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Puncture, emergency spare wheel

WARNING
If the spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
WARNING
Do not touch the exhaust system.
Risk of burns.

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure loss warning system

In the event of under-inflation (punctures, flat tyre, etc.), the warning light appears on the instrument panel TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING
On equipped vehicles, the emergency spare wheel is located underneath the chassis.
Tip
In some cases (rear puncture, vehicle loaded with towing equipment, etc.), it may be necessary to raise the vehicle (using the lifting point nearest the wheel concerned) to allow access to the emergency spare wheel CHANGING A WHEEL.

To remove the emergency spare wheel

  • Into location 1 or 4, insert the end of the extended unlocking key 3 (depending on the vehicle) the hexagonal extension piece 5 and the wheelbrace 6 (the use of other tools could damage the mechanism);
  • lower the emergency spare wheel as far as possible;
  • unclip the component 2 from the wheel rim;
  • pass the component 2 through the wheel rim (as indicated in A) to release the wheel.

To fit a wheel

Proceed in the reverse order:
  • place the wheel flat underneath the vehicle. The valve7must be facing you. Risk of losing the wheel if the correct direction for refitting the wheel is not observed;
WARNING
Place the punctured wheel flat on the ground. The valve7must be facing you.
Risk of losing the wheel.
  • pass the cable and component 2 through the wheel rim;
  • centre the component 2 in the middle of the wheel and clip it to the wheel rim;
  • lift the retaining cable up as far as it will go and check the wheel is completely secure.
Note: do not place a punctured wheel with aluminium wheel rims in the emergency spare wheel winch. Ensure the winch is refitted correctly.