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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
9. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before
10. Stow the jack and tools under the driver’s
seat.
11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as
possible. Correct the tire pressure, as
required.
12. When you place the spare tire back on the
winch or if you carry the tire in need of repair
on the winch, always check that the tire is
properly secured under the vehicle by
pushing on the stowed tire under the rear
fascia/bumper at the back of the vehicle. If
the tire has motion when pushed, use the
tools to re-tighten the winch until a loud
click is heard.
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels
For stowing a damaged tire on vehicles with
alloy wheels, remove the adapter bracket and
bolts from the storage bag in the glove
compartment and follow the steps below:
1. Take the adapter and fit the plastic spacer
between the spring and the flange of the
bracket (The adapter bracket is sold
separately through the dealer).
Adapter/Spacer
2. The plastic fin must be directed downwards
and perfectly coincide with the flange cut
part; fit the bracket in the adapter, fold the
bracket up and secure it to the adapter with
the fastening knob.
Adapter/Bracket
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
1 — Adapter
2 — Plastic Spacer
1 — Adapter
2 — Fastening Knob
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