2008 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 419

Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until vehicle is resting fully on its own weight. Remove the jack. Warning! Warning! G G Follow recommend inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). Before storing the jack in the trunk, it should be fully collapsed. i Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective film that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the trunk. You can also place the damaged wheel down into the spare wheel well. In this case, you must stow the luggage bowl in the trunk. Detach the electric air pump. Stow electrical plug 3 and air hose 4 behind flap 1 and place the air pump back in the trunk. 1 - 5 Wheel bolts Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). i Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*: Do not activate the tire inflation pressure monitor ( page 309) until a full size wheel/tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle. 418