2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 358

Warning! 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. Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct mounting bolts. Warning! 12. Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly, following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 ft.lb. (150 Nm). 13. Ensure proper tire pressure. Notes: Before storing the jack, the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack. For proper storage of vehicle jack see page 346. The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km) (aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries. The spare wheel should only be used temporarily, and replaced with a regular road wheel as quick as possible. S 55 AMG and Sport Package: The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel. 355 Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls