Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual: Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual / Wheels and tires / Changing a wheel / Lowering the vehicle after a wheel change

Requirements:

The new wheel has been installed

To lower the vehicle: turn the crank of the jack counter-clockwise until the vehicle is once again standing firmly on the ground.

Changing a wheel

Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern in the order indicated (1 to 5).
Specified tightening torque: 96 lb-ft (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 tire pressure of the newly mounted wheel and adjust accordingly.
Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning system: Restart the tire pressure loss warning system.
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system: Restart the tire pressure monitoring system.

Make sure to observe the following further related subject:

Notes on tire pressure

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