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Advice
means, for example, that the tyre was pro-
duc
ed in the 27th w
eek
of 2012.
Follow the instructions ››› page 218 if you
only have a temporary spare wheel.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
The direction of rotation is indicated by the
arrow
s on the tyre sidewall. The direction of
rotation indicated must be respected. This
guarantees optimum grip and helps avoid ex-
cessive noise, wear and aquaplaning.
In the event of a flat tyre, a spare wheel with
an undetermined tread pattern or an oppo-
site tread pattern must be used and you must
drive carefully, as in these cases the tyres no
longer offer maximum performance.
Spare wheel
Spar
e wheel location*
Fig. 216 Luggage compartment: spare wheel.
The spare wheel is housed in a well under
the floor p
anel
in the lug
gage compartment
and is secured by a special bolt ››› Fig. 216.
Take out the tool box before removing the
spare wheel.
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must be
checked (preferably whenever the tyre pres-
sure is checked – see sticker on fuel tank flap
››› page 216) to ensure the spare wheel re-
mains ready for use.
If the spare wheel is not the same size or de-
sign as the tyres that are mounted on the car
(for example if the car has winter tyres or
tyres with direction tread), only use the spare
tyre for a short period of time in the event of
breakdown and drive with the corresponding
care ›››
.
It
mu
s
t be replaced as soon as possible for a
wheel with a normal size and finish.
Temporary spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare wheel, there will be a warning sign on
the rim of the wheel.
Follow the instructions below when driving
with this wheel fitted.
●
After fitting the wheel, the warning sign
must not be covered.
●
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph)
with the spare wheel and take great care
while driving. Avoid heavy acceleration, hard
braking and fast cornering.
●
The tyre pressure is the same as that of the
standard tyres.
●
Only use this spare wheel to reach the
nearest Official Service, as it is not designed
for permanent use.
WARNING
●
Under no circ
umstances must damaged
spare wheels be used.
●
If the spare wheel is different in size or de-
sign to the tyres currently fitted, never drive
faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Avoid heavy
acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.
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