2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 357
2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Detach the electric air pump. Stow the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and place the air pump back in the trunk. Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until the full weight of the vehicle is resting on the ground. Pull the jack out of the jack support tube. Warning! G i The flat tire may be transported in the trunk when the retractable hardtop is raised. Use the protective sheet provided with the spare wheel. Do not activate the tire inflation pressure monitor until the deflated tire has been removed from the vehicle. Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). Warning G 1 - 5 Wheel bolts Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). When turning the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel bolts, make sure you position hands on the wrench in such a way that you avoid injury to yourself, such as scraping your hands against the wheel. Make sure turning the wheel wrench will not scratch or damage the wheel rim. Before storing the jack in the trunk, crank back to storage position and fold in the arm. 356
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