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wheels and the vehicle; tow hook G;
key H for the wheel stud bolts and the
jack; Allen key I for emergency
operation of the sun roof (where
provided);
lift up the mat A fig. 134 and take out
the space-saver spare wheel B;
position the spare wheel and tool
bag next to the wheel for changing;
take the chock A (where provided)
fig. 135 and fold it out as shown in the
diagram;
place the chock A on the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be
replaced (see fig. 136 ) to prevent the
car from moving irregularly when it is
lifted from the ground;
using the spanner A fig. 137, loosen
the fixing stud bolts by about one turn.
For versions with alloy rims it is a good
idea to "shake" the car to facilitate
detachment of the rim from the wheel
hub.
position the jack under the car, near
the wheel to be changed;
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until the top splined area fits correctly
into the side member C of the car, next
to the
symbol on the side member
itself;
alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons should
be kept away from the car and nobody
must touch it until it has been lowered;
use the wrench A to turn the jack
(clockwise) and raise the car until the
wheel is a few centimetres off the
ground;
with the wrench A, completely
unscrew the stud bolts and remove the
wheel with the puncture;
make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean so that the mounting stud
bolts will not come loose;
to simplify fitting of the space-saver
spare wheel, screw the centring pin into
the highest hole in the wheel hub then
fit the wheel, screwing on the first stud
bolt by hand for at least two turns of
the thread;
remove the centring pin and screw
on the other stud bolts by hand;
using the wrench A, screw down all
the stud bolts.
turn the wrench A (anticlockwise) on
the hexagonal part of the jack to lower
the car, then extract the jack;
use the wrench A to fully tighten all
the stud bolts, working in a criss-cross
fashion as per the numerical sequence
illustrated in fig. 139;
place the wheel with the puncture in
the luggage compartment upside down
(with the finished side facing upwards),
then put the jack and the tools used
away in the correct positions;
replace the mat in the luggage
compartment, then return the
adjustable load platform to the level
position (see "Luggage Compartment"
section of the "Getting to know your
car" chapter);
Restore the standard wheel as soon as
possible, also because, since it is larger
than the space-saver spare wheel,
when it is placed in the relative
compartment the floor of the luggage
compartment becomes slightly uneven.
CHANGING A WHEEL
(versions with
subwoofer)
Versions with space-saver wheel
On these versions, the tools for
replacing the wheel are located in a
dedicated bag in the luggage
compartment.
In the case of a puncture, proceed as
follows:
open the luggage compartment and
then lift up the mat;
unscrew the locking device A
fig. 140, remove the space-saver spare
wheel B and fit it in place of the
punctured tyre, carrying out the
procedures described previously.
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insert the wrench A fig. 138 on the
hexagonal part of the jack B to extend it
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When the operation is completed, lower
the luggage compartment mat and
position the punctured tyre on top of it,
ensuring that it is locked correctly so
that it doesn’t move during driving.
Versions with “Fix&Go Automatic”
kit
To find the “Fix&Go Automatic” kit,
open the luggage compartment then lift
up the mat: the kit A fig. 141 is located
on the right-hand side.
WARNING
147)If left in the passenger compartment,
the punctured wheel and jack constitute a
serious risk to the safety of occupants in
the event of accidents or sharp braking.
Therefore, always place both the jack and
punctured wheel in the dedicated housing
in the boot.
148) It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the
vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure
that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance
from the road, to avoid being run over.
149) Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay
away from on-coming traffic while the
wheel is being changed. For safety
reasons, always block the wheels with the
chocks provided. 150)
The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.
The overall duration of the space-saver
wheel is about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced with another
one of the same type. Never install a
standard tyre on a rim that is designed for
use with a space-saver wheel. Have the
wheel repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do
not grease the threads of the stud bolts
before fitting them: they might slip out
when driving!
151) The space-saver wheel is specific to
your vehicle: do not use it on other models,
or use the space-saver wheel of other
models on your vehicle. The space-saver
wheel must only be used in the event of an
emergency. Never use it for more than
strictly necessary and never exceed
80 km/h. On the space-saver wheel there
is an orange label, summarising the main
warnings regarding space-saver wheel
usage restrictions. Never remove or cover
the sticker.
152) The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains. If a front (drive) tyre
is punctured and chains are needed, use a
standard wheel from the rear axle and
install the space-saver wheel on the rear
axle. In this way, with two normal drive
wheels at the front axle, it is possible to
use snow chains (this instruction is also
valid for 4x4 versions).
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