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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,
s
table and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake, switch off the
i
gnition and engage first gear to block
t
he wheels.
Check
that the parking brake warning
l
amps in the instrument panel come on.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure
that the jack is correctly
p
ositioned at one of the vehicle's
j
acking points.
Incorrect
use of the jack could cause
t
he vehicle to drop.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover(s) using the tool 3
(depending o n v ersion).
F
S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y. Do
not use:
-
t
he jack for any other purpose than
l
ifting the vehicle,
-
a
jack other than the one supplied
b
y the manufacturer.
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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground a
nd ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
t
he underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel
to be changed. F
E xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used; t
he vehicle's contact area A or B must engage with the central part of the head of the jack.
F
R
aise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the
s
pare (not punctured) wheel easily.
Ensure
that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
R
isk of injury!
Ensure
that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
making
sure that the vehicle's contact sur face is centred on the head of the jack. Other wise
t
here is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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