Do not drive with tyres that have too little tread
depth. This significantly reduces traction on wet
roads (aquaplaning).
On vehicles with the same front and rear wheel
size, you can interchange the wheels every
5,000 to 10,000 km, depending on the wear.
Ensure the direction of rotation is maintained for
the wheels.
When storing wheels, observe the following notes:
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After removing wheels, store them in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place.
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Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease
or fuel.
Overview of the tyre-change tool kit
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi-
cles are not equipped with a tyre-change tool kit.
For more information on which tyre-changing
tools are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
You require the following tools, forexample, to
change a wheel:
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Jack
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Chock
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Wheel wrench
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Centring pin
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The jack weighs approximately 3.4 kg.
The maximum load capacity of the jack can
be found on the sticker affixed to the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The tyre-change tool kit is located in tool bag
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in the load compartment.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the tool
bag may be located in other positions in the
load compartment.
The tool bag contains:
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Jack
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Gloves
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Wheel wrench
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Centring pin
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Folding chock
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Ratchet for jack
Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change
Requirements:
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The vehicle is not on a slope.
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Summary of Contents for EQA 2022
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