2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 327

251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 325 Version: 2.11.8.1 Flat tire X 325 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. When your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock, it is included with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 270). For information on setting up the collapsible wheel chock, see (Y page 272). G Warning! X Changing a wheel on a level surface Place wheel chocks or other sizeable objects on the downhill side in front of both wheels on the side opposite to the side on which the wheel is to be changed. Changing a 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: Changing rear wheel on passenger side (example illustration) X Place a wheel chock or other sizeable object in front of and another wheel chock or other sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. Changing wheel on passenger side (example illustration) X Changing a 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 wheel chocks or other sizeable objects on the downhill side in front of both wheels on the side opposite to the side on which the wheel is to be changed. Z Practical hints Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on slight inclines/declines. Otherwise, the vehicle could fall off the jack and injure you or others. Changing wheel on passenger side (example illustration)