2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 405

Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place a wheel chock or other sizable object and the other wheel chock or sizeable object as follows: Place wheel chocks or other sizable objects on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on. Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack out of the storage compartment under the trunk floor ( page 383). Warning! G Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 399). Turn spare wheel bracket counterclockwise to loosen. Take the spare wheel out of the trunk. Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other sizable objects. When changing wheel on a level surface: Place one wheel chock or other sizable object in front of and another wheel chock or sizable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. 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. Adapt your driving style accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. 404