Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the spare wheel
1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel with
collapsible tire (located in trunk with
spare wheel)
̈ Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
̈ Guide spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on.
̈ Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!
Wheel bolts 2 must be used when
mounting the spare wheel. The use of
any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts 2 for the spare wheel will physi-
cally damage the vehicle’s brakes.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt.
Warning! G
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. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.
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