2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 397
2005 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Keeping jack in this position, turn crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. Make sure the jack is vertical (plumb line). Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. 2 Jack support tube hole (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package* only) Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the opening of cover 2 and pry it out. Remove cover 2, taking care not to damage the locking tabs. 1 Jack arm 2 Jack support tube hole 3 Crank Insert jack arm 1 fully into tube hole 2 up to the stop. Warning! G Insert the jack arm fully into the jack support tube hole up to the stop. Otherwise the vehicle may fall from the jack and cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle. 395
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