08 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
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7. If there is a wheel in the bag, strap the
bag securely in place in the cargo area.
WARNING
•
If there is a wheel in the bag, the bag
must be securely restrained using its
straps and the load anchoring eyelets in
the cargo area. Carefully follow the
instructions on page 336
•
If the wheel with the punctured tire is
too big to fit in the bag, it should be
securely restrained in the cargo area
using suitable straps, a net for anchor-
ing cargo, etc.
Changing a wheel
1. Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in P.
2. Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the tow-
ing eyelet and the wheel cover removal
tool* stowed under the floor of the cargo
area.
3. Remove the wheel cover (where applica-
ble) using the removal tool or remove the
wheel cover by hand.
4. Block the wheels that are on the ground
with wooden blocks or large stones.
Lug wrench and towing eyelet
5. Screw the towing eyelet into the lug
wrench as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet must be screwed into
the lug wrench as far as possible.
6. With the vehicle still on the ground, use
the lug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen
the wheel nuts ½ – 1 turn by exerting
downward (counterclockwise) pressure.
