—The tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible after fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel (→ Tyre pressure).
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel must be checked each time the tyre pressure of the tyres in use is
checked, at least once a month. The tyre pressure of the cold tyre on the spare wheel and temporary spare wheel must correspond to
the information on the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre pressure).
WARNING
Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control over the vehicle, serious accidents and cause
fatal injuries.
● Do not use the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel under any circumstances if it is damaged or worn down to the tread wear
indicators.
● If the spare wheel tyre is not the same as the tyres on the vehicle or you are using a temporary spare wheel, never drive faster than
80 km/h (50 mph).
● Some vehicles may be equipped with a temporary spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The temporary spare wheel can be
recognised by a sticker and the text “80 km/h” or “50 mph”. This is the maximum speed at which you are permitted to drive with
this tyre. Do not cover the sticker during use of the wheel.
● Never drive further than 200 km (125 miles) with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.
● Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at high speed through bends.
● Replace the temporary spare wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible. The temporary spare wheel is designed for a short
period of use only.
● Always secure the temporary spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied from the factory.
● Never use more than one temporary spare wheel at a time.
● Never drive using more than one spare wheel that differs from the normal tyres.
● After fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel, check the tyre pressure as quickly as possible (→ Tyre pressure).
● Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
● Do not fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer .
Removing wheel covers
Removing the wheel cover.
The wheel cover protects the wheel bolts and must be fitted again after changing the wheel.
1. Take the hook from the vehicle toolkit (→ Vehicle toolkit).
2. Insert the puller into one of the holes in the wheel cover.
3. Use the puller to pull off the wheel cover in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a box spanner to do this → Fig. 1.
Fitting wheel covers
1. Check the correct position of the anti-theft wheel bolt (→ Wheels and tyres).
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