If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to
prevent the jack from slipping.
Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.
After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque
wrench that is functioning correctly.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately
after a wheel is changed ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .
Preparing Your Vehicle
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Checklist
Always perform the following steps in the specified order to prepare for a wheel change ⇒
:
1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic. Observe all important information on parking when doing so
⇒ Parking. The ground must be level and firm. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If
necessary, place a large, stable surface under the vehicle jack.
2. Switch on the emergency flashers ⇒ Center console.
3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as behind a
guard rail. Follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.
4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.
5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the wheels are not pointing straight forward.
6. Block the tire that is diagonal from the one you will be changing with a stone, chocks, or another suitable object.
7. If the luggage compartment is full: remove the contents from the luggage compartment.
8. Remove the collapsible spare wheel, full-size spare wheel or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit from the
luggage compartment.
WARNING
Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Always follow the tasks in the checklist.
Observe the general safety precautions.
Removing and installing the subwoofer
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
The subwoofer must be removed before the spare wheel can be removed.
Removing the subwoofer (version 1)
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