Wheels and tyres
When a trolley jack is used it must
If necessary, secure the vehicle
with suitable chocks.
Point the front wheels straight
ahead.
Switch off the ignition and apply
the parking brake.
Select first or reverse gear.
only be applied at the jacking points
identified in the illustration with D.
When using a hoist use the positions
identified with B, when using a
support use the positions identified
with C.
Positioning at other points may cause
considerable damage to the body,
steering, suspension, engine, braking
system and fuel lines.
Have the passengers leave the
vehicle.
If your vehicle is fitted with
directional tyres, make sure that
the arrows on the tyres point in the
direction of rotation when the vehicle
is moving forwards. The arrows on
both tyre sidewalls indicate the
direction of rotation.
Removing a wheel
If a spare wheel has to be fitted
with the arrows pointing in the
opposite direction to the direction of
rotation, have the tyre remounted in
the correct direction by an expert as
soon as possible.
The vehicle jack must only be
used to carry out wheel
changes. Do not work underneath
the vehicle when it is supported only
by the jack.
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WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a
position that neither the traffic
nor you are hindered or endangered
when changing a wheel.
Set up a warning triangle.
Ensure that the vehicle is on
firm, level ground.
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