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251Practical information
Preparations for changing a wheel
Check list
Before changing a wheel, complete the following operations in the order
given ⇒
:
1. In the event of a flat tyre, park the vehicle a safe distance from traffic
and on suitable ground.
2. Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ page 134.
3. Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P
⇒ page 124.
4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition ⇒ page 119.
5. Manual gearbox: Select a gear ⇒ page 124.
6. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and wait in a safe
place (for example, behind the safety barrier).
7. Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being changed with a stone or
similar object.
8. If the luggage compartment is full: take the baggage out of the vehi-
cle.
9. Remove the spare wheel or the temporary spare wheel and the vehi-
cle tool kit from the luggage compartment.
10. Remove the wheel trims ⇒ page 248.
WARNING
Failure to follow the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to
accidents and severe injuries.
● Always complete the operations given in the checklist and observe
the general rules of safety.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 141 Changing the
wheel: Slacken the wheel
bolts
Fig. 142 Changing the
wheel: Tyre valve
1
and
position of anti-theft
wheel locking bolt
2
Only use the tool supplied with the vehicle to loosen the wheel bolts.
Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle with
the jack.
Vehicle diagram Prior to a journey... While driving Care, cleaning and mainte-
nance
If and when Technical Data
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