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Positioning the jack
1. Read and observe the warnings in Wheel
changing safety .
2. Loosen the wheel nuts half a turn
(anti-clockwise).
3. Position the jack be neath the relevant
jacking point.
4. Raise the vehicle using the jack with a slow
steady operation. Avoid rapid, jerky
actions as they may cause the vehicle/jack
to become unstable. 5.
Remove the wheel nuts and place them
together where they cannot roll away.
6. Remove the wheel and place to one side.
Do not lay the wheel on it's face, as this
may damage the finish.
7. Re-fit the wheel nuts, and lightly tighten
them. Ensure that the wheel is making
contact with the hub evenly.
8. Ensure that the space under the vehicle is
clear of obstructions, and lower the vehicle
slowly and smoothly.
9. With all wheels on the ground and the jack
removed, fully tighte n the wheel nuts. The
wheel nuts should be tightened in
sequence to the correct torque of 133 Nm
(98 lb.ft).
10. If an alloy spare wheel is to be fitted, using
a suitable blunt tool, knock the centre cap
out of the removed wheel. Using hand
pressure only, press the centre cap into the
newly fitted spare.
11. Check and adjust the tyre pressure as soon
as possible.
WARNINGS
Never work beneath the vehicle, or
place any part of yo ur body beneath the
vehicle with the jack as the only means of
support. Always use su itable vehicle support
stands which are approved for the weight of
the vehicle.
Ensure that the jack is correctly located
onto the jacking point.
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Wheel nut tightening sequence
With all wheels on the ground and the jack
removed, fully tighten the wheel nuts in the
sequence shown to 133 Nm (98 lb.ft).
Note: If it is not possible to torque the wheel
nuts when a wheel is replaced, the wheel nuts
should be set to the correct torque as soon as
possible.
Temporary spare wheel Tool kit
Tool kit contents
1.
Jack.
2. Wheel brace.
3. Locking wheel nut adapter.
Note: The jack requi res occasional
maintenance. Examine the jack for wear,
damage, or corrosion, and lubricate the
moving parts.
WARNINGS
Please note the temporary spare
warning label affixed to the wheel, and
adhere to the instructions. Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in incorrect
use of the temporary spare wheel. Which may
in turn cause vehicle instability and/or tyre
failure.
Drive with caution while the temporary
spare wheel is fitted, and ensure that an
original size wheel and tyre are fitted as soon
as possible.
Do not fit more than one temporary
spare wheel.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) while
the temporary spare wheel is fitted.
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DSC must be switched on while the
temporary spare wheel is in use.
WARNING
After use the tool kit should be returned
to the under floor storage area, and
correctly stowed. Do not leave the tool kit, or
it's components, loose in the storage area as
they can prove hazardous during an impact or
sudden manoeuvre.
WARNINGS
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