Changing a wheel – accessing the spare wheel
The following procedure explains how to access the spare wheel (where applicable).
- Release the bag's retaining straps.
- Lift the bag out of the vehicle and remove the spare wheel from the bag.
- Fold up the floor hatch in the cargo area.
- After changing wheels, return the jack and tools to the foam block and close the floor hatch.
- If possible, place the wheel with the punctured tire in the bag.
- If there is a wheel in the bag, strap the bag securely in place in the cargo area.
Warning
- If there is a wheel in the bag, the bag must be securely restrained using its straps and the load anchoring eyelets in the cargo area. See Changing a wheel – spare wheel and carefully follow the instructions.
- If the wheel with the punctured tire is too big to fit in the bag, it should be securely restrained in the cargo area using suitable straps, a net for anchoring cargo, etc.