Opel 2011 Astra J Owner's Manual page 192

192 Vehicle care
The use of a spare wheel that is
smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres could
affect driveability. Have the defective
tyre replaced as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
The spare wheel well is not designed
for all permissible tyre sizes. If
a wheel wider than the spare wheel
has to be stowed in the load
compartment after having changed
wheels, it needs to be secured with
a strap, or, in the station wagon, with
a long bolt.
Stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment, Saloon/
Hatchback
A damaged wheel must be stowed in
the load compartment and secured
with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 180
1. Position the wheel close to one
side wall of the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap
through the front lashing eye on
the appropriate side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the
spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing
eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
Storing a damaged wheel in the
spare wheel well, Station wagon
Use the extension bar placed in the
tool bag. Vehicle tools 3 180.
■ Turn the wing nut anticlockwise and
remove temporary spare wheel and
tool box.
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