CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Continue to crank the jack so that the
baseplate is correctly positioned (it
should be underneath the vehicle and
aligned with the jack head).
2
3
1
Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off the
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able
to push from above.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level surface
where it will not slip.
Crank up the jack 3 by hand to align
the jack head between the 2 jacking
points 2 closest to the relevant wheel.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
Apply the parking brake and engage
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the
vehicle and keep them away from
traffic.
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
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