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The tools are stowed in the boot.
Access to the tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
Wheelbrace. *
For removing the wheel fi xing
bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle. *
For raising the vehicle.
3a.
Wheel trim remover (depending
on equipment) * .
For removing the central wheel
trim on alloy wheels.
3b.
"Bolt cover" tool (depending on
equipment) * .
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
List of tools
Other accessories
4.
Centre guide * .
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the
hub.
5.
Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box) * .
For adapting the wheelbrace to
the special "security" bolts.
6.
Chocks to immobilise the vehicle.
7.
Removable towing eye.
See "Electric parking brake".
See "Towing the vehicle".
8.
Electric parking brake emergency
release control.
Before doing any work on your
vehicle, switch off the ignition
( Ready
lamp off) to avoid any
risk of injury resulting from automatic
operation of the engine.
When using lifting equipment (a
jack for example), take care to
use the jacking points provided,
so as to avoid damaging the
high voltage cables.
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
*
According to country of sale.
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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where
it does not block traffi c: the
ground must be level, stable and
non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it
has been programmed to automatic
mode, switch off the ignition and put
the gear lever in position R
to lock
the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp on the park-
ing brake control come on.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed.
The occupants must get out of the ve-
hicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Removing a wheel
List of operations
)
Remove the central wheel trim using
the tool 3a
or remove the covers from
each of the bolts using tool 3b
.
)
Fit the security socket 5
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security
bolt (if your vehicle has them).
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient 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.