Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
The jack support tubes are located behind
the front wheel housings and in front of the
rear wheel housings.
1 Jack tube cover
2 Notch
̈ Carefully insert the screwdriver (sup-
plied in the tool kit) into notch 2.
̈ Pry out cover 1 just so far as you can
place your fingers underneath the cov-
er.
̈ Carefully pull out cover 1 completely.
Make sure that the pins do not brake
off.
The cover will be hanging from a plastic
band attached to it.
Warning! G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into
both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid per-
sonal injury, use the jack only to lift the ve-
hicle 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 (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure that the jack
arm is fully inserted in the jack tube. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehi-
cle.
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