2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 310
2011 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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308 Flat tire Mounting a new 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. X X Make sure that the base of the jack is positioned directly under the jacking point. Roadside assistance Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until jack = sits completely on jacking point ; and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. X Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until the tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 inches (3 cm) off the ground. G Warning Removing a wheel Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise, the vehicle could fall off the jack. X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt completely. X Screw alignment bolt : into the thread instead of the wheel bolt. X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully. 1 Wheel bolts for 18", 19", 20" and 21" wheels or collapsible emergency spare wheel (AMG vehicles) 2 Wheel bolts for the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel ! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub threads could otherwise be damaged when you screw them in. X Remove the wheel. ! Always use wheel bolts ; to mount the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Using other wheel bolts to mount the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel could damage the brake system.