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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 177
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to
the left Ú page 236.
8. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
9. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before
driving the vehicle Ú page 177.
10. Stow the jack and tools under the driver’s seat.
11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as
possible. Correct the tire pressure, as
required.
12. When you place the spare tire back on the
winch or if you carry the tire in need of repair
on the winch, always check that the tire is
properly secured under the vehicle by pushing
on the stowed tire under the rear fascia/
bumper at the back of the vehicle. If the tire
has motion when pushed, use the tools to
re-tighten the winch until a loud click is heard.
VEHICLES WITH ALLOY WHEELS
For stowing a damaged tire on vehicles with alloy
wheels, remove the adapter bracket and bolts
from the storage bag in the glove compartment
and follow the steps below:
1. Take the adapter and fit the plastic spacer
between the spring and the flange of the
bracket (The adapter bracket is sold
separately through the dealer).
Adapter/Spacer
2. The plastic fin must be directed downwards
and perfectly coincide with the flange cut part;
fit the bracket in the adapter, fold the bracket
up and secure it to the adapter with the
fastening knob.
Adapter/Bracket
3. Position the tire vertically and lay the mounted
adapter on the inner part of the rim, using the
supplied bolts fasten the wheel to the adapter
using the bolt install wrench.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
1 — Adapter
2 — Plastic Spacer
1 — Adapter
2 — Fastening Knob
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