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Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒ Introduction to the
subject
Removing the compact spare wheel
Open the trunk lid and remove the entire luggage compartment floor from the vehicle ⇒Luggage
compartment floor – features .
If applicable: Remove the subwoofer ⇒Subwoofer .
Remove the covering over the spare wheel, being careful to remove the subwoofer wire from the
covering as well.
If applicable: Pull the securing clip ⇒Fig.189① out and up.
Completely unscrew the threaded retainer in the center of the compact spare wheel ⇒Fig.189②
counterclockwise and remove the compact spare wheel.
Stowing the replaced wheel
Open the trunk lid, lift up the entire luggage compartment floor, and slide it in the brackets on the
sides of the luggage compartment to keep it raised ⇒Luggage compartment floor – features .
If the wheel you took off the vehicle fits in the spare wheel well, position it so that the center hole
of the rim is aligned with the threaded pin in the center of the well.
Turn the handwheel ② clockwise until the wheel is securely in place.
Insert the securing clip ① (if equipped) in the stud slot so that the handwheel can no longer be
turned.
If necessary, return the vehicle tool kit to its location in the luggage compartment.
Reinstall the luggage compartment floor.
Close the trunk lid.
If the replaced wheel does not fit in the spare wheel well, stow it securely in the luggage compartment
on top of the floor covering.
Differences between the road tires and the compact spare
The compact spare is different in design from the road tires and must be used only in the event of a
flat tire, only for a brief time, and only when driving with extra caution ⇒ .
Replace it with a tire matching the others on your vehicle as soon as possible.
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