Mercedes-Benz 2002 CLK 320 Automobile User Manual


 
270Tires, Wheels
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Notes:
Before storing the jack, the jack arm must be lowered
almost to the base of the jack.
For proper storage of vehicle jack see page 261.
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.
Warning!
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.
CLK 320 with Sport Package, CLK 430,
CLK 55 AMG:
The dimensions of the spare wheel are different
from those of the road wheels for the rear axle
(CLK 320 with Sport Package: The dimensions of
the spare wheel are different from those of the road
wheels). As a result, the vehicle handling
characteristics change when driving with a spare
wheel mounted on the rear axle.
The spare wheel should only be used temporarily,
and replaced with a regular road wheel as quick as
possible.
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