PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (1/2)
In case of puncture
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it
Depending on the vehicle, a tyre infla-
checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
tion kit or emergency spare wheel is
Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the
provided (refer to the following pages).
other wheels:
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
– Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
loss warning system
– Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identi-
In the event of under-inflation (punc-
cal to the original one.
tures, under-inflation etc.), the
– When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the
warning light appears on the instrument
driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.
panel. ➥ 2.38.
– Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cor-
nering.
– If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle
and check the tyre pressure.
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road
users of your vehicle’s presence with a warning triangle or with other de-
vices as per the legislation applying to the country you are in.
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