2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 326

Practical hints Flat tire the electric air pump back in its designated storage space. X Make sure turning the wheel wrench will not scratch or damage the wheel rim. X Version 2 only: Store electrical plug 3 and the air hose back into the pump housing bottom. Place the electric air pump back in its designated storage space. Lower the vehicle. 1 - 5 Wheel bolts X X X Before storing the jack in the trunk, crank back to storage position and fold in the jack arm. Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the designated storage space. X Lowering the vehicle G Warning! Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly attached. Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle. X For information on storing the spare wheel in the trunk after it has been replaced by a regular road wheel, see (Y page 253). Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). i The flat tire may be transported in the trunk when the retractable hardtop is closed. If available use a protective wrap on the spare wheel. i Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS: Do not restart the tire inflation pressure monitor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle. Replacing jack support tube cover X Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening. X Lower the vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until the vehicle is resting fully on its own weight. Pull the jack out of the jack support tube. X G Warning! Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm). G Warning! When turning the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel bolts, make sure you position your hands on the wrench in such a way that you avoid injury to yourself, such as scraping your hands against the wheel. Applying even pressure, press cover until it snaps into place. 324