Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
Flat tire
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jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube.
The jack must always be vertical when in
use, especially on inclines or declines.
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. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle 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 lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.
Always firmly set the parking brake and
block the wheels with wheel chocks or
other sizeable objects before raising the
vehicle with the jack. Do not disengage the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
Make sure that the ground on which the
vehicle is standing and where you place the
jack is solid, level and not slippery. If nec-
essary, use a large underlay. On slippery
surfaces, such as tiled floors, you should
use a non-slip underlay, for example a rub-
ber mat.
Do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects to support the jack. Otherwise the
jack may not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity if it is not at its full height.
Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
Also observe the notes on the jack.
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not
included) or other sizeable objects.
When changing wheel on a level surface:
X
Place one wheel chock or other sizeable
object in front of and another wheel chock
or other sizeable object behind the wheel
that is diagonally opposite to the wheel
being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on
a level surface. However, should circumstan-
ces require you to do so on a hill, place a
wheel chock or other sizeable object and the
other wheel chock or sizeable object as fol-
lows:
X
Place wheel chocks or other sizeable
objects on the downhill side blocking both
wheels of the axle not being worked on.
G
Warning!
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or
on slight inclines/declines. Otherwise, the
vehicle could fall off the jack and injure you
or others.
1
Wheel wrench
X
On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not
yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately
one full turn with wrench 1).
The jack support tubes are located directly
behind the front wheel housings and in front
of the rear wheel housings.
G
Warning!
When turning the wheel wrench to loosen
the wheel bolts, make sure you position
Practical hints
Z