2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 496

Practical hints Flat tire Changing wheel on a slight decline Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a slight decline, place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows: Changing wheel on a slight incline Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a slight incline, place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows: 1 Wheel wrench On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1). Changing wheel on passenger side (Example illustration) Changing wheel on passenger side (Example illustration) Place wheel chock (or another sizeable object) in front of both wheels on the side opposite to the side on which the wheel is to be changed. Place wheel chock (or another sizeable object) behind both wheels on the side opposite to the side on which the wheel is to be changed. 495