The hub cap can be screwed on tightly. Do not
remove it by force.
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially if it
is done at the edge of the road. To reduce the risk
of serious injury, be aware of the following:
•
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
safely. Position the vehicle at a safe distance
from road traffic so that you can change the
vehicle's
wheel.
•
While the wheel is being changed, all
occupants, especially children, should always
stand at a safe distance and out of the way
of the wheel.
work area.
•
Switch on hazard warning lights to warn
other road users.
•
Make sure the ground is level and firm. If
necessary, use a wide, stable base to support
the jack.
•
You should only change a wheel yourself if
you are familiar with the necessary
operations. If you do not know how to change
a wheel yourself, seek the assistance of
specialised personnel.
lised.
•
When changing a wheel, always use suitable
and undamaged tools.
•
To reduce the risk of the vehicle accidentally
rolling away, always switch off the engine and
move the selector lever to the position where
you want it to move.
cation P.
If the vehicle is equipped with a manual
gearbox, always switch off the engine and
engage a gear to reduce the risk of the vehicle
moving accidentally.
•
Engage the electronic parking brake.
•
After changing a wheel, have the tightening
torque of the wheel bolts checked immediately
with a torque spanner.
that it works perfectly.
•
For vehicles equipped with the tyre
monitoring system, it is necessary to return
to
to adapt the system immediately after
changing a wheel → p. 257.
W h e e l
bolt caps
Fig. 188 Remove the wheel bolt caps.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be
pushed back on as far as they will go after the wheel
has been replaced.
Remove and attach the hoods
—
Remove: Remove the wire hook from the on-
board tools → p. 226.
—
Insert the wire hook into the hole in the cap →
fig. 188 and pull in the direction of the arrow.
—
Fitting: Fit the caps onto the wheel bolts as
far as they will go.
The
anti-theft wheel bolt
has a
different
cap
,
which is only compatible with the anti-theft wheel
bolt and is not suitable for conventional bolts.
Changing a wheel
The factory-fitted jack is only designed for use in the
event of damage to a vehicle tyre.
and must be replaced. If both tyres on one side of
the vehicle, both tyres on the same axle or all tyres
on the same axle are damaged, call for specialist
assistance.
Only change a wheel yourself if you are familiar
with the necessary operations and safety
measures, if you have the necessary tools and if the
vehicle is parked safely.
Some vehicles come from the factory without a jack
and wheel spanner. In this case, have the wheel
replaced by a specialist workshop.
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