251Self-helpNotes on directional tyres 3Directional tyres only provide maximumperformance when they are mounted in thecorrect direction of rotation. If the tyres orspare wheel must be mounted opposingthe specified direction of rotation (e.g.after changing a flat tyre), observe thefollowing:z Vehicle handling may change. Have thedefective tyre replaced as soon aspossible, and have the wheel balancedand mounted on the vehicle.z Do not drive faster than 50 mph(80 km/h).z Be especially careful when driving in rainand snow.Further information on directional tyres –see page 226.Picture no: 17241t.tifJack £ 3 and vehicle tools 3The jack and the vehicle tools have beenspecially developed for your vehicle andmust only be used on that vehicle. Only usejack for changing wheels.Vehicles with spare wheel 3: the jack andvehicle tools are stowed in a compartmentin the luggage compartment beneath thespare wheel. Remove the spare wheel -see page 249.Vehicles with tyre repair kit 3: the vehicletools are stowed together with the tyrerepair kit in a compartment beneath thefloor cover in the luggage compartment.Picture no: 17242t.tifAfter use, stow away the jack and tools inthe compartment as shown in illustration.Astra TwinTop: the tools for emergencyoperation of the convertible hardtop arestowed in the glove compartment.
