246Practical information
Vehicle tool kit*
Introduction
When securing the vehicle in case of a breakdown, please note the legal re-
quirements for each country.
Vehicle tool kit
For vehicles with a factory-fitted spare wheel or temporary spare wheel, in
addition to winter wheels, the luggage compartment may contain additional
vehicle tools ⇒ page 246.
Additional information and warnings:
● Working in the engine compartment ⇒ page 180
● In case of emergency ⇒ page 240
● Change wheel ⇒ page 250
● Tire Mobility Set ⇒ page 256
WARNING
When the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility set and spare wheel are loose in
the interior they can be violently thrown in case of a sudden manoeuvre
or braking and especially in accidents causing serious injury.
● Ensure that the vehicle tool kit, the tire mobility set and the spare
wheel or temporary spare wheel are safely secured in the luggage com-
partment.
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged vehicle tool kit can cause injury or accidents.
● Never work with inappropriate or damaged tools.
Location
Fig. 136 In the luggage
compartment: The carpet
is raised
The vehicle tool kit, spare wheel, temporary spare wheel and the tire mobili-
ty set are stored in the luggage compartment under the carpeted floor panel
⇒ Fig. 136.
● If necessary, remove the luggage compartment variable floor
⇒ page 100.
● Raise the carpet at the recess (arrow) ⇒ Fig. 136.
Note
After use, return the jack to its initial position using the handle in order to
securely store it in the vehicle.
