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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
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.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an electronic gearbox, place the
gear selector at position R to block the
wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector at position P to block the
wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F
F
it the security socket 4 on the
wheelbrace
1 to slacken the security bolt
(if fitted).
F
S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Never use:
-
t
he jack for any other purpose than
raising the vehicle,
-
a j
ack other than the one provided
by the manufacturer.
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F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
F
E
xtend the jack 2 until it comes into contact
with the jacking point A or B used; the
contact area A or B on the vehicle must be
correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack.
Ensure that the jack is stable on a
sur face that is not slippery or loose and
positioned only at the jacking point
A
or B under the vehicle, ensuring that
the contact area on the vehicle is
well centred on the head of the jack.
Otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping
or slipping - Risk of injury!
F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F
R
emove the wheel.
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