Operation Manual

07 Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
07
200
Jacking points
There is a recess in the plastic cover at
each point. Crank the foot of the jack down
so it is pressed squarely on the ground.
Check that the jack is seated correctly in
the intended jacking point, as illustrated,
and that the base is located directly under
it.
WARNING
Never position anything between the
ground and the jack, nor between the jack
and the car's jacking point.
IMPORTANT
The ground must be firm, smooth and level.
7. Lift the car so that the wheel is free.
Remove the wheel nuts and lift off the
wheel.
Fitting the wheel
1. Clean the contact surfaces between wheel
and hub.
2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts.
3. Lower the car so that the wheel cannot
rotate.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise. It is
important that the wheel nuts are tightened
properly. See page 194 for tightening tor-
ques. Check the torque with a torque
wrench.
5. Put on the wheel cover (steel rim).
WARNING
Never crawl under the car when it is raised
on the jack.
Passengers must leave the car when it is
raised on the jack.
Ensure that passengers wait with the car -
or preferably a crash barrier - between them
and the road.
NOTE
The car's regular jack is designed only for
use occasionally and for a short time, such
as when changing a wheel with a punctured
tyre, switching between summer tyres and
winter tyres, etc. Only the jack belonging to
the specific model is to be used to jack up
the car. If the car is to be jacked up more
often, or for a longer time than is required
just to change a wheel, use of a garage jack
is recommended. In this instance, follow the
instructions for use that come with the
equipment.