In case of a puncture

The following items may be available, depending on the vehicle:

  • an emergency spare tyre.
tip

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure loss warning system

In the event of a flat tyre (puncture, unsatisfactory inflation, etc.), the indicator 2_ALL_197_1_pictogramme.png light comes on in the instrument panel .

warning

If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it checked by an expert to ensure it is still suitable and safe to use.

Vehicles equipped with a spare wheel that is different to the four other wheels:

  • Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
  • Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identical to the original one.
  • When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.
  • Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cornering.
  • If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle and check the tyre pressure.
warning

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.

Emergency spare wheel

This is located in the luggage compartment.

To access:

  • open the boot;
  • lift the carpet 3;
  • unscrew the central mounting4 ;
  • remove the emergency spare wheel 5.

Note: ensure that the emergency spare wheel or punctured wheel, and the wheel tray, are correctly positioned so that the luggage compartment carpet can be properly fitted.