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5.8
Attach the wheelbrace 1 and the jack
handle 6 (in groove 5).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level surface
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the
vehicle and keep them away from
traffic.
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Vehicles equipped with a
jack, wheelbrace and jack
handle
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off
the wheel bolts. Fit it so that you press
downwards rather than pulling up-
wards.
Start cranking up jack 4 by hand to
align the base plate (which should sit
flat against the ground) and until the
jack head 3 is in the centre of mark 2.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
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