If and when

After changing a wheel

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
  • Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage compartment.
  • Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment.
  • The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench.
  • The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.

In vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring display, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .

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