❒
warn anybody nearby that the car is
about to be lifted. They must stay
clear and not touch the car until it is
back on the ground;
❒
fit the handle
H
into the device
I
of
the jack and lift the car until the
wheel to be changed is several
centimetres off the ground. When
turning the handle, make sure that it
rotates freely, without risking to
injure your hand by rubbing it against
the ground. Even the moving
components of the jack (screws and
joints) can cause injuries; do not
touch them. If you become fouled
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
❒
make sure the rest surfaces between
small spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
ST
AR
TING AND
DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒
position the jack near the wheel to
be replaced at a distance of
approximately 250 mm (9.8 inches)
from the edge of the front wheel
arch if a front wheel is to be
replaced, or at a distance of 170 mm
(6.7 inches) from the edge of the rear
wheelarch if a rear wheel is to be
replaced (as shown in the figure);
❒
make sure that the groove
F-fig. 6
of
the jack is well in contact with the
tab
G
of the side member;
fig. 6
KA00065m
250 mm
(9,8 inches)
170 mm
(6,7
inches)
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