08 Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
08
314* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Spare wheel*
The following instructions are applicable
only if a spare wheel has been purchased as
an optional extra with the car. If the car does
not have a spare wheel, see page 321 for infor-
mation on temporary tyre sealing (TMK).
The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only
intended for use temporarily and must be
replaced by an ordinary wheel as soon as pos-
sible. The car's handling may be altered by the
use of the spare wheel. The spare wheel is
smaller than the normal wheel. The car's
ground clearance is affected accordingly. Pay
attention to high kerbs and do not machine
wash the car. If the spare wheel is fitted on the
front axle, you cannot use snow chains at the
same time. On all-wheel drive cars the drive on
the rear axle can be disconnected. The spare
wheel must not be repaired. The correct tyre
pressure for the spare wheel is stated in the
tyre pressure table, see page 388.
IMPORTANT
Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare
wheel on the car.
IMPORTANT
The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel is supplied in a bag which
must be placed on the cargo area floor in the
cargo area and be secured with straps.
Cars with two load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in
towards the rear seat. Attach the sewn-in ten-
sioning strap hooks in the load retaining eye-
lets. Attach the long strap into one of the load
retaining eyelets, run the strap around the
spare wheel and through the lower handle.
Tighten the short tensioning strap onto the long
one. Attach the second load retaining eyelet
and tighten.
Cars with four load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag out
towards you. Attach the sewn-in tensioning
strap hooks in the front load retaining eyelets.
Attach the long strap into one of the front load
retaining eyelets, run the strap diagonally over
the spare wheel and through the upper handle.
Tighten the short tensioning strap onto the long
one. Attach the rear load retaining eyelet and
tighten.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Loosen the straps, lift out the spare wheel
from the cargo area and remove it from the
spare wheel bag.
2. Fold up the cargo area floor.
3. Lift the tools and jack out from the foam
block.
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