spare wheel MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE 2009 Owners Manual

Menu (on-board computer)
AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Audi o.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Distronic Plu s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Navi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Menu overview
Bluetooth ®
telephony . . . . . . . . . . .110
Convenience telephony . . . . . . . . .111
Music Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Mercedes-Benz Contact . . . . . . . . ..105
Message see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .316
see Indicator and warning lamp . . .351
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
Mirrors
Sun viso r.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Connecting (convenience teleph-
ony) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
De-authorising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
External authorisation . . . . . . . . . .109
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395
Operation (on-board computer) . . .222
Registering (authorising) . . . . . . . .107
Modifying the programming
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
MOExtended run-flat system* .297, 381
MP3 Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Operation (on-board computer) . . .219
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Selecting a mediu m.. . . . . . . . . . . .81
Selecting a titl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Multicontour seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..185
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . ..214 Multi-function steering wheel
. . . ..213
Overview (on-board computer) . . . . .30
Music Register
Copying music data . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Deleting all music files . . . . . . . . . . .96
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 N
Navigation Adjusting the map scale . . . . . . . . .127
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Calling up the map displa y.. . . . . .127
Changing direction . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Changing direction (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Entering a destination by address .135
Entering a destination by map . . . .144
Entering an intermediate stop . . . .145
Entering special destinations . . . . .147
Installing map software . . . . . . . . .132
Navigation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Off-map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Route info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Route options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Traffic jam function . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Night View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..259
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .259
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Display in the multi-function dis-
pla y.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364
Notes on running in a new vehicle .290 O
Odometer see Total distance recorde r.. . . ..215
see Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 216
Total distance recorde r.. . . . . . ..215
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Off-map
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 12
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Sensors
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Service indicator
see Service interval display . . . . . .306
Service products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . .190
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Setting the air distribution
COMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .209
Sidebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Side windows Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .201
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .201
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Skibag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . ..274
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .201
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .201
Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Spare wheel Fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
Special destination
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Spectacles compartment . . . . . . . ..276
Speed limiter Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . .216, 226
Selecting the display unit (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Speedtronic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . . . . . .320, 329
Permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Variabl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 353
Steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Buttons (on-board computer) . . . . .213
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . ..188
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . ..275
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Rea r.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Rear seats (between) . . . . . . . . . . .277
Stowage well
Boot floor (underneath) . . . . . . . . .280
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Supplemental Restraint System See SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Suspension tuning . . . . . . . . ..247, 248
Switching off the alarm ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
System settings (COMAND)
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Linguatronic settings . . . . . . . . . . .162
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Programmable button . . . . . . . . . .163
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Setting the system language . . . . .163
Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 T
Tail pipes Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Tank
see Fuel tank Index
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X
Pull handle :.
Locking the boot separately You can lock the boot separately.
24
If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains
locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the boot lid.
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 365). X
Insert the emergency key element fully into
the tailgate lock.
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
from position 1to position 2.
X Remove the emergency key element. Automatically opening/closing the
vehicle from outside
Opening the spare wheel bracket You can open the boot lid with the key.
G
Risk of injury
Monitor the boot lid opening and closing pro-
cedures to make sure that nobody can
become trapped. To halt the opening or clos-
ing procedure, press the closing button* in
the boot lid again or pull the handle on the
outside of the boot lid.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the boot lid opens.
Closing the spare wheel bracket You can close the boot lid automatically by
using either the closing button or the locking
button
25
. X
To close: press closing button :in the
boot lid.
X To close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button ;in the boot lid.
i If you leave a KEYLESS GO key* in the
boot, the boot lid will not lock.
24 Not available in all countries.
25 Only on vehicles with KEYLESS GO. Boot
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will prevent access to the boot from the
vehicle interior.
Removing the skibag The skibag can be removed for cleaning or
drying. G
Risk of poisoning
When the skibag has been removed, always
drive with the boot lid closed. Otherwise,
exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte-
rior.
X Open the boot lid. X
Open flap ;.
X Press recess :to the left and pull out the
frame with the skibag. Boot
Stowage well beneath the boot floor Vehicles with TIREFIT or the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel* feature a stowage
well under the cover of the boot floor. 1
Stowage well
2 Hook
3 Boot floor cover
X Attach boot floor cover 3to the upper
edge of the boot with hooks 2.
Hook !
Do not use the hook to lash down loads.
X Pull down hook 2by tab 1. Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving. Otherwise, you could be daz-
zled, impairing your view of traffic conditions.
As a result, you could cause an accident. 280
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Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres, wheels or accesso-
ries Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any
responsibility for damage that may result.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair driving safety. As a result, you could
cause an accident. Before purchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the
vehicle.
Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres R
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if
tyres of the same size are required on the
front and rear wheels.
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the spare wheel*.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
! Store tyres that are not being used in a
cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and die-
sel.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres R
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu- 296
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res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14 days, as well as after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
R Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (Y page 298). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
R All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve (such as tyre
pressure monitoring systems) other than
the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi-
cle.
R Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres
including the spare tyre*, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 298).
Notes on driving R
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible to check the wheels and
tyres for damage. Hidden tyre damage
could also be causing the unusual handling
characteristics. If you find no signs of dam-
age, have the wheels and tyres examined
at a specialist workshop, for example at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
R When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the
sidewalls, can get damaged. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
i You may fit a spare tyre* against the
direction of rotation. MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system allows you
to continue driving the vehicle even when one
or more tyres lose all air pressure.
The MOExtended run-flat system may only be
used in conjunction with the tyre pressure
loss warning system or with the tyre pressure
monitor* and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
i Vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit. 34
It is therefore recommended to additionally
equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit when
fitting tyres that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
You will find notes on driving with a flat tyre
in the "Practical advice" section
(Y page 381).
34 Only for certain countries. Tyres and wheels
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Tyre tread
G
Risk of accident
Bear in mind that:
R tyre grip decreases rapidly on wet roads
when the tread depth is less than 3 mm.
Thus, you should replace tyres that have
insufficient tread.
R winter tyres should be replaced when the
tread depth is 4 mm or less as they will no
longer provide adequate grip.
R the tread on a tyre may not wear evenly.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread across
the entire width of all tyres. If necessary,
turn the steering wheel so that you can see
the tyre tread more easily.
You could otherwise lose control of the vehi-
cle and cause an accident due to the reduced
grip of the tyres on the road. Tyre pressures
i You will find a table of tyre pressures for
various operating conditions on the inside
of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
The applicable value for the spare
wheel*/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* is stated on the spare wheel and in
the technical data section. G
Risk of accident
Tyre pressure that is either too high or too low
has a negative effect on the vehicle’s driving
safety, which could lead you to cause an acci-
dent. Therefore, you should regularly check
the pressure of all the tyres, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as nec-
essary.
To test tyre pressure, use a suitable pressure
gauge. The outer appearance of a tyre does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the
tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the elec-
tronic tyre pressure monitor*, the tyre pres- sure can be checked in the on-board com-
puter. G
Risk of accident
Do not fit anything else to the tyre valve other
than the standard valve cap. In particular, ret-
rofitted tyre pressure monitors which are
screwed on to the valve may overload it and
cause it to fail. Due to their design, the valve
is kept open continuously, which may lead to
air loss. G
Risk of accident
Should the tyre pressure drop repeatedly:
R check the tyre for foreign bodies.
R check whether the wheel is losing air or the
valve is leaking.
R make sure that only a valve cap approved
by Mercedes-Benz has been fitted on the
tyre valve.
Tyre pressures that are too low have a nega-
tive effect on vehicle safety, which could lead
to your causing an accident.
If possible, you should only correct tyre pres-
sures when the tyres are cold. Depending on
the ambient temperature, the speed you are
driving at and the load on the tyres, the tyre
temperature and thus the tyre pressure may
change by approximately 0.1 bar per 10 †.
Take this into account when checking the
pressure of warm tyres and only correct it if
it is too low for the current operating condi-
tions.
Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or
too low can:
R shorten the service life of the tyres
R increase the likelihood of tyre damage
R have a negative effect on handling charac-
teristics (e.g. by causing aquaplaning)
i The tyre pressure values given for low
loads are minimum values which offer you
good ride comfort characteristics.
However, you can also use the values given
for higher loads. These are permissible and 298
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will not adversely affect the running of the
vehicle.
Also check the tyre pressure of the spare
wheel*. H
Environmental note
Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least
every 14 days. Tyre pressure loss warning
While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pres-
sure loss warning system monitors the set
tyre pressure using the rotational speed of
the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed
of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of
a loss of pressure, a corresponding warning
message will appear in the multi-function dis-
play. G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pres-
sure. The table on the inside of the fuel filler
flap will help you decide whether the tyre
pressures should be corrected.
The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not replace the need to regularly check your
vehicle's tyre pressures, since an even loss of
pressure on several tyres at the same time
cannot be detected by the tyre pressure loss
warning system.
The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by a foreign object.
In the event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring
the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Do
not make any sudden steering movements
when doing so.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if: R
snow chains are fitted to your vehicle's
tyres.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
R you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R
changed the tyre pressure
R changed the wheels or tyres
R fitted new wheels or tyres
X Before restarting, consult the table of tyre
pressures on the inside of the fuel filler flap
to ensure that the tyre pressure in all four
tyres is set correctly for the operating con-
ditions concerned.
X Also observe the notes in the section on
tyre pressures ( Ypage 298). G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure loss warning system can
only give reliable warnings if you have set the
correct tyre pressure.
If an incorrect tyre pressure is set, these
incorrect values will be monitored.
A tyre with insufficient pressure results in
vehicle instability when driving, thus increas-
ing the risk of an accident.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
In the multi-function display you will see the
standard display (Y page 214)
X Press the =or; button to select the
Service menu. Tyres and wheels
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of the vehicle, affix an appropriate warning
sign in the driver's field of vision. This can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent Speedtronic 35
to the maxi-
mum permissible speed for the winter tyres
(Y page 245).
Once you have fitted the winter tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 298).
X Restart the tyre pressure moni-
tor* (Y page 300). G
Risk of accident
If you fit the spare wheel* when driving with
winter tyres, bear in mind that driving stability
will be impaired owing to unstable cornering
characteristics caused by the different tyres.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
and drive carefully.
Have the spare wheel* replaced at the near-
est qualified specialist workshop which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains which
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind: R
snow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel/
tyre combinations.
R snow chains must not be fitted to emer-
gency spare wheels, e.g. a "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel.
R Only fit snow chains in pairs and to the rear
wheels, even on vehicles with 4MATIC*.
Comply with the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
If snow chains have been fitted, you may only
drive at raised vehicle level (Y page 248).
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h.
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains fitted
(Y page 50). This way, you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action). Winter driving
G
Risk of accident
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion, steering and braking manoeuvres.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the selector lever to N.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control by
using corrective steering.
35 Only available for certain countries. Winter driving
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X
Pull handle :upwards.
X Pull cover ;forwards in the direction of
the arrow.
X Remove the fire extinguisher from the
stowage compartment. Vehicle tool kit and jack
The vehicle tool kit and the jack are located
under the boot floor. G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold the
vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being
changed.
You must use axle stands if you are carrying
out work on the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
Otherwise, the jack will not be able to achieve
its load-bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise the
vehicle as described, it could slip off the jack
(e.g. if the engine is started or if a door or the
boot lid is opened or closed) and you could be
seriously injured.
i When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 373).
X Fold up the front part of the boot floor
(Y page 280). Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Electric air pump
; Folding wheel chock
= Jack
? TIREFIT kit
A Vehicle tool kit
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel* :
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
; Fastening element
= Vehicle tool kit, jack, folding chock
X Turn fastening element ;anti-clockwise.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel :. Where will I find...?
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