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Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are located in the boot, behind the
rear seats.
Access to the tools
List of tools *
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers)
on alloy wheels.4. Socket for the security bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5. One wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.
6.Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".
Before doing any work on your vehicle, switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
When using lifting equipment (a jackfor example), take care to use the
jacking points provided, so as to avoiddamaging the high voltage cables.
All o
f these tools are specific to your vehicle andcan vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.
1
.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
*
Dependin
g on country of sale.
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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block 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 put the gear lever in position A
, M
or Rto block the wheels.Check that the braking warning lampand the P
warning lamp in the parking brake control lever come on.The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3 (according to equipment). )
Fit the security socket 4
on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if fitted). )
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.