Mercedes-Benz GLC : Changing a wheel / Overview of the tire-change tool kit
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehicles
are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
For more information on which tire-changing
tools are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
You require the following tools, for example, to
change a wheel:
- Jack
- Chock
- Lug wrench
- Alignment bolt
The tire-change tool kit is located under the
cargo compartment floor.
Depending on the model, the tire-change
tool kit may be located in other positions
under the cargo compartment floor.
Jack
Ratchet for jack
Lug wrench
Folding chock
Alignment bolt
Socket wrench for ratchet
When storing wheels, observe the following
notes:
After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
Protect the tires from contact with oil, grease
or fuel...
Requirements:
The required tire-change tool kit is available.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the tirechange
tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
workshop to find out about suitable tools...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of accident due to insufficient
or excessive tire pressure
Tires with either too low or too high a pressure
present the following hazards:
the tires could burst
the tires could wear excessively and/or unevenly
the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired
Observe the recommended
tire pressures
and check the tire pressure of all
tires including the spare wheel:
monthly
if altering the load on the vehicle
prior to long journeys
if the operating conditions change, for
example when driving off-road
Adjust the tire pressure
where necessary...
Notes on coolant
Observe the notes on operating fluids.
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compartment,
it may ignite.
Allow the engine to cool
down before
adding antifreeze...