wheel bolts Alfa Romeo 4C 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

IMPORTANT
13) Punctures caused by foreign
bodies can be repaired if the
damage does not exceed 4 mm on
the tread and on the shoulder of
the tyre. Do not use the repair
kit if the tyre was damaged as a
result of being used when
underinflated.
IMPORTANT
2) Dispose of the bottle and the
sealant properly. Dispose of the
components in compliance with
national and local regulations.
REPLACING A
WHEEL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
In some specific markets, the car may
be equipped with a space-saver wheel:
see the instructions on the following
pages for changing the tyre.
101) 102) 103) 104) 105)
JACK
Please note that:
❒the jack weight is 1.7 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be
replaced by another original one;
❒no tool other than its operating rod
may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground should be flat
if possible, and sufficiently firm;❒switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1
stgear
or reverse. Wear the reflective safety
jacket (compulsory by law) before
getting out of the car;
❒take the space-saver wheel;
❒access the luggage compartment
and take the wheel replacement
kit fig. 87;
❒take the spanner A and loosen the
fixing stud bolts fig. 88 by about
one turn. swing the car laterally to
make it easier to separate the rim
from the wheel hub;
❒position the jack under the car, near
the wheel to be changed, next to the
symbols
on the side skirts;
❒fit the operating rod D fig. 90 in the
seat on the device A;
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❒alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons
should be kept away from the car
and nobody must touch it until it has
been lowered;
❒remove the damaged wheel.
❒make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean and free from impurities
so that the fixing stud bolts will not
come loose;
❒fit the space-saver wheel and tighten
the first stud bolt for a few turns into
the lowest hole. Tighten the
remaining stud bolts in the same way.
❒take the spanner A fig. 88 and fully
tighten the fixing studs;
❒operate the suitable tool E to lower
the car. Then extract the jack;❒use the spanner A and check all stud
bolts are fully tightened in a
criss-cross fashion as per the
numerical sequence illustrated in fig.
95;
WARNING While replacing the wheel it
is advisable to place it upside down,
with the aesthetic part facing upward,
so as not to damage the alloy rim.
REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure described
previously, raise the car and remove the
space-saver wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so
that the fixing stud bolts will not
come loose;
❒tighten the retaining stud bolts using
spanner A fig. 88;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒use spanner A to fully tighten the
stud bolts, following the sequence
illustrated in fig. 95
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At the end of the
operation
Proceed as follows:
❒reposition the space-saver wheel;
❒insert the jack and the other tools in
the container;
❒arrange the container and tools in the
luggage compartment;
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WARNING
101) The space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is specific to your car,
do not use it on other models,
or use the space-saver wheel of
other models on your car. The
space-saver wheel must only be
used in the event of emergency. It
must only be used for the
distance necessary to reach a
service point and the car speed
must not exceed 80 km/h. The
space-saver wheel has an orange
label that summarises the main
cautions for use and limitations.
Never remove or cover the label.
The following information is
provided in four languages on the
label: "Important! For temporary
use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with a standard wheel as soon as
possible. Never cover this
indication."102) Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc to show that your car
is stationary. Passengers should
get out of the car and wait for the
wheel to be changed away from
the traffic. In the event of a wheel
change on a slope or on
unsurfaced roads, chock the
wheels.
103) Car handling is modified with
the space-saver wheel fitted.
Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast
cornering. The overall duration
of the space-saver wheel is of
about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced
with another one of the same
type. Never install a standard tyre
on a rim that is designed for use
with a space-saver wheel. Have
the wheel repaired and refitted as
soon as possible. Using two or
more space-saver wheels at the
same time is forbidden. Do not
grease the stud bolt threads
before you fit them, because they
could suddenly come loose.104) Use the jack only to replace
wheels on the car with which it
is supplied or on other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack
for other purposes, such as lifting
other car models. Never use it
for repair operations under the
car. Incorrectly positioning the
jack may cause the car to fall. Do
not use the jack for loads higher
than those shown on the label.
105) The space-saver wheel cannot
be fitted with snow chains.
IMPORTANT
14) Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible to
have the correct tightening of
the wheel stud bolts checked.
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