P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N8181
For your safety, always change a wheel:
Ð on level, solid, non-slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake applied, Ð
with Þrst or reverse gear engaged,
Ð Chock the vehicle.
Ð Never position yourself under a vehicle which is supported only by a jack. Use a ramp.
After changing the wheel
Ð Have the wheel bolts and the tyre pressure checked as soon as possible.
Ð Have the damaged tyre repaired so that it can bereturned to the vehicle assoon as possible.
Ð The Òspace-savingÓ* type of spare wheel is Þtted with a
115/70R 15 tyre and is for
temporary use only.
- Pressure: 61 lbf. in 2
(4.2 bars).
- Maximum speed: 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).
* According to speciÞcation
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Special procedure for Sport model Positioning the jack
Ð Close the jack completely.
Ð Position the jack under the vehicle at the jacking points tilting it by 90¡, so that the jack handle hinge is at the same height as the sill trim, then straighten it.
Ð Check that the jack is in correct contact with the sill. Replacing the wheel in the carrier
Ð Position the jack storage box with the arrow pointing forwards.
Never place the jack in contact with the sill trim.
06-05-2002
