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Removing a wheel
F Depending on equipment, clip the tool 4 to the finisher cap on each wheel bolt with
alloy wheels to remove them.
F
D
epending on equipment, slacken the
security bolt using the socket 3 fitted to the
wheelbrace 6 .
F
S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 6 .
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an electronic gearbox, place the
lever in position R to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
lever in position P to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control come on.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand. F
P
osition the foot of the jack 8 on the
ground and ensure that it is directly below
one of the front A or rear B jacking points
provided on the underbody, whichever is
closest to the wheel to be changed.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 6 by pulling at the valve
cut-out.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim by placing its cut-out at the
valve, and press round its edge with the
palm of your hand.
Practical information
