Mercedes-Benz E 300 1996 Emergency Operation - Manual (Page 25)

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Warning!
The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jack
tubes built into either side of the
vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle
during a wheel change. Never get
beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands
and feet away from the area under the
lifted vehicle. Always firmly set
parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while
the vehicle is raised. Be certain that
the jack is always vertical when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that
the jack arm is fully inserted in the
jack tube. Always lower the vehicle
onto sufficient capacity jackstands
before working under the vehicle.
Spare Wheel for Sport Package
The spare wheel rim size is 7 1 /
2
Jx16 H
2 with tire size 215/55 R 16 93 H.
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown,
you may temporarily use a 7 1 /
2
J x 16 H
2 instead of the 8 J x 16 H 2 wheel rim
on the rear axle, when observing the
following restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Drive to the nearest repair
facility.
For additional information, refer to
"Technical Data".
Changing Wheels
Move vehicle to a level area which is a
safe distance from the roadway.
1. Set parking brake and turn on
hazard warning flasher.
2. Move selector lever to position
"P" and turn off engine.
3. Prevent vehicle from rolling
away by blocking wheels with
wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block
or stone. When changing a
wheel on a hill, place chocks on
the downhill side blocking both
wheels of the other axle. On a
level road, place one chock in
front of and one behind the
wheel that is diagonally opposite
to the wheel being changed.
4. Using the wrench, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts.