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C H A N G I N G A W H E E L
REMOVING A WHEEL
1. Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground. Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the ignition, check that the parking brake is applied (message and warning lamp in the instrument panel) a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r reverse gear depending on the slope (P if an automatic gearbox, D or R if a 6-speed electronic gearbox).
2. Use a chock to secure the vehicle more safely. Place the chock in front of the wheel that is opposite the wheel affected.
3. Detach the trim using the removing tool 4, pulling in the area of the valve.
For vehicles with alloy wheels, insert the trim removing tool 1into the recess in the central trim and lever it off.
For vehicles with alloy wheels that have visible bolts, remove the chromes covers using the tool 2.
Before any operation of this sort, it is advisable to deactivate your pneumatic suspension (see “Pneumatic sus-pension”). When changing a wheel, it is essential to immobil ise the vehicle on ground that is level, stable and non-slippery.
4. Slacken the wheel bolts. For vehicles with alloy wheels, undo the anti-theft bolts using tool 9.
5. Position the jack under the vehicle (see diagrams), at the jacking point A closest to the wheel to be changed.
6. Unwind the jack 5 until its bracket is in contact with the ground. Make sure that the jack is vertical under the jacking point used.
7. Continue to extend the jack so as to raise the vehicle.
8. Undo the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.
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VITowing with all wheels on the ground
T o w i n g r i n g fi x i n g s a r e p l a c e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
To access them:
- at the front : push at top left, then pull on right.
- at the rear : push at bottom, then pull on top.
The cover remains attached to the bumper by means of a tab, so t hat it cannot become lost.
The ignition key should be in position “M” so as to retain steering.
Use a bar with hooks to attach on the towing rings.
If the engine is not running, the steering and braking systems will not be power-assisted.
If towing another vehicle, the latter should be free-wheeling (that is, gearbox in neutral). Failing to respect this point may damage some braking components and lead to the failure of the braking assistance func-tion when the engine is next started.
Removable towing ring
The towing ring is detachable and c a n b e fi t t e d e i t h e r a t t h e f r o n t o r a t the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed with the tools either in the storage fl a p u n d e r t h e s e c o n d - r o w f o o t w e l l or (according to equipment) in the boot well.
T O W I N G - L I F T I N G
Advice
In exceptional circumstances, it is permitted to tow the vehicle at low speed over a short distance(depending on local legislation in force).
In all other cases, the vehicle must be transported by a trans-porter.
CAUTION - TOWING A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Put the selector lever in posi-tion N (neutral).
