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Changing wheels
Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:
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Remove the space-saver spare tire,
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Prepare for tire change, page
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Jack up vehicle, page
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Mount space-saver spare tire, page
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Tighten lug bolts, page
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Drive with space-saver spare tire, page
Tire change set for a space-saver spare
tire*
In vehicles with the space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with the onboard vehicle tool kit
is located beneath the floor mat or flat load floor
in the cargo area.
1 Folding chock and cover for defective wheel
2 Vehicle jack
3 Wheel stud wrench
4 Extractor hook
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5 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
6 Torx insert bit for screwdriver
7 Towing eyelet
The onboard vehicle tool kit includes a pouch
with a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.
Removing the space-saver spare tire
The space-saver spare tire is located under the
tire change set in the cargo area.
1.
Fold up the floor mat.
2.
Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the
space-saver spare tire.
Driving with the space-saver spare tire
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may
occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking distances
and changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These properties are
more noticeable with winter tires.
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Only one space-saver spare tire may be
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to
avoid any safety risks.
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Check the tire inflation pressure at the ear-
liest opportunity and correct it if neces-
sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced.
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Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page
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Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
Only change the tire when parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
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