2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 361

Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Warning! Warning! Vehicles with collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only): Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted. Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric pump ( page 357) before lowering the vehicle. G G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). 1-5 Wheel bolts Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in (storage position) ( page 331). Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the trunk. Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until vehicle is resting fully on its own weight. Remove the jack. Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). 359