176 Vehicle careRear arm position of the liftingplatform centrically under the recessof the sill.Front arm position of the liftingplatform at the underbody.Spare wheelSome vehicles are equipped witha tyre repair kit instead of a sparewheel.The spare wheel can be classified asa temporary spare wheel dependingon the size compared to the othermounted wheels and countryregulations.The spare wheel has a steel rim.The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or incombination with winter tyres couldaffect driveability. Have the defectivetyre replaced as soon as possible.The spare wheel is located in the loadcompartment beneath the floorcovering. It is secured with a wing nut.The spare wheel well is not designedfor all permissible tyre sizes. Ifa wheel wider than the spare wheelhas to be stowed in the loadcompartment after having changedwheels, it needs to be secured witha strap. Vehicle tools 3 166Temporary spare wheelThe use of the temporary spare wheelcould affect driveability. Have thedefective tyre renewed or repaired assoon as possible.Only mount one temporary sparewheel. Do not drive faster than50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do notuse for a long period of time.Tyre chains 3 170.Stowing a damaged wheelA damaged wheel must be stowed inthe load compartment and securedwith a strap. Tools 3 1661. Position the wheel close to oneside wall of the load compartment.
