130 Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
An emergency wheel is significantly narrower than
the wheels mounted ex-factory.
Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
cle.
Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
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NOTICE
Risk of vehicle damage!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
bridge of the sill.
Remove and insert the wheel on vehicles
without a sound system
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The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a
recess under the floor covering or the variable load-
ing floor in the boot.
After having been changed
Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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Remove
For vehicles with a tire control display, save the tire
pressure values in the system.
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
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Loosen the retaining
belt and take out the
box with the tool kit.
Unscrew the lock nut.
Take out the wheel.
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The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
Insertion
WARNING
Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in
the wheel rim.
Screw in the locknut until it stops.
Replace the box with the tool kit into the wheel
and secure it with the tape.
Risk of accident!
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Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel
to disengage while driving.
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Excessive tightening torque can damage the
thread and deform the rim.
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WARNING
Risk of accident!
Do not grease or lubricate screws.
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Do not use corroded or damaged screws.
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Changing the wheel and raising the
vehicle
Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Loosen screws
If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or
wheel trims, remove them.
What you should be mindful of
Before changing
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Park the vehicle safely and secure it against rolling
away.
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WARNING
Turn off the engine.
Let all passengers get out. During the wheel
change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-
hind the crash barriers.
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If you step on the key end when loosening the
screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.
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Some vehicles may have
anti-theft wheel bolts
that protect the wheels
from theft.
Close all doors, the luggage compartment and en-
gine compartment flaps.
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If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.
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Insert the upper sec-
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Lift the vehicle
tion on the anti-theft
wheel bolt until it
stops.
WARNING
Always secure the jack's base plate against slipping!
Place a large, firm surface under the jack on a loose
surface.
Place a non-slip pad, e.g. a rubber doormat, under
the jack on a smooth surface.
Always lift the vehicle with the doors closed.
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