2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 227

Where will I find ...? X 225 To access jack and wheel wrench: Remove storage well casing =. X Remove the spare wheel (Y page 225). : Spare wheel A Jack B Wheel wrench ? Storage well casing base X Jack G Warning! Only use the jack supplied with your vehicle to lift the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. If you use the jack for any other purpose, you or others could be injured, as the jack is designed only for the purpose of changing a wheel. When using the jack, observe the safety notes in the "Mounting the spare wheel" section and the notes on the jack. Remove storage well casing base ?. X Remove retaining screw = by turning it counterclockwise. X Remove spare wheel :. For information on mounting the spare wheel, see "Flat tire" (Y page 276). 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 into the spare wheel well. ! Make sure the spare wheel is dry before storing it. X Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 276. The spare wheel is located in the space underneath the trunk floor. X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 73). X Lift the trunk floor. X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the collapsible tire. X Unscrew the valve insert from the valve using the valve extractor integrated in the valve cap. X Allow the air to escape. Remove the storage well casing (Y page 224). i It may take a few minutes for the collapsible tire to deflate completely. X Use the valve extractor integrated in the valve cap to screw the valve insert back into the valve. 18 Vehicles with 19" spare wheel only. Z Practical hints ; Tensioning strap18 = Retaining screw