Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLK 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
1 Wheel wrench
̈ On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
The jack take-up brackets are located di-
rectly behind the front wheel housings and
in front of the rear wheel housings.
2 Jack
3 Take-up bracket
̈ Place jack 2 on firm ground.
̈ Position jack 2 under take-up
bracket 3 so that it is always vertical
(plumb-line) as seen from the side,
even if the vehicle is parked on an
incline.
̈ Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while
vehicle is raised.
Warning! G
The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
ț Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.
ț Never lie down under the raised vehicle.