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Inflation Pressure” in section
“Features and Specifications”) and
screw the cap on the compact spare
wheel valve.
CAUTION!
• In order to obtain a more accurate
reading, the compressor should be
switched off when checking the tire
pressure of the compact spare wheel
on the pressure gauge.
• Do not run the compressor for more
than 20 minutes: there is a risk it
could overheat. Also, prolonged
power absorption may discharge the
battery, subsequently preventing the
engine from starting.
• The compressor has been designed
exclusively to inflate compact spare wheels; do not use it to inflate air
mattresses, floatation devices, etc.
• Fit the adapter on the wrench.
Extend
the wrench as shown, then
loosen by approximately one turn,
the five bolts on the wheel to be
changed.
• Place the jack near the wheel to be
changed as illustrated.
• Make sure that the head of the jack
is correctly inserted in one of the
slots beneath the rocker panel.
WARNING!
• The jack should be used on level firm
ground wherever possible.
• It is recommended that the wheels
of the vehicle be chocked, and that
no person should remain in a vehicle that is being jacked.
• If the vehicle has been stopped on a
slope or an uneven surface, place
chocks or other suitable items in
front of or behind the wheels to
stop the vehicle from moving.
• Never start or run the engine with
the vehicle on a jack.
• No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
WARNING!
• Never position yourself under a
jacked vehicle.
• The lifted vehicle may fall and
damage the vehicle's body if the jack
is not positioned correctly.
• Never use the jack to carry out
maintenance or repairs under the
vehicle.
• Turn the jack lever until the wheel is
raised a few
centimeters off the
ground.
• Completely unscrew the five bolts
and remove the wheel. In case a
wheel security stud bolt is installed, it
can only be removed by using theIn an Emergency
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specific fitting wrench provided with
the “Wheel Security Stud Bolt Kit”,
available in the “Genuine
Accessories” range.
• Fit the compact spare wheel with the
valve stem facing outward, securing
it with the five bolts previously
removed. • Turn the lever of the jack to lower
the vehicle and remove the jack.
• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately
tightening diametrically opposite.
WARNING!
• FOR ALUMINIUM SPARE WHEEL
Observe the tightening torque for
the bolts securing the spare wheel
(72 ± 7 lbf·ft/ 98 ± 10 Nm).
• FOR STEEL SPARE WHEEL
Observe the tightening torque for
the bolts securing the spare wheel
(63 ± 7 lbf·ft/ 86 ± 10 Nm).
• To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the wheel bolts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
personal injury.In an Emergency
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WARNING!
• The spare wheel is narrower than
standard wheels and must only be
used to travel the distance required
to reach a service station, where the
punctured tire can be repaired or
replaced.
• Do not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when using the
compact spare wheel; when this
limit is exceeded, the stability, road
holding and braking of the vehicle
will be compromised. Avoid
accelerating to full speed, heavy
braking and fast cornering.
• The compact spare wheel must be
inflated to the recommended tire
pressure (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”). • For safety reasons, it is absolutely
forbidden to drive with more than
one compact spare wheel fitted on
the vehicle.
• Snow chains cannot be fitted on the
compact spare wheel.
• The spare wheel can travel a
maximum of 1,800 mi (3.000 km).
To Refit the Standard Wheel with
Repair
ed or
Replaced Tire
• Following the procedure and the
caution described above, raise the
vehicle and remove the compact
spare wheel reusing the supplied
wrench with adapter, suitably
extended.
• Fit the standard wheel with repaired
or replaced tire.
• Tighten the original bolts on the
wheel.
• Lower the vehicle and remove the
jack.
• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately
tightening diametrically opposite. WARNING!
Observe the tightening torque for the
bolts securing the wheels (72 ± 7 lbf·ft
/ 98 ± 10 Nm). Check the correct
tightening torque as soon possible
contacting an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
Once finished:
•
completely deflate
the compact
spare wheel by pressing on the valve
with the overhang of the valve cap;
• place the compact spare wheel and
tool container in the trunk;
• fix everything in place with the
locking knob;In an Emergency
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