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Spare wheel
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
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For more information on the Tool kit, refer to the corresponding section.
► Park the vehicle, taking care to avoid obstructing traffic, and apply the parking brake.► Follow the safety instructions (hazard warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing high visibility vest, etc.) according to the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.► Switch off the ignition.
Access to the spare wheel
► Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.
► If your vehicle is fitted with a towbar, raise the rear of the vehicle using the jack (must be
at jacking point B) to allow sufficient space to remove the spare wheel.
Removing the spare wheel from the
carrier
► Depending on version, open the tailgate or side-hinged doors.
► Access the carrier bolt, located on the rear door sill.
► Slacken the bolt using the wheelbrace until the carrier is low enough to allow the carrier hook to be disengaged.
► Release the carrier from the hook and place the spare wheel next to the wheel to be changed.
Putting the spare wheel back in the
carrier
► Position the wheel facing the carrier.► Progressively return the wheel to the carrier by pushing alternately at left and right until it is clear of the hook fixing area.► Engage the carrier on the hook, then tighten the bolt using the wheelbrace handle until the bolt is tight.
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In the event of a breakdown
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Removing a wheel
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Parking the vehicleImmobilise the vehicle where it does not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery.With a manual gearbox, engage first gear to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, unless it is programmed to be in automatic mode, and switch off the ignition.With an automatic gearbox, select mode P to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, unless it is programmed to be in automatic mode, and switch off the ignition.Check for the fixed illumination of the parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel.The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
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Wheel with wheel trimWhen removing the wheel, first remove the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture using the wheelbrace.When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel trim, starting by placing its aperture in line with the valve and then pushing it into place all round its edge with the palm of your hand.
► With a steel wheel, remove the wheel trim using tool 7.► With an alloy wheel, remove the cap from each of the bolts using tool 7.
► If the vehicle is so equipped, fit security bolt socket 8 to wheelbrace 5 to slacken the security bolt.
► Slacken (without removing) the other wheel bolts using just wheelbrace 5.
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Wheel with wheel trimWhen removing the wheel, first remove the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture using the wheelbrace.
► Place the foot of the jack on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the A or B jacking point provided on the underbody, whichever is closest to the wheel to be changed.
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► Extend jack 6 until its head comes into contact with jacking point A or B, whichever is used; the contact surface A or B of the vehicle must be correctly engaged with the central part of the head of the jack.► Raise 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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Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or collapse.Ensure that the jack is positioned strictly at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle, making sure that the vehicle's contact surface is correctly centred on the head of the jack. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing.
► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.► Remove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel
► Fit the wheel on the hub.► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.► Pre-tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 8.► Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.
► Lower the vehicle again fully.► Fold jack 6 and remove it.
► If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 8.► Tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.► Store the tools.
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Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type spare wheelIf the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels, the washers do not make contact with the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The