Changing a wheel – spare wheel

Updated 2023-06-08

Wheel changes should always be carried out correctly.

Spare tire

A spare tire can be purchased for your vehicle as an accessory. Follow the instructions included with the spare tire regarding use and stowing in the vehicle. See also Changing a wheel – removing wheel for additional information.

Spare wheel

The following instructions only apply if you have purchased a temporary spare wheel* for your vehicle.

If there is no temporary spare wheel in your vehicle, please see Tire sealing system * – general information for instructions on using the tire sealing system.

The accessory temporary spare wheel is provided in a bag that must be securely strapped in place in the trunk while the vehicle is being driven.

The spare wheel is only intended for temporary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as possible. The vehicle's handling may be altered by the use of the spare wheel. The correct tire pressure is stated in the tire pressure table, see the tire inflation decal on the driver's door opening.

P3-1120-S60 USA spare tire supplement illustration 1

Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in toward the rear seat. Secure the stitched strap hooks in the loading eyelets. Secure the long strap in one of the loading eyelets, wrap the strap around the spare wheel and through the lower handle. Secure the short strap on the long strap. Secure in the other loading eyelet and tighten.

Warning

Current legislation prohibits the use of the “Temporary Spare” tire other than as a temporary replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be affected with the “Temporary Spare” in use.

Important

The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel.