Spare wheel
If you get a punctured tyre, a spare wheel1 can be temporarily used until the original wheel can be replaced or repaired.
The spare wheel is only designed for temporary use. You should replace the spare wheel with an ordinary wheel as soon as possible.
Your spare wheel can be stored in the spare wheel well under the boot floor.
Important
Do not attempt to unscrew the lower part of the retaining screw that is attached to the car body. There is a risk it may break.
If the lower attachment of the screw does loosen from the body underneath the spare wheel, refit it in the hole and turn the screw clockwise to reattach it.
Warning
Removing the spare wheel
The spare wheel is secured in the spare wheel well using a retaining screw. When you take the spare wheel out, remove the screw to help prevent injury when the flat tyre is replaced.
Before driving with a spare wheel
- Only use a spare wheel that your car is approved for.
- Never drive your car with more than one spare wheel fitted.
- Snow chains cannot be used if the spare wheel is fitted on the front axle.
- The spare wheel should never be repaired.
- On all-wheel drive cars, the drive on the rear axle can be disengaged.
- Make sure to follow the spare wheel manufacturer’s recommendations regarding tyre pressure.
Driving with a spare wheel
- Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) when a spare wheel is fitted to your car.
- Your car's driving characteristics may be affected by using a spare wheel. It is important to replace the spare wheel with an original wheel as soon as possible.
Important
The spare wheel is smaller than your car's original wheels. This will affect the car's ground clearance. Pay attention to high kerbs and do not wash your car in an automatic car wash.
Note
While a spare wheel is used, the tyre pressure monitoring system might not work correctly.