WHEELS AND TIRES
1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning
flashers if a wheel change must be per-
formed in an area with traffic.
Removing a wheel
WARNING
Wheel changes must always be carried out
correctly. The following instructions show
how to remove a wheel and what is impor-
tant to keep in mind.
Apply the parking brake and put the
gear selector in the Park (P) position.
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2. Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in P, or first gear if the vehicle has
a manual transmission.
Block the wheels standing on the
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.
For vehicles with Leveling Control*: If the
vehicle is equipped with pneumatic sus-
pension, this must be switched off before
the vehicle is lifted with the jack*.
When not in use, the jack* should be
kept in its storage compartment under
the cargo compartment floor.
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Check that the jack is not damaged,
the threads are properly lubricated and
it is free from dirt.
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The jack provided with your vehicle is
intended to be used only in temporary
situations such as changing wheels in
the event of a flat tire. Only the jack
that came with your particular model
should be used to lift the vehicle. If the
vehicle needs to be lifted more fre-
quently or for a prolonged period, using
a garage jack or hoist is recommended.
Always follow this device's instructions
for use.
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface and that it is upright
and not leaning.
3. Take out the jack*, lug wrench* and tool for
removing the plastic covers, which are
stowed in the foam block.
The jack must correctly engage in the
jack attachment.
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No objects should be placed between
the base of the jack and the ground, or
between the jack and the attachment
bar on the vehicle.
Never let anyone remain in the vehicle
when it is raised on a jack.
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If a tire must be changed near passing
traffic, make sure all passengers move
to a safe location.
Use a jack intended for the vehicle
when changing a tire. For any other
job, use stands to support the vehicle.
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Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel
bolts.
4. Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheels that are still on the ground. For
example, use heavy wooden blocks or
large stones.
Never crawl under or allow any part of
your body to be extended under a vehi-
cle supported by a jack.
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* Option/accessory.
