Flat tire
282
pressure as specified for your vehicle
X Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illustrated
(: toA), until all bolts are tight. Observe
a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
(
the vent screw on air hose?.
Y page 303), decrease tire pressure using
X Version 2 only: If the tire inflation pressure
is above the recommended tire inflation
pressure as specified for your vehicle
G Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
(
deflate buttonB.
Y page 303), decrease tire pressure using
G Observe Safety notes, see page 189.
96
lb-ft (130 Nm).
X Detach the electric air pump.
G Warning!
X Reinstall collapsible tire valve cap.
X Version 1 only: Store electrical plug=
and air hose? behind flap:.
X Version 2 only: Store electrical plug=
and the air hose back into the pump
housing bottom.
X Place the electric air pump back in its
designated storage space.
X Lower the vehicle.
When turning the wheel wrench to tighten the
wheel bolts, make sure you position your
hands on the wrench in such a way that you
avoid injury to yourself, such as scraping your
hands against the wheel. Make sure turning
the wheel wrench will not scratch or damage
the wheel rim.
X Before storing the jack in the trunk, crank
back to storage position and fold in the jack
arm.
X Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
Lowering the vehicle
G Warning!
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly attached.
For information on storing the spare wheel
after it has been replaced by a regular road
wheel, see (Y page 225).
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
air pump before lowering the vehicle.
i The flat tire may be transported in the
trunk when the retractable hardtop is
closed. If available use a protective wrap on
the spare wheel.
X Lower the vehicle by turning the crank
counterclockwise until the vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.
X Pull the jack out of the jack support tube.
i Do not restart the tire inflation pressure
monitor until a full size wheel/tire with
functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle.
X Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50
mph (80 km/h).
Replacing jack support tube cover
X Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge
of the tube opening.
X Applying even pressure, press cover until it
snaps into place.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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