2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Practical hints Where will I find ...? Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 317. The spare wheel is located in the space underneath the trunk floor. X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 69). X X Take off the spare wheel bolts. For information on mounting the spare wheel, see "Flat tire" (Y page 317). Storing the spare wheel after use If you wish to store the spare wheel after use, carry out the following steps. Otherwise, the spare wheel may not fit the spare wheel well. Lift the trunk floor. Operational position X ! Make sure the spare wheel is dry before storing it. X X X Turn the crank handle clockwise. Before placing the jack back in the vehicle tool kit: X X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the collapsible tire. Take the valve extractor from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 268). Unscrew the valve insert from the valve and allow the air to escape. Fully collapse the jack. Fold in the crank handle (storage position). 1 Spare wheel 2 Retaining screw X X i It may take a few minutes for the collapsible tire to deflate completely. X X X X Remove retaining screw 2 by turning it counterclockwise. Remove spare wheel 1. Screw the valve insert back into the valve. Place the valve extractor back in the vehicle tool kit. Screw the valve cap back on the valve. Take the protective wrap from the vehicle tool kit. The spare wheel bolts are located under a plastic cover on the outside of the spare wheel rim. 270