Breakdown recovery

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Towing: breakdown

Before any towing, including on a flatbed truck, set the gear control to N position, unlock the steering column and release the parking brake.

The speed specified by current legislation for towing must always be observed.

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Wheel trims, wheel trim – wheel

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Wheel trim with concealed wheel bolts

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Remove it using the hubcap tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by engaging the hook in the opening near the valve 2.

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Changing a wheel

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Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Keep the vehicle away from traffic and on a level surface where it will not slip.

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Puncture, emergency spare wheel

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In case of puncture

Depending on the vehicle, either an emergency spare wheel or a tyre inflation kit is provided Tyre inflation kit.

tip

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure loss warning system

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Tools

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Tool kit storage

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The tool kit 1 is located under the flap at the footwell of the front right-hand seat.

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Tyre inflation kit

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The kit repairs tyres when the tread A has been damaged by objects smaller than 4 mm. It cannot repair all types of puncture, such as cuts larger than 4 mm, cuts in the tyre sidewall B, etc.

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Tyre pressure

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Label A

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Open the driver's door to read it.

Tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are cold.

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Tyres

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Tyre and wheel safety

The tyres are the only contact between the vehicle and the road, so it is essential to keep them in good condition.

You must make sure that your tyres con- form to local road traffic regulations.

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition and the treads must have sufficient depth: tyres approved by our Technical Department have wear warning strips 1 which are indicators moulded into the tread at several points.

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