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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 engage first
gear* to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
For greater safety, place the chock 2
against the wheel opposite to the one
being changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported by a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the tool 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
lifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
supplied by the manufacturer. F
P
lace the foot of the jack 3 on the ground
and check 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.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
may slip or drop - Risk 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 there is
a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of
the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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In the event of a breakdown
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F Extend the jack 3 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the vehicle's contact sur face A or B must
engage with the central part of the head of
the jack F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F
R
emove the wheel.
F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
In the event of a breakdown
