Mercedes-Benz 2000 SL 500 Automobile User Manual


 
233Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
13. Lower vehicle. Remove jack and insert jack tube
cover.
Before storing the jack, the jack arm must be
lowered almost to the base of the jack.
Store the spare wheel first and then the vehicle jack.
14. Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly,
following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are
tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).
15. Ensure proper tire pressure.
16. Depress wheel change switch for level control. The
indicator lamp in the switch and the ADS
malfunction indicator lamp will go out.
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.
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bolts.