Operation Manual

Wheel changing
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LOCKING WHEEL NUTS
In some markets, vehicles fitted with alloy
wheels are equipped with a locking wheel nut
on each wheel. The locking wheel nut covers
are visually very similar to standard wheel
nuts but can be identified by a concave indent
on the surface. The locking wheel nut and
cover can only be removed using the special
tools provided, as follows:
• Push the extractor tool (1) firmly over the
stainless steel nut cover (2).
• Pull the extractor tool squarely away from
the wheel to remove the nut cover and
reveal the locking wheel nut (3).
• Fit the metal key socket (4) securely over
the locking wheel nut (3).
• Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the key
socket and unscrew the nut in the normal
way.
A code letter is stamped on the face of the key
socket. Ensure the code letter is entered in the
space provided on your Security Information
card - you will need to quote this letter if
replacement components are required. Keep
the card in a safe place away from the vehicle.
For security reasons, store the key socket and
extractor tool out of sight, in a secure place in
the vehicle.
NOTE: If the extractortool has been
inadvertentlypushed onto a standard wheel
nut, it can be removedONLY by first undoing
and removing the nut; slide the wheelnut
wrench down the centreof the extractor and
onto the wheel nut.