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Practical information
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,switch off the ignition and engage first gear *
to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp and the P
warning lamp in the parking brake control lever come on.
For greater safety, place a chock 2against the wheel opposite to the one being changed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
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Position Rfor an electronic gearbox or P
for an automatic gearbox.
)
Remove the finisher from from each of bolts using the tool 4(depending on equipment). )
Fit the security socket 5
on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if fitted). )
Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1only.
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)Place the jack 3 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
) Extend the jack 3
until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location Aor B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place. )
Remove the wheel.
