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Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps.
– Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well.
– Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
– Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as
soon as possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with
a torque wrench as soon as possible. The tightening torque
must be 120 Nm.
– Have the defective tyre repaired as soon as possible.
WARNING
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on ⇒ page 222,
"New tyres and wheels" if the vehicle is subsequently fitted with
tyres which are different to those it was fitted with at the works.
Note
•
If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tight-
ening torque.
•
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where
the tightening torque can be checked.
Using the system
Safety
Full wheel trim*
Removing
– Hook the clamp (found in the vehicle toolkit) into the reinforced
– Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key
Installing
– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve
Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been
inserted into the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering
elements of the full wheel trim.
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
edge of the full wheel trim.
at the tyre and pull off the wheel trim.
opening provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the
wheel in such a way that its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
Caution
Breakdown assistance
Breakdown assistance
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Technical Data
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