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with the jack correctly aligned rotate
wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground
unscrew the wheel nuts
remove the wheel and replace it with
the spare one
screw on the wheel nuts by hand as far
as possible
if present, pre-tighten the security bolt
using the wheel wrench equipped with
the adapter for the locking wheel nut
lower the vehicle and remove the jack
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install the wheel wrench ensuring that it
is located securely and tighten each bolt
in a crosswise sequence. If the vehicle
is equipped with alloy wheels, note that
the wheel bolts can also be used for
the steel spare wheel. In this case, the
spare wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt
stow the replaced wheel, the vehicle
tools and the adapter for the locking
wheel nuts. The punctured wheel
cannot be stored in place of the spare
wheel. Place it in the boot
check the tyre pressure of the installed
tyre and the wheel nut torque as soon
as possible
ATTENTION
89) A punctured tire or jack thrown forward
in a collision or hard stop, could endanger
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the occupants of the vehicle. For this
reason, both the jack and the punctured
tire should always be replaced in the
appropriate compartment in the trunk.
90) It is extremely dangerous to attempt to
change a wheel on the side of the car next
to the driving lane: make sure that the car
is at a sufficient distance from the road, to
avoid being run over.
91) Indicate the presence of the stationary
car in accordance with current regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle, etc.
Those on board should get out of the car,
especially if it is heavily laden, and wait for
the wheel to be replaced away from the
threat posed by the traffic. On gradients
or on unsurfaced roads, chock the wheels
with the wedge provided (where provided).
92) The vehicle's driving characteristics will
be modified with the spare tire fitted. Avoid
sudden starting or stopping, sharp or fast
turns. The total life of a space-saver spare
wheel is approximately 3,000 km, after
which it must be replaced by another wheel
of the same type. Never install a standard
tire on a rim that is designed for use with
a space-saver spare wheel. Have the tire
repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
Using two or more space-saver wheels at
the same time is forbidden. Do not grease
the threads of the fastening bolts before
fitting them: they might slip out when
driving!
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