Install the wheel cover
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cover
cap. This cap only fits the anti-theft wheel bolt,
not the regular bolts.
A
Fit bolt
first; position the wheel cover and
fit the remaining bolts.
NOTICE
Remove hub caps carefully and fit them again
properly so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Wheel change
NOTICE
Introduction
The wheel cover is secured to the wheel and can-
not be removed without first removing the wheel
bolts.
Only change the wheel yourself when the car is
parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the
necessary actions and safety procedures and you
have access to all the correct tools! Seek expert
assistance if this is not the case.
Wheel bolt cover
WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially
when carried out at the side of a road. Please
note the following points in order to reduce the
risk of serious injuries:
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe
location. Park the vehicle at a safe distance
from moving traffic in order to carry out the
wheel change.
All passengers, especially children, must be
at a safe distance and away from your area
of work during the wheel change.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set
up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
Fig. 30 Removing the wheel bolt caps.
According to the version of the vehicle, wheel
bolt caps may not be available. For more infor-
mation about your vehicle, consult the instruc-
tion manual - digital version on the website
app.
Make sure that the ground is flat and firm. If
necessary use a large, strong board or similar
support for the vehicle jack.
Only change the wheel yourself if you feel
confident carrying out the procedure. Seek
expert assistance if this is not the case.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be
fully fitted back after changing the wheel.
Always use suitable and undamaged tools to
change the wheel.
Removing and fitting the protection caps
Remove:
Always switch off the engine, firmly apply
the handbrake and, with an automatic gear-
box move the selector lever to position P or
engage a gear on a manual gearbox to re-
duce the risk of the vehicle moving.
1. Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit
→ page 23.
2. Pass the extractor hook through the opening
in the cover → Fig. 30and pull it out in the di-
rection of the arrow.
The wheel bolt tightening torque should be
checked with a torque wrench immediately
after changing a wheel.
Install:
1. fit until the stop on the wheel bolts.
Wheels and tyres
31
English 