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5.10 CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2) Switch on the hazard warn- ing lights. traffic on flat ground with a good level of grip. Engage the hand- brake and put into gear (first or re- verse). hicle and to keep away from traffic. If you have a puncture, re- place the wheel as soon as possible. tured should always be inspected (and repaired, where possible) by a specialist. Vehicles equipped with a jack and wheelbrace If necessary, remove the wheel trim, refer to the information on “Wheel trims - Wheels” in this Section. Undo the wheel bolts using wheelbrace 4. Fit it so that you press downwards rather than pulling upwards. Mark hole 1, which is the nearest to the wheel in question. The jack must be fitted in this location. Offer up jack 3 horizontally and position jack head 2 under the sill. align the base plate (which should be pushed slightly under the vehicle). Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts off the ground. the central hub and turn it to align the mounting holes in the wheel and the hub. If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road users of your vehicle’s presence with a warning triangle or with other devices as per the legislation apply- ing to the country you are in. 1 2 3 4 |