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. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving traffic.
6. Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle (→ In an emergency). Observe any legal
requirements.
7. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone, collapsible chocks or a similar
object.
8. Depending on country: When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly (→ Trailer
towing).
9. If the luggage compartment is loaded: remove the load.
10. Remove the spare or temporary spare wheel from the spare wheel bracket and take out the vehicle toolkit.
11. Remove the hubcaps .
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
● Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe the generally valid safety precautions.
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