Owner’s Manual

WHEELS AND TIRES
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Changing a wheel – spare wheel
Wheel changes should always be carried out
correctly.
Spare tire
A spare tire can be purchased for your vehicle as
an accessory. Follow the instructions included
with the spare tire regarding use and stowing in
the vehicle. See also Changing a wheel – remov-
ing wheel (p. 295) for additional information.
Spare wheel
The following instructions only apply if you have
purchased a temporary spare wheel* for your
vehicle.
If there is no temporary spare wheel in your vehi-
cle, please see Tire sealing system* – general
information (p. 316) for instructions on using the
tire sealing system.
The accessory temporary spare wheel is provided
in a bag that must be securely strapped in place
in the trunk while the vehicle is being driven.
The spare wheel is only intended for temporary
use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as
possible. The vehicle's handling may be altered
by the use of the spare wheel. The correct tire
pressure is stated in the tire pressure table, see
the tire inflation decal on the driver's door open-
ing.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in
toward the rear seat. Secure the stitched strap
hooks in the loading eyelets. Secure the long
strap in one of the loading eyelets, wrap the strap
around the spare wheel and through the lower
handle. Secure the short strap on the long strap.
Secure in the other loading eyelet and tighten.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
“Temporary Spare” tire other than as a tempo-
rary replacement for a punctured tire. It must
be replaced as soon as possible by a stand-
ard tire. Road holding and handling may be
affected with the “Temporary Spare” in use.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more
than one temporary spare wheel.
Related information
•
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel
(p. 299)
•
Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 295)