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5.02
EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
The emergency spare wheel2
The emergency wheel is located in
the luggage compartment.
To gain access to the emergency
spare wheel:
• Open the luggage compartment
lid.
• Lift the carpet completely1.• Unscrew the centre nut3.
• Take out the emergency spare
wheel2.If a packet of four bolts4is supplied
with the emergency spare wheel,
you should use these when
changing the wheel.
If the spare wheel has
been stored for several
years, have it checked by
your Dealer to ensure
that it is safe to use.
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5.04
EMBELLISHERS - WHEELS
Wheel embellisher with masked
wheel bolts
(example: embellisher1)
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(located next to
the jack) or the end of the
wheelbrace by inserting the hook
into one of the slots around the
edge.
To refit, reclip the embellisher
ensuring valve2is correctly
located.
Centre embellisher3
Masked wheel bolts
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(stored with the
tools).
To refit it, align the valve symbol
(engraved on the embellisher) with
the valve4andthenotchinthe
embellisher and clip it back in
position.
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5.05
CHANGING A WHEEL
Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.• If necessary, remove the wheel
embellisher.
• Use the wheelbrace1to slacker
off the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it
so that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid underneath
the jacking point2under the body,
nearest the wheel concerned.• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plateifonsoftground.
• Insert the end of the wheelbrace4
into the jack3andturnafew
times to lift the wheel off the
ground.
• Remove the bolts.
•Takeoffthewheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired, if
possible) by a specialist.
