Changing A Wheel - Alfa Romeo MiTo 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual

CHANGING A WHEEL

JACK
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Please note that:
the jack weight is 1.76 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
temperature below -40°C
o sandy or muddy ground
on uneven ground
on steep roads
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
in direct contact with the engine or for
repairs under the vehicle
on boats.
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Wheel replacement procedure
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
switch off the engine, pull up the
st
handbrake and engage the 1
reverse. Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out of
the vehicle;
open the luggage compartment, lift
the mat using the tab provided 1 fig. 96;
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unscrew locking device 1 fig. 97, take
toolbox 2 and bring it next to the wheel to
replace. Then take the space-saver wheel
3;
gear or
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for versions with steel rims: insert
the screwdriver in the opening 1 fig. 98 in
order to trigger the hub cap retaining clip
2;
for versions with alloy rims: shake the
car to facilitate detachment of the rim
from the wheel hub. Some versions may
be fitted with alloy wheels with a hub cap
fig. 99. To remove the hub cap, insert the
screwdriver into housings 1 in order to
access the fixing bolts. Replace the wheel
as described previously;
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