Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle 163
An emergency wheel is significantly narrower than
the wheels mounted ex-factory.
Inserting
Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
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side facing downwards.
Insert the bass loudspeaker.
Screw in the locknut until it stops.
Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.
Place the box with the tool kit and secure it with
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Remove the wheel on vehicles without sound
system and replace
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The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a
recess under the floor covering or the variable load-
ing floor in the boot.
the tape.
Removing
Changing the wheel and raising the
vehicle
Loosen the retaining
belt and take out the
box with the tool kit.
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What you should be mindful of
Unscrew the lock nut.
Take out the wheel.
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Before changing
Park the vehicle securely and secure it from rolling
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away.
Turn off the engine.
Let all of the occupants get out. During the wheel
change they should not stand on the road, e.g. be-
hind the crash barriers.
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Inserting
Close all doors, the boot and bonnet.
Uncouple any trailers.
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Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-
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side facing downwards.
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in
the wheel rim.
Screw in the locknut until it stops.
Replace the box with the tool kit into the wheel
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Raise vehicle
WARNING
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Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can-
not slip!
and secure it with the tape.
Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on
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loose surfaces.
Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber floor mat) un-
der the jack on a smooth surface.
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
Do not insert any body parts under the raised vehi-
cle.
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Remove the wheel on vehicles with sound
system and replace
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Removing
Loosen the retaining
belt and take out the
box with the tool kit.
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Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.
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NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the
bridge of the sill.
Press the safety button
and remove the plug.
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After having been changed
Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel
and adjust if necessary.
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In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
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Unscrew the lock nut.
Remove the bass loud-
speaker.
Take out the wheel.
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The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
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