Operation Manual

Wheels and tyres
15
170 Caravan - 14-09 - EN
15.5 Changing wheels
15.5.1 General instructions
The spare wheel is in the drawbar box. Use a commercial scissors-type jack to
change the wheel.
15.5.2 Tightening torque
X The vehicle must be on level, firm ground, secure from slipping.
X Before jacking up the vehicle firmly apply the handbrake.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the opposite wheel with
the wheel chocks.
X Under no circumstances jack the vehicle with the fitted steady legs.
X Position the vehicle jack underneath the axle, not under any circumstances
on the bodywork.
X Never overload the vehicle jack. The maximum permissible load is specified
on the vehicle jack's identification plate.
X Use the jack only to lift the vehicle briefly while changing the tyre.
X Persons may not lie under a vehicle that is jacked up.
X If alloy wheels rims are in use and a steel spare wheel is mounted after a
puncture: Do not drive any further than necessary (car dealer, car workshop,
tyre dealer). Only drive at a suitable speed. The different wheels affect driving
handling.
Z Do not damage the thread of the thread bolts when changing the wheel.
Z Tighten the wheel nuts or wheel bolts cross-wise (Fig. 164).
Z When changing wheels (e.g. light metal wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres),
use the correct wheel bolts of the correct length and shape. The firm seating of
the wheels and the function of the braking system depend on this.
Z Wheel rims and tyres not permitted for use with the vehicle can jeopardise road
safety.
Z Protect the vehicle according to national regulations, e.g. with a hazard warning
triangle.
Z Before changing the wheel, check the wheel rim and tyre size, the max. tyre load
and the speed index on the tyres. Only use the wheel rim and tyre sizes stated
in the vehicle documents.
Wheel rim Tightening torque
Steel wheel rim 90 Nm
Alloy wheel rim 110 Nm