- Fig. 1 Luggage compartment: Collapsible spare wheel
Applies to vehicles: with collapsible spare wheel
The collapsible spare wheel is only intended for temporary use over short distances. Have a normal wheel fitted by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Please note the following restrictions when using the collapsible spare wheel. The collapsible spare wheel is designed specifically for this model and must not be swapped with a collapsible spare wheel from a different vehicle type.
Removing the collapsible spare wheel
Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor panel.
If fitted, take out the storage well liner*.
Turn the centre plastic knob Fig. 1 anti-clockwise.
Remove the bass box* if necessary Link.
Take out the collapsible spare wheel.
Pump up the collapsible spare wheel Link prior to use.
Snow chains
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the collapsible spare wheel.
Should you have a puncture on one of the front wheels when using snow chains, fit the collapsible spare wheel on the axle which is unsuitable for snow chains Link. You can then attach the snow chains to the wheel you have just removed and use this wheel to replace the punctured wheel.
WARNING!
- The tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible after fitting the collapsible spare wheel – an incorrectly inflated tyre can increase the risk of accident.
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h when the collapsible spare wheel is fitted – higher speeds can cause an accident.
- Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering when the collapsible spare wheel is fitted – risk of accident!
- Never use more than one collapsible spare wheel on the vehicle at the same time – risk of accident!
- No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyres) may be fitted on the rim of the collapsible spare wheel.