2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 513

Flat tire Removing the wheel Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack. 511 X ! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the wheel bolts and wheel hub threads. X Remove the wheel. Attaching the spare wheel G Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts. ! Wheel bolts : must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel with light alloy rim. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts : for the Minispare wheel with light alloy rim will damage the vehicle's brakes. Wheel bolts ; must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel with steel rim. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts ; for the Minispare wheel with steel rim will damage the vehicle's brakes. G Warning! Make sure to use the original length wheel bolts when remounting the original wheel after it has been repaired. X G Warning! Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. ! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt. Z Practical hints Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt and remove it. X Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt :. X Remove the remaining bolts. Wheel bolt : must be used for light alloy rims and the Minispare wheel with light alloy rim. Wheel bolt ; must be used for the Minispare wheel with steel rim. The wheel bolts for the Minispare wheel with steel rim are located in the trunk with the Minispare wheel.