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F Remove the bolt cover(s) 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. F
P
osition the foot of the jack on the ground,
ensuring that it is directly below the
vehicle's jacking point A or B , the one
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.
Switch off the ignition. With a manual parking brake, apply the
parking brake and check that the brake
warning lamp is on.
With an electric parking brake, if not
programmed in automatic mode, apply
the parking brake and check that the
brake warning lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the parking brake control lever
are on.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place
the selector at position P to block the
wheels.
th
e 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. Do not use:
-
t
he jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,
-
a j
ack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
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ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
en
sure 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! F
R
emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F
R
emove the wheel.
F
e
x
tend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used,
with the contact sur face A or B on the
vehicle correctly engaged with the central
part of the head of the jack. F
Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
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