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  • C-Class
  • Cabriolet
  • 03/2019
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Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change
Requirements:
  • The new wheel has been fitted More.

NOTE Damage to the emergency spare wheel when lowering the vehicle

Lowering the vehicle without previously inflating the emergency collapsible spare wheel can damage its rim.

Inflate the emergency collapsible spare wheel using the tyre inflation compressor before lowering the vehicle.
To lower the vehicle:
turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise until the vehicle is once again standing firmly on the ground.
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern in the order indicated to with a maximum of 80 Nm.
Then tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern in the order indicated to to the specified tightening torque of 130 Nm.
WARNING Risk of injury through incorrect tightening torque

The wheels could come loose if the wheel bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the prescribed tightening torque.

Make sure the wheel bolts or wheel nuts are tightened to the prescribed tightening torque.
If you are not sure, do not move the vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist workshop and have the tightening torque checked immediately.
Check the tyre pressure of the newly mounted wheel and adjust accordingly.
Vehicles with tyre pressure loss warning system: restart the tyre pressure loss warning system More.

Exception: the new wheel is an emergency spare wheel.

Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring system: restart the tyre pressure monitoring system More.

Exception: the new wheel is an emergency spare wheel.

Make sure to observe the following further related subject:
  • Notes on tyre pressure More