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Vehicle tools, spare wheel

WARNING (continued)

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The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels

Vehicle Tools

on this model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles

or other loads, risk of injury.

The tools and jack are stored under the floor panel in the

luggage compartment.

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Use the jack only on firm, level ground.

Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack, risk of accident.

If work is to be carried out underneath the vehicle, this must be secured

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Lift floor panel

by suitable stands. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury in an accident.

Remove the tools or jack.

The tool kit includes:

Wheel change

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Hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps*

Box spanner for wheel bolts

Preparation work

Reversible screwdriver with handle (including hexagonal interior) for the

wheel bolts. The screwdriver is a combination tool.

What you must do before changing a wheel.

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Towing ring*

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

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If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away

from the flow of traffic as possible. Choose a location that is as

level as possible.

Before replacing the jack in the storage area, wind the arm of the jack down

as far as it will go.

Some of the items listed are only provided on certain models, or are optional

extras.

All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a

safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

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Switch off the engine. Switch on the hazard warning lights.

WARNING

Apply the handbrake firmly.

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

the wheel bolts. It is impossible to tighten the bolts with the torque neces-

sary, risk of accident.

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Engage the first gear, or put the selector lever to position P for

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Take off the wheel and then put on the spare wheel

Lower the vehicle.

those vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

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If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your vehicle.

Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in diagonal sequence with the box

Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel out of the luggage

spanner

compartment.

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Replace the cover.

WARNING

After changing a wheel

Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position.

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

After changing the wheel there are still tasks to complete.

Caution

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Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.

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

wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object under it to prevent

the vehicle from rolling away.

Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the luggage compart-

ment and secure it.

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Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted tyre as soon as

possible.

Note

Please observe legal requirements when doing so.

Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as

possible with a torque wrench. The prescribed torque is 120 Nm.

Changing a wheel

Note

Change the wheel as described below

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

changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the wheel bolt torque

checked.

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Remove the wheel cover. Also refer to ⇒ page 193.

Slacken the wheel bolts.

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In the interest of safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt

torque has been checked.

Raise the car with the jack in the corresponding zone

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Wheel trims

Wheel covers*

The wheel trims must be removed to gain access to the wheel

bolts.

The wheel covers must be removed for access to the wheel

bolts

Fig. 131 Changing a

wheel: Removing the

wheel trim

Fig. 132 Remove the

wheel cover

Removing

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Insert the extraction hook of the tools in the hole for this

purpose ⇒ fig. 131.

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Remove the wheel cover using the spanner and the hook*

⇒ fig. 132.

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Pull off the hub cap.

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Hook this into one of the rebates of the wheel cover.

Put the box spanner over the wheel cover hook and lever gently

and carefully to avoid damage to the paintwork.

Fitting

Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by pressing it firmly. Put

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pressure initially on the point of the rebate for the valve. Next fit

the rest of the hubcap

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An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the theft inhibiting

wheel bolts.

Loosening the wheel bolts

The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.

WARNING

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle with

the jack, loosening the wheel bolts more than one turn can result in an acci-

dent.

Note

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

tighten the wheel bolts.

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If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing

down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the vehicle

for support and take care not to slip.

Fig. 133 Changing the

wheel: Loosening the

wheel bolts

Loosening

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Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt.

Grasp the box spanner by the end turn it about one full turn to the

left ⇒ fig. 133.

Tightening

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Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt.

Grasp the box spanner close to the end and turn the bolt to the

right until it is secured.

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Locate the jacking point under the door sill closest to the wheel

Raising the vehicle

being changed ⇒ fig. 134.

The vehicle must be raised with a jack to remove the wheel.

Wind up the jack under the jacking point until the arm of the jack

is directly below the vertical rib under the door sill.

Align the jack so that the arm of the jack fits around the rib under

the door sill and the movable base plate of the jack is flat on the

ground ⇒ fig. 135.

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Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is just clear of the

ground.

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

⇒ fig. 134. A position has been made for each wheel. Do not fit the jack

anywhere else.

Fig. 134 The jacking

points

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

Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use

a large and stable base, if necessary. On a hard, slippery surface (such as

tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.

WARNING

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Take all precautions so that the base of the jack does not slip. Failure to

do so could result in an accident.

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

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

suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

Fig. 135 Fitting the jack

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The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Before fitting the spare

wheel, inspect the condition of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces. These

surfaces must be clean before fitting the wheel.

Removing and fitting the wheel

For removal and fitting the wheel, the following tasks must be

completed.

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle makes it easier to turn the

wheel bolts when they are loose. The reversible screwdriver blade should be

removed when the tool is used for this purpose.

If tyres with a specific direction of rotation are fitted, note the direction of

rotation.

Note

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

tighten the wheel bolts.

Fig. 136 Wheel change:

Hexagon socket in screw-

driver handle to turn the

wheel bolts after they

have been loosened

Theft inhibiting wheel bolts*

A special adapter is required to turn the theft inhibiting wheel

bolts.

Change the wheel as described below after loosening the wheel

bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.

Removing a wheel

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Unscrew the bolts using the hexagonal tool in the handle of the

screwdriver (vehicle tool) and place them on a clean surface

⇒ fig. 136.

Fitting a wheel

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Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using the

hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.

Fig. 137 Theft inhibiting

wheel bolts

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