Operation Manual

Self-help 167
Notes on tempor ary spa re wheel
z Using a temporary spare wheel may
change the driving behaviour of the
vehicle, particularly if using winter
ty res 3. Replace defective tyre as quickly
as possible, balance wheel and fit to
vehicle.
z Fit only one temporary spare wheel.
z Do not d riv e faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
z Ta ke c urv es slowly .
z Do not use the tem porary spare wheel
for a lengthy period.
z Replace tem pora ry spare wheel with full
specification wheel without delay.
z Whe n temp orary spare wheel is fitted, do
not take the vehicle through an
automatic car wash with guide rails. The
temporary spare wheel may get caught
on the rails, causing damage to the tyre,
wheel and other vehicle parts.
z Tyre chains are not permitted on the
temporary spare wheel.
If tyre cha ins are necessary after a front
wheel puncture, fit the temporary spare
wheel to the rear and a rea r wheel to the
front. Check tyre pressure and adjust if
necessary - see page 207.
z Follow the temporary spare wheel
instruc tions on pages 152, 170, 206.
Notes on directional tyres 3
Tyres with a prescribed rotating direction
can only achieve their maximum
performance if they are fitted in the
prescribed rotating direction. If a tyre or
spare wheel is fitted that is rotating in the
wrong direction due to a puncture, the
following must be noted:
z Th e handling of th e ve hicle may be
different. Replace defective tyres as soon
as possible, have wheel bala nced and
fitted to the vehicle.
z Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
z Drive particularly carefully on wet and
snow-covered road surfaces.
For more information on tyres with a
prescribed rotating d ire ction –
see p age 149.
Wheel changing
In order to reduce the chance of possible
injuries, make the following preparations
and note the procedure:
z Park on a level, firm and non-slippery
surface .
z Switch on hazard warning lights and
apply handbra ke. Engage 1st gear or
reverse (automatic transmission 3 in P).
z Correctly set up warning triangle 3.
z Ensure all vehicle p assengers are out of
the vehicle, and clear of the vehicle and
other traffic.
z Take the spare wheel from under the
luggage compartment floor cover -
see previous page.
z Before ra ising the vehicle, turn front
wheels to straight-ahead position.