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In the event of a breakdown
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Depending on engine, the spare wheel
may be a standard steel or 'space-saver'
wheel (BlueHDi 100).
Removing the spare wheel
► Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare
wheel).
► Slacken the central nut.
►
Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►
Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear.
► Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put
under the boot oor.
► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
► Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►
Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
► Tighten the central nut su󰀩ciently to retain
the wheel correctly.
► Put the tool box back in place in the middle of
the wheel and clip it in place.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct tra󰀩c: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage rst gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
o󰀨 the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode
P
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
o󰀨 the ignition.
Check that the parking brake indicator lamps
on the instrument panel are on xed.
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.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel, rst remove
the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture
using the wheelbrace.
When retting the wheel, ret 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.