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Emergencies
Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction
in winter conditions.
F
or t
echnical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.
195/65 R15 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/55 R16 Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
225/45 R17 Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/40 R18 Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
Remove wheel covers and any integral trim
ring
before fitting snow chains.
R
emo
ve the chains when roads are free of
snow. Otherwise they will impair handling,
damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
Emergencies
Changing a wheel
What to do first
Read the additional information carefully
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page 34
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If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the
car as far away from the flow of traffic as
possible in a safe place. If you have a punc-
ture, stop the vehicle on a horizontal sur-
face. If you are on a slope, take extra care.
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Apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights.
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Manual gearbox: select the 1st gear.
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Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever
to P.
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When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer
from your vehicle.
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Have the vehicle tool kit
›››
page 220 and
the spare wheel ready
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page 214.
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Observe the applicable legislation for each
country (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
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All vehicle occupants should leave the car.
They should wait in a safe area (for in-
stance behind the roadside crash barrier).
WARNING
●
Always observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
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If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the opposite side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
Wheel covers*
Fig. 182 Remove the wheel cover.
The wheel covers must be removed for access
to the wheel bolts.
Removing
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Remove the wheel cover using the wire
hook
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Fig. 182
.
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Hook
thi
s into one of the cut-outs of the
wheel cover.
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Technical specifications
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