Changing A Wheel - Alfa Romeo STELVIO Owner's Handbook Manual

CHANGING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the "Tire Repair
Kit": see the "Tire Repair Kit" paragraph
for how to use this device.
As an alternative to the "Tire Repair Kit",
the car may be requested with a space-
saver wheel: see the instructions on the
following pages for changing the wheel.
JACK
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Please note that:
the jack weighs about 4.4 lb (2 kg);
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Jack maintenance:
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions in which not to use the jack:
temperatures below −40°F (-40°C);
on sandy or muddy ground;
on uneven ground;
on steep slopes in extreme weather
conditions: thunderstorms, typhoons,
hurricanes, blizzards, storms, etc.;
in direct contact with the engine or for
repairs under the car;
on boats.
CHANGING PROCEDURE
182) 183) 184) 185) 186) 187) 188)
70) 71)
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
car must be stopped in a lay-by, car-
park or parking or service area, and the
ground must be as level as possible and
sufficiently compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the electric parking
brake and activate P (Park) mode;
make sure that any passengers get
out of the car and go to a safe place
where they will not obstruct traffic or
be exposed to the risk of injury. In the
event of a puncture, change the tyre in
accordance with the laws of the country
in which you are travelling. Wear the
reflective safety jacket (compulsory by
law) before getting out of the car;
open the luggage compartment and lift
up the mat using the handle;
when the situation dictates it (for
your own safety and to comply with the
regulations in force in the country where
you are), take the warning triangle and
position it at a suitable distance from the
car;
unscrew the locking device (1) fig. 279,
take out the space-saver wheel and the
inflation compressor;
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remove the damaged wheel by taking
the wrench (3) fig. 280 and loosening the
fixing bolts by about one turn. Shake the
car to help detach the rim from the wheel
hub;
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