Table of Contents
Advertisement
WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with
■
the tool kit.
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
■
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel on the road.
Switch on the hazard warning lights system.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flowing traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
224
Do-it-yourself
Tyres with increased puncture resistance
Some vehicles may be fitted with tyres at the factory that have increased
puncture resistance (so-called "SEAL" tyres).
These vehicles are delivered without a puncture repair kit, spare wheel and
appropriate hand tools.
If the tyres with increased puncture resistance are replaced with tyres that
have no increased puncture resistance then the vehicle should be equipped
with a puncture repair kit, spare wheel and appropriate hand tools.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission engage 1st gear.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
224
224
Removing/stowing the wheel
225
225
225
226
226
227
227
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with a special screw.
Take out wheel
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the special screws in the direction of arrow
›
Remove the wheel.
Fig. 242
Take out wheel
» Fig.
242.
Advertisement
Chapters
Table of Contents
