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Self-help
Applies to vehicles: with compact temporary spare wheel
If you need the tools, the Tyre Mobility System or the jack*, you will
have to open the floor panel and take out the spare wheel*
⇒ page 246.
Compact temporary spare wheel*
The spare wheel is carried in the wheel well under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment. It is only
intended for temporary use over short distances.
The tool kit includes:
• A hook for removing hub caps
• Pin for mounting a wheel
• Screwdriver with reversible blade
• Tool for changing bulbs
• Interchangeable socket (Torx socket for changing bulbs)
• Crank handle for jack
• Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts*
• Jack*
• Box spanner for wheel bolts
Fig. 226 Spare wheel
• Towline anchorage
Some of the parts listed are only fitted on certain models or are
optional extras.
Taking out the spare wheel
– Lift the floor panel by the plastic handle ⇒ fig. 226.
Before stowing the jack* again, wind down the arm of the jack as far
as it will go.
– Hook the handle onto the luggage compartment weath-
erstrip.
WARNING
– Turn the centre plastic knob ⇒ fig. 226 anti-clockwise.
– Take out the spare wheel.
• Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to
tighten the wheel bolts. It is not possible to tighten the bolts with
the required torque – risk of accident.
– Unhook the floor panel before closing the boot lid.
• The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing
wheels on this model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting
heavier vehicles or other loads – risk of injury.
Securing the defective wheel in the spare wheel
well
• Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack - risk of
– Place the wheel in the spare wheel well and secure it with
the plastic knob.
accident.
• If work has to be done under the vehicle, ensure that it is safely
supported on stands designed for the purpose, otherwise there is
a risk of injury.
– Unhook the floor panel before closing the boot lid.