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Puncture, emergency spare wheel

In case of puncture

Depending on the vehicle, either an emergency spare wheel or a tyre inflation kit is provided TYRE INFLATION KIT.
Tip
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure loss warning system
In the event of under-inflation (punctures, under-inflation, etc.), the warning light appears on the instrument panel TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING, TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.
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.

Emergency spare wheel 2

This is stored in cradle 4 underneath the floor at the rear of the vehicle.
To access the emergency spare wheel
  • Open the luggage compartment door;
  • loosen the nut using the wheelbrace 1TOOLS;
  • unhook the cradle, taking it by the handle 3;
  • release the emergency spare wheel.
WARNING
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 applying to the country you are in.
WARNING
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking. After use, make sure the tools are correctly positioned in their mountings: failure to do so presents a risk of injury.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, you must use these bolts only for the emergency spare wheel.
WARNING
For your safety, the use of a jack not recommended by the manufacturer is strictly prohibited.
The jack is specific to the vehicle and used to change the wheels.
Under no circumstances should it be used:
  • on another vehicle;
  • to carry out a repair;
  • to access the underside of the vehicle.
Risk of injury.
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
To store the wheel in the cage
  • Make sure to reposition the wheel 2 correctly in the cradle, with the valve facing downwards;
  • place the wheel as far to the right as possible and at the bottom of the cradle 4 (movement A);
  • ensure that the handle 3 located on the left-hand side is raised and mobile;
  • refit the cradle 4 by holding the handle 3 using your left hand, keeping the wheel 2 at the bottom of the cradle using your right hand;
  • attach the handle 3 by moving it slightly to the left, if necessary, to find the hook 5;
  • tighten the nut using the wheelbrace 1 to refit and lock the assembly;
  • Check that it is correctly locked in place.

Warnings

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.
Vehicle equipped with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the other four wheels:
  • Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
  • The punctured wheel is wider than the emergency spare wheel, so the height of the vehicle ground clearance is reduced.
  • Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identical to the original one.
  • When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.
  • Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cornering.
  • If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle and check the tyre pressure.