Spare wheel, unified with the other wheels of the car
The vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel with a tire of the same type, size and model as those installed on the other four wheels of the vehicle. This allows the spare wheel to be used both for replacing a damaged wheel and for periodic wheel rotation.
Small spare tire
The small wheel is intended for SHORT-TERM USE only in case of damage to the vehicle wheel. It is prohibited to use the small wheel for long-term travel over significant distances.
When using a small spare tire, the vehicle's handling stability will be impaired, so be especially careful when driving. To avoid damaging the small spare tire or the vehicle, take the following precautions.
- Do not exceed 80 km/h.
- Avoid driving over obstacles on the road. Also, do not drive into a mechanized car wash. Since the diameter of the small-sized wheel is smaller than the standard wheels, the ground clearance of the car will be reduced by approximately 10-25 mm.
- It is prohibited to install anti-skid chains on the spare wheel.
- It is prohibited to install a small spare tire on vehicles of other makes and models.
- No more than one small spare tire may be installed on a vehicle at a time.
Fig. 1.162. Removing the spare wheel (sedan cars)
To remove the spare tire (sedan vehicles), follow these steps: (fig. 1.162).
1. Remove the luggage compartment floor panel.
2. Turn the handle counterclockwise to loosen the locking screw.
Fig. 1.163. Removing the spare wheel (hatchback vehicles)
To remove the spare tire (hatchback vehicles), perform the following steps: (fig. 1.163).
1. Remove the floor mat and take out the floor panel, then remove the tray from the luggage compartment.
2. Use a wheel wrench to loosen the spare wheel mounting bolt (turning the bolt counterclockwise).
Putting the spare wheel in the stowed position is done in the reverse order.