Never drive with more than one spare wheel that differs from the regular tires.
After mounting the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking
the tire pressure.
Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel.
Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Removing wheel hub covers
Fig. 180 Remove the wheel hub cover.
The full wheel covers protect the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.
1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.
2. Engage the extraction hook in one of the openings on the wheel hub cover.
3. Remove the wheel hub cover with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a lug wrench for remova
fig. 180.
Installing the full wheel cover
1. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure that the entir
outer edge of the cover is secured.
WARNING
Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.
Do not use damaged hubcaps.
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