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– When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from your

vehicle.

Caution

Take special care if you have to repair a tyre on a gradient.

– Take the tools ⇒ page 245 and the spare wheel*

⇒ page 246 out of the luggage compartment.

Note

• Do not use the compressor for longer than 6 minutes at a time,

as it could overheat. When the compressor has cooled down, you

can use it again.

WARNING

If you have a puncture in moving traffic, switch on the hazard

warning lights and place the warning triangle in a visible location.

This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.

• If tyre sealant should leak out, leave it to dry and then pull it off

like foil.

• After carrying out a tyre repair remember to buy a new tyre

sealant can at a qualified workshop. This will ensure that the Tyre

Mobility System is operative again.

Caution

If you have to change the tyre on a gradient, block the wheel oppo-

site the wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object

under it to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

• Please observe the relevant regulations.

Changing a wheel

Note

Please observe the relevant regulations.

Preparations

Some preparations are necessary before changing a

wheel.

How to change a wheel

Change the wheel as described below.

– If you have a flat tyre, stop the car well away from moving

traffic. Choose a location that is as level as possible.

– Pull off the hub cap. Also refer to ⇒ page 251, “Hub

caps”.

– All passengers should leave the car. They should wait in

a safe place (for instance behind the roadside crash

barrier).

– Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ page 251.

– Raise the car with the jack* ⇒ page 252.

– Apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle moving acci-

– Take off the wheel with the flat tyre and then put on the

spare wheel* ⇒ page 253.

dentally.

– Engage first gear (manual gearbox) or move selector

lever to position P (automatic gearbox).

– Lower the vehicle to the ground.

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– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in diagonal sequence with

the box spanner ⇒ page 251.

Hub caps

The hub caps must be removed for access to the wheel

bolts.

– Fit the hub cap back on.

After changing a wheel

What you must do after changing a wheel.

– Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the spare wheel

well and secure it.

– Put the tools and the jack* back in the luggage compart-

ment.

Fig. 229 Changing a

wheel: Removing a hub

cap

– The inflation pressure of the newly fitted spare tyre must

be checked as soon as possible.

Removing

– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as

soon as possible with a torque wrench. The correct tight-

ening torque is 120 Nm.

– Insert the hook (provided in the vehicle's tool kit) in the

hole in the hub cap.

– Pull off the hub cap ⇒ fig. 229.

– Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possible.

Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts

Note

The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the

vehicle.

• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to

turn when changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having

the tightening torque checked.

• In the interest of safety, drive at moderate speeds until the tight-

ening torque of the wheel bolts has been checked.

Fig. 230 Changing a

wheel: Loosening

wheel bolts

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Loosening

Raising the vehicle

– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel

The vehicle must be raised with the jack* to remove the

wheel.

bolt .

– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and

turn the wheel bolts about one turn anti-clockwise

⇒ page 251, fig. 230 -arrow-.

Tightening

– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel

bolt .

– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and

tighten the bolt firmly by turning clockwise.

Fig. 231 Changing a

wheel: Jacking points

WARNING

To avoid accidents, the wheel bolts should only be loosened

slightly (about one turn) before raising the vehicle with the jack*.

Note

• Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to

loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.

Fig. 232 Changing a

wheel: Jack

• If the wheel bolt is very tight, it may be possible to loosen it by

pushing down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold

on to the car for support and take care not to slip.

Each jacking point is marked by a recess underneath the

vehicle ⇒ fig. 231.

–

Place the jack underneath the jacking point closest to

the wheel being changed. Make sure the base plate A is

flat on the ground.

– Wind up the jack by the knob A until the claw of the jack

A completely surrounds the seam on your vehicle

⇒ fig. 232.

An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts*

⇒ page 254.

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– Now fit the crank handle A onto the jack by inserting it

Taking off the wheel and putting on the spare

wheel

in the opening on the knob ⇒ page 252, fig. 232. Turn the

crank handle clockwise or anti-clockwise to secure it in

place.

Step-by-step instructions for taking off the wheel and

putting on the spare wheel.

– Raise the vehicle by winding the crank handle until the

defective wheel is clear of the ground.

Recesses at the front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking

points ⇒ page 252, fig. 231. There is one jacking point for each

wheel. The distance from the jacking points to the wheel arches is

approximately 20 cm at the front and 40 cm at the rear. The jack may

only be applied at the seam of the jacking points shown.

Fig. 233 Changing a

wheel: Hexagonal

socket in screwdriver

handle to turn the

wheel bolts after they

have been loosened

An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off

the jack. Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If

necessary use a large, strong board or similar support. On a hard,

slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent

the jack from slipping.

WARNING

• Prevent the base of the jack from slipping – risk of injury.

• The car can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct

jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip

off suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

Fig. 234 Changing a

wheel: Mounting pin in

wheelboltholenearest

to the top

Change the wheel as described below after loosening the

wheel bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack*.

Taking off the wheel

– Using the hexagonal opening in the screwdriver handle

(provided in the vehicle's tool kit), unscrew the wheel bolt

nearest to the top and place the bolt on a clean surface

⇒ fig. 233.

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– Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the vehicle's tool

kit) by hand in place of the wheel bolt ⇒ page 253,

fig. 234.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

Tyres with directional tread pattern must be mounted so

that they rotate in the correct direction.

– Then unscrew the other wheel bolts as described above.

– Take off the wheel. The mounting pin stays where it is.

A directional tread pattern is identified by arrows on the sidewall

pointing in the forward running direction. Always note the direction

of rotation indicated when mounting the wheel. This is important so

that these tyres can give maximum grip and avoid excessive noise,

tread wear and aquaplaning.

Putting on the spare wheel

– Put on the spare wheel, using the mounting pin to guide

it into place.

Drive carefully should you ever have a puncture and have to mount

the spare wheel so it rotates in the wrong direction. This is because

the tyre will not give optimum performance. Bear this in mind

particularly when driving on wet roads.

– Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using

the hexagonal opening in the screwdriver handle.

To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this type of tread

pattern, the defective tyre should be replaced and refitted as soon

as possible so that all tyres again rotate in the correct direction.

– Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the

remaining wheel bolt lightly.

– Carry out the steps required after you have changed the

wheel ⇒ page 251, “After changing a wheel”.

Applies to vehicles: with anti-theft wheel bolts

The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Before putting on

the spare wheel, inspect the condition of the wheel and hub

mounting surfaces. These surfaces must be clean before mounting

the wheel.

Anti-theft wheel bolts

A special adapter is required to turn the anti-theft wheel

bolts.

The wheel bolts are easier to remove from the wheel rim if you use

the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle. The reversible

screwdriver blade should be removed as a precautionary measure

when the tool is used for this purpose.

Note the direction of rotation when putting on a tyre with direc-

tional tread pattern ⇒ page 254.

Fig. 235 Anti-theft

wheel bolt with

adapter

Note

Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen

or tighten the wheel bolts.

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