An emergency wheel is signicantly narrower than
the wheels mounted ex-factory.
Remove the wheel on vehicles without sound
system and replace
The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a
recess under the oor covering or the variable load-
ing oor in the boot.
Removing
›
Loosen the retaining
belt and take out the
box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the lock nut.
›
Take out the wheel.
Inserting
›
Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
›
Pull the xing band through the opposite holes in
the wheel rim.
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Screw in the locknut until it stops.
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the wheel
and secure it with the tape.
Remove the wheel on vehicles with sound
system and replace
Removing
›
Loosen the retaining
belt and take out the
box with the tool kit.
›
Press the safety button
and remove the plug.
›
Unscrew the lock nut.
›
Remove the bass loud-
speaker.
›
Take out the wheel.
Inserting
›
Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
side facing downwards.
›
Insert the bass loudspeaker.
›
Screw in the locknut until it stops.
›
Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.
›
Place the box with the tool kit and secure it with
the tape.
Changing the wheel and raising the
vehicle
What you should be mindful of
Before changing
›
Park the vehicle securely and secure it from rolling
away.
›
Turn o the engine.
›
Let all of the occupants get out. During the wheel
change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-
hind the crash barriers.
›
Close all doors, the boot and bonnet.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Raise vehicle
WARNING
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can-
not slip!
▶
Provide a wide and rm base under the jack on
loose surfaces.
▶
Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber oor mat) un-
der the jack on a smooth surface.
▶
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
▶
Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
cle.
▶
Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
▶
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
bridge of the sill.
After having been changed
›
Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
›
In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
The specied tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
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