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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 unless it has
b
een programmed to automatic mode,
s
witch off the ignition and engage first
g
ear* to block the wheels.
Check
that the braking warning lamp
a
nd the P warning lamp in the parking
b
rake control lever come on.
For
greater safety, place the chock 2
against
the wheel opposite to the one
b
eing
c
hanged.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never
go underneath a vehicle
s
upported by a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the t
ool 4 (depending on equipment).
F
F
it the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace
1 to slacken the security bolt
(
if fitted).
F
S
lacken the other bolts (no more than a
1
/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1
o
n l y.
* Position P
for
an
automatic
gearbox. Do
not use:
-
t
he jack for any purpose other than
l
ifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
s
upplied by the manufacturer.F
P
lace the foot of the jack 3 on the ground
a
nd check that it is directly below the
f
ront A or rear B jacking point provided on
t
he underbody, whichever is closest to the w
heel to be changed.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
g
round is slippery or loose, the jack
m
ay slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure
that the jack is positioned only
a
t one of the jacking points A or B
under
the vehicle, making sure that the
v
ehicle's contact sur face is centred on
t
he head of the jack. Other wise there is
a
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of
t
he jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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F Extend the jack 3 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used; the v
ehicle's contact sur face 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. F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean p
lace.
F
R
emove the wheel.
In the event of a breakdown
