Operation Manual

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Refi tting the wheel
Dimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of different di-
mensions to those on the vehicle
(identifi ed by a label), it is essential
to use it only on a temporary basis,
to drive not above 50 mph (80 km/h)
and to have the original wheel refi tted
as soon as possible.
Switch on your hazard
warning lamps.
Ensure that occupants
get out of the vehicle and wait in
a safe location.
Never get underneath the vehicle
if it is supported only by the jack;
use an axle stand.
The jack is designed specifi cally
for your vehicle, do not use it for
other applications.
The wheel should be correctly
positioned fl at in the centre of
its well.
Aluminium wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with al-
uminium wheels and a steel spare
wheel, then if fi tting the latter it is
normal to note that the heads of the
wheel bolts do not come to bear on
the wheel rim.
The steel spare wheel is secured
by the conical tapering of the wheel
bolts’ shafts, see diagram.
When refi tting the aluminium wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt heads are
in undamaged condition.
 Refi t the wheel in place.
 Undo the yellow central screw by
a few turns, then position it at the
centre of the wheel.
 Do up the central screw until tight
so that the wheel is securely re-
tained in place.
Refi t the repaired original wheel
as soon as possible.
With a spare wheel fi tted, drive
with caution.