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Spare wheel
Spare wheel
Overview
The dimensions of a standard spare wheel corre-
spond to the dimensions of the wheels mounted on
the vehicle.
Remove the wheel on vehicles without sound
system and replace
The spare wheel is mounted in a recess under the
floor covering or the variable loading floor in the
boot.
Removing
Inserting
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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
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Screw in the locknut until it stops.
Remove the wheel on vehicles with sound
system and replace
Removing
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Unscrew the lock nut.
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Take out the wheel.
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Press the safety button
and remove the plug.
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Unscrew the lock nut.
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Remove the bass loud-
speaker.
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Take out the wheel.
Inserting
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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
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Insert the bass loudspeaker.
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Screw in the locknut until it stops.
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Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.
Changing the wheel and raising the
vehicle
What you should be mindful of
Before changing
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Park the vehicle securely and secure it from rolling
away.
Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed at the front and rear using
suitable tools.
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Turn off the engine.
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Let all of the occupants get out. During the wheel
change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-
hind the crash barriers.
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Close all doors, the boot and bonnet.
Raise vehicle
WARNING
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can-
not slip!
Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on
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loose surfaces.
Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber floor mat) un-
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der the jack on a smooth surface.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
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cle.
Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
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NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
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bridge of the sill.
After having been changed
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Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
The specified tightening torque is 140 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
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