WHEELS AND TIRES
* Option/accessory.
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Removing a wheel Wheel changes must always be carried out correctly. The following instructions showhow to remove a wheel and what is impor-tant to keep in mind.
CAUTION
When not in use, the jack
* should be
kept in its storage compartment under the cargo compartment floor.
The jack provided with your vehicle isintended to be used only in temporarysituations such as changing wheels inthe event of a flat tire. Only the jackthat came with your particular modelshould be used to lift the vehicle. If thevehicle needs to be lifted more fre-quently or for a prolonged period, usinga garage jack or hoist is recommended.Always follow this device's instructionsfor use.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park (
P) position.
Block the wheels standing on theground, use rigid wooden blocks orlarge stones.
Check that the jack is not damaged,the threads are properly lubricated andit is free from dirt.
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and that it is uprightand not leaning.
The jack must correctly engage in thejack attachment.
No objects should be placed betweenthe base of the jack and the ground, orbetween the jack and the attachmentbar on the vehicle.
Never let anyone remain in the vehiclewhen it is raised on a jack.
If a tire must be changed near passingtraffic, make sure all passengers moveto a safe location.
Use a jack intended for the vehiclewhen changing a tire. For any otherjob, use stands to support the vehicle.
Never crawl under or allow any part ofyour body to be extended under a vehi-cle supported by a jack. 1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning
flashers if a wheel change must be per-formed in an area with traffic.
2. Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in P, or first gear if the vehicle has
a manual transmission. For vehicles with
Leveling Control* : If the
vehicle is equipped with pneumatic sus- pension, this must be switched off before the vehicle is lifted with the jack *.
3. Take out the jack *, lug wrench * and tool for
removing the plastic covers, which are stowed in the foam block.
Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel bolts.
4. Place chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are still on the ground. For example, use heavy wooden blocks orlarge stones.
INDEX
658Front seat manual 184
Front seats, power 185
adjusting passenger seat from driv-
er's seat 193
adjusting seat 185
Lumbar support 191
massage 188, 189, 190
multifunction control 188, 189, 190, 191
Side bolsters 191
store position 186, 187
FSC, environmental labeling 23
Fuel 437 Travel Link service 477
Fuel filling 436
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel requirements 437, 438Fuel tank volume 650
Fuse box 599
Fuses 599 below the glove compartment 608
in engine compartment 601
in the cargo compartment 614
replacing 599
G
Gasoline grade 437 Gauge fuel gauge 83
hybrid battery 84
Gear selector positions automatic transmission 415
Glass, laminated/reinforced 166
Glove compartment 563Gracenote ® 483
Grocery bag holders 567
Gross vehicle weight 645
H
Handbrake 408
Hand wash 625 Hard disk space 512
Hazard warning flashers 160
HD radio 467 Headlamp beam adjustment 152
Headlight pattern, adjustment 152
Head restraint 195
Head-up display 139 activating/deactivating 141
cleaning 620
Distance Alert 273
replacing windshield 585
settings 141
store position 141, 186, 187
Heated wiper blades 176
Heater 229 auxiliary heater 229
parking heater 229
Heating Seats 212, 213
steering wheel 214
windows 217
high beams 154, 155
High engine temperature 441
Hill Start Assist 413 Hill Start Assist (HSA) 413
Hoisting the vehicle 583Hold vehicle function 432
HomeLink ® 450
programming 451
type approval 454
use 453
HomeLink ® remote control
programmable 450
