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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.

Apply the parking brake and engage a gear (first or reverse, or P for automatic transmissions).

Ask the passengers to leave the vehicle and to keep away from traffic.

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When the emergency spare wheel is located underneath the vehicle, it is vital to take the emergency spare wheel out before lifting the vehicle.

Risk of injury.

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If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road users of your vehicle's presence with a warning triangle or with other devices as per the legislation applying to the country you are in.

Vehicles equipped with a jack and wheel brace

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.

Unlock the wheel bolts using the wheel brace 2. Position it so as to be able to push from above.

Place the jack 3 horizontally; the jack head must be lined up with the sill, closest to the wheel concerned, as shown by an arrow1.

Start cranking the jack up by hand to align the base plate (which should be pushed slightly under the vehicle).

Turn the wheel brace until the wheel lifts off the ground.

Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.

Fit the emergency spare wheel on the central hub and turn it to locate the mounting holes in the wheel and the hub.

If bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, only use these bolts for the emergency spare wheel. Tighten the bolts, checking that the wheel is correctly positioned on its hub and unscrew the jack.

With the wheel on the ground, tighten the bolts fully and have the tightness of the bolts checked and the emergency spare wheel pressure checked as soon as possible.

Note: 4-door version vehicle, when the emergency spare wheel is located underneath the vehicle, place the punctured wheel in the luggage compartment.

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system

In the event of under-inflation (punctures, under-inflation etc.), the 2_ALL_197_1_pictogramme.png warning light appears on the instrument panel Tyre pressure loss warning.

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Anti-theft bolt

If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these nearest the valve (wheel embellisher may not be able to fit).

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If you have a puncture, replace the wheel as soon as possible.

A tyre which has been punctured should always be inspected (and repaired, where possible) by a specialist.

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Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing to reduce the risk of injury.

If bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, you must use these bolts only for the emergency spare wheel.

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For your safety, the use of a jack not recommended by the manufacturer is strictly prohibited.

The jack is specific to the vehicle and used to change the wheels.

Under no circumstances should it be used:

  • on another vehicle;
  • to carry out a repair;
  • to access the underside of the vehicle.

Risk of injury.

Risk of damage to the vehicle.