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Access to the spare wheel
► Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.► Depending on version, open the side-hinged doors or the tailgate.
NOTIC E
To avoid any unwanted opening of the electric side door(s), deactivate the Hands-Free Access function in the vehicle configuration
menu.For more information on the Hands-Free Sliding Side Door, refer to the corresponding section.
► If the vehicle is fitted with a towing device, 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
► Access the carrier bolt, located on the rear door sill.► Slacken the bolt using the wheelbrace (about 14 turns) 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.Tyre in the carrierYou can change the size of the tyre on the spare wheel by following the instructions below.
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In the event of a breakdown
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Original tyre sizeCompact-MediumLong
215/65 R16Placing a 225 wheel in the carrier is prohibited.
There is no restriction.215/60 R17
215/60 R17 M&S
225/55 R17Placing a 215 wheel in the carrier is not recommended (risk of noise).
NOTIC E
A punctured tyre of size 215 or 225 can be placed in the carrier.
Removing a wheel
WARNI NG
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 then switch off the ignition to block the wheels.With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in position P then switch off the ignition to block the wheels. With a drive selector, place the gear selector in position P then switch off the ignition to block the wheels.Apply the parking brake, unless it is programmed to automatic mode (for an electric parking brake), and check that the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel.Ensure that the occupants have left the
vehicle and are located in a safe place.Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.With an electric parking brake, place a chock against the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being replaced.
► With a steel wheel, remove the bolt cover using tool 3 or the wheel trim by hand.► With an alloy wheel, remove the cover from each of the bolts using tool 3.► If the vehicle is so equipped, fit security bolt socket 4 to wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt.► Slacken (without removing) the other wheel bolts using just wheelbrace 1.
► 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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► Use the knob to extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with jacking point A or B, whichever is used; contact surface A or B on 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.
WARNI NG
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 the wheel
► Fit the wheel on the hub.► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.► If fitted to your vehicle, pre-tighten the anti-theft bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with the anti-theft socket 4.► Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.
► Lower the vehicle again fully.► Fold jack 2 and remove it.