2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 392
2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G Warning! G 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. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel bolts. Use only genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack. Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on. Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. 392