2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 388

Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Take vehicle tool kit tray and vehicle jack out of trunk. Take the spare wheel out of wheel well ( page 371). Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other sizeable objects. When changing wheel on a level surface: Place wheel chocks or other sizeable suitable objects in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chocks or other sizeable suitable objects as follows: Place wheel chocks or other sizeable suitable objects on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on. Warning! G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack. Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle. 387