jacking MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

Securing the vehicle on level ground
X
On level ground: place the folding wheel
chock or a similar item under the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the wheel you wish
to change. Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
X On downhill gradients: place the folding
wheel chock or a similar item behind the
wheels of the front and rea raxle. X
Using wheel wrench 0001, loosenthe bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the wheel bolts
completely. Raising the vehicle G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle
for a short time while awheel is being
changed.
The vehicle must be placed on stands if you
intend to work under it.
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.
The vehicle could otherwise slip off the jack
and seriously injure you.
Do not start the engine at any time while the
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 a door or the
boot lid is opened or closed) and seriously
injure you. G
Risk of accident
If you fail to position the jack correctly, the
vehicle may:
R slip off the jack
R injure you or others
R be damaged
Therefore, make sure that the jack is posi-
tioned correctly in the respective jacking
points. Before positioning the jack, remove
any dirt that may have collected in the jacking
points.
The mounting for the jack is centred between
the front and rear wheel arches (arrow). 330
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X
Position jack 0015at jacking point 0002. X
Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned directly under jacking point 0002.
X Turn crank 0014until the corresponding tyre
is raised a maximum of 3 cm from the
ground. X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
X In place of the wheel bolt, screw centring
pin 0012from the wheel-changing tools into
the thread.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
! 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.
! AMG ceramic brake system*:
When detaching or attaching the wheel, the
wheel rim may hit against the ceramic
brake disc* and damage it.
For this reason, you should proceed care-
fully. Request the assistanc eofasecond
person or use a second centring pin.
X Remove the wheel.
Fitting anew wheel G
Risk of accident
Replace damaged or corroded wheel bolts.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. This could
cause the bolts to loose ninthe wheel hub. G
Risk of accident
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must
not drive the vehicle any further. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur- Flat tyre
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