2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 632

Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Never lie down under the raised vehicle. 1 Jack take-up bracket 2 Jack 3 Crank Place jack 2 on firm ground. Position jack 2 under take-up bracket 1 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline. Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Never start engine while vehicle is raised. Warning! Removing the wheel G Position the jack only on the jack take-up brackets designed for this purpose. If the jack is not properly positioned, the vehicle may slip off of the jack. 1 Alignment bolt Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and remove. 631