 - Manual (Page 404)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Lowering the vehicle
̈ Lower vehicle by turning crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.
̈ Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
̈ Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position) (
୴ page 378).
̈ Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the storage compartment be-
hind the left trim panel (
୴ page 378). Warning!
G
Only use genuine equipment
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!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).