Changing A Wheel; Tyre Repair Kit - Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

CHANGING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the "Tyre Repair
Kit": see contents of the "Tyre Repair Kit"
paragraph for how to use this device.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
123) 124)
Central wheel nut tightening torque: 850
Nm
WARNING The car's wheels are
centrelock type, with just one central nut.
Always contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have a wheel changed,
since special equipment is required and a
jack is not supplied with the car.
WARNING
123) Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership for any procedure which requires
removal of a wheel.
124) Removal of the centrelock single wheel
nut using unsuitable equipment may impair
its operation and thus put the car's safety at
risk.
168

TYRE REPAIR KIT

DESCRIPTION
125) 126) 127) 128) 129) 130) 131) 132) 133) 134)
31)
3)
If a tyre is punctured, proceed as follows
to use the Tire Repair Kit:
stop the vehicle in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can repair the tyre safely, as far as
possible from the side of the road;
engage the hazard warning lights and
the electric parking brake;
engage first gear or reverse or
activate P (Park) mode;
stop the engine and put on the
reflective safety jacket (for your own
safety and in compliance with national
laws) before getting out of the vehicle.
when the situation requires it (for
your own safety and to comply with the
regulations in force in the country where
you are), take the warning triangle from
the lining of the luggage compartment
lid and position it at a suitable distance
from the car.
To access the Tyre Repair Kit fig. 186,
open the luggage compartment, lift the
load platform.
186
The Tyre Repair Kit includes also:
a bottle (1) fig. 187 containing sealant,
provided with: filling pipe (2) and
adhesive label (3) with the words "Max.
80 km/h", to be attached in a position
easily visible to the driver (e.g. on the
dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
compressor (4) complete with
pressure gauge and connectors;
an instruction leaflet, to refer to for
prompt and correct use of the Tyre
Repair Kit and that must be then given
to the personnel dealing with the tyre
treated with sealant;
a pair of protective gloves;
some adaptors, for inflating different
elements.
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