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WARNING
The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
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cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this
– there is a risk of injury.
Always securely stow the tool in the box and make sure that it is secured
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to the spare wheel using the tape - there is a risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back into its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
otherwise there is a risk of damage to the box.
Notice
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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As far as possible, park the vehicle far away from the traffic flow - find a
place with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1. gear.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Position the hazard warning system and the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
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All the occupants should get out of the vehicle. The passengers should not
stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for in-
stance) while the wheel is being changed.
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Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
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Remove the spare wheel
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Remove the full wheel trim
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Loosen the wheel bolts
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or caps
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Jack up the vehicle
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the ground.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
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Remove the wheel carefully.
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Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench ("alter-
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Replace the wheel trim
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When fitting a wheel with a unidirectional tyre, ensure that the direction of ro-
tation is correct
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All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If the screws are corroded and
difficult to move, then these must be replaced.
WARNING
Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn) while the vehicle is not
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jacked up. Otherwise, the wheel could come off and fall down – there is a
risk of injury.
Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts - risk of accident!
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Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
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Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure with a locking screw.
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Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the tyre pressure on the assembled wheel,
and, for vehicle with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values
in the system
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible. The prescribed tightening torque is 140 Nm.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to repair the tyre.
until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
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Emergency equipment and self-help
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