Preparations for changing a wheel
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the whee→l
:
1. If your vehicle has a flat tyre, park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Switch on the electronic parking brake.
3. DSG®: Move the selector lever to positionP.
4. Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
5. Manual gearbox: select a gear.
6. Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving traffic.
7. Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle (→ In an emergency). Observe any legal
requirements.
8. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone, collapsible chocks or a similar
object.
9. When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the towing vehicle and park it (→ Trailer towing).
10. If the luggage compartment is loaded: remove the load.
11. Remove the spare or temporary spare wheel from the spare wheel bracket and take out the vehicle toolkit.
12. Remove the hubcaps .
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
● Follow the actions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
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