Jacking with standard and rolling jacks, wheel replacement
The standard jack is intended only for short-term lifting of the car when changing a wheel; before performing any work under the vehicle, it is necessary to install it on special props.
1. Park the vehicle on a level, level surface, if possible paved.
2. Set the parking brake and set the AT selector lever to position «P» (on models with AT) or engage first or reverse gear (on models with manual transmission).
3. If necessary, turn on the hazard warning lights and set the warning triangle.
4. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be replaced.
When performing the procedure on a slope, place shoes under both wheels of a working axle on the side of the descent.
5. Get the jack, wrench and spare tire ready. With the appropriate configuration, remove the protective cap of the disc, then give one turn the bolts of the failed wheel. If necessary, unlock the bolts with locks in the head, to do this, remove the protective cap from the head, insert the key parallel to the oval recess and turn it a quarter of a turn. Place the head of the jack under the appropriate point under the threshold beam - make sure that the jack is located strictly vertically, and its heel rests on the ground with its entire surface, - in case of loose soil, place a suitable lining under the heel (in winter it is useful to have a piece of a wide board in the car).
Jacking points and installation of safety supports
6. Also make sure that the head of the jack enters the rectangular recess on the bottom of the car.
Regardless of the presence of a slope, the jack must always occupy a strictly vertical position!
7. Using the jack handle, raise the vehicle until the damaged wheel is completely off the ground.
8. Loosen the wheel bolts completely and replace the wheel.
9. Check the inflation pressure of the installed wheel, correct if necessary (see Specifications to Chapter Controls and methods of operation).
10. Put the removed wheel and tool back into place.
11. Finally, tighten the wheel nuts evenly in several passes diagonally to a torque of approx 100 Nm.
Car hanging
In no case is it allowed to lean the car on the power unit, front and rear suspensions, because. in this case, these structures can be seriously damaged.
Use a four-legged platform or hoist with jacking points to jack up the vehicle.
Jacking points and installation of safety supports
Transportation of the emergency vehicle
Transportation on a tow truck platform
It is most reasonable to transport an emergency car on a tow truck. Such transportation can be carried out:
- By the method of full loading of a faulty vehicle onto a tow truck platform;
- Partial loading method (one axle on a hanging shelf of a tow truck, and the other either on a special trolley or on the ground).
Preparing for towing
Removable towline eyelets screw into holes located under the plugs on the right side of each bumper. It is convenient to use a wheel nut wrench to screw in the lugs.
Before towing with an emergency vehicle, turn on the ignition, put the transmission in neutral and release the parking brake.
It is most reasonable to tow on a rigid hitch. When towing on a flexible hitch, use only a specially designed elastic cable for this purpose.
Before driving, the drivers of both vehicles (towing and towed) the itinerary must be agreed upon.
Towing to start the engine
Try starting the engine with the auxiliary battery first (see below). Starting the engine of models with AT by towing or pushing is not possible, and on models with manual transmission, this can damage the catalytic converter - the towing distance in order to start the engine should not exceed 50 m.
1. Engage 2nd or 3rd gear, depress the clutch pedal and, while holding it, turn on the ignition.
2. When both vehicles are moving, slowly engage the clutch (release the pedal).
3. As soon as the engine starts, depress the clutch pedal and shift out of gear so as not to collide with the towing vehicle.
Emergency vehicle towing
Towing a car without oil in the transmission, as well as in the event of a malfunction of the AT, is not allowed without taking the drive wheels off the ground.
The driver of the towing vehicle should try to move as evenly as possible, releasing the clutch smoothly when changing gears and especially when pulling away.
When driving a towed vehicle, make sure that during the movement the cable remains taut at all times, try to avoid sudden jerks and collisions with a loose cable.
Remember that when the engine is off, the vehicle's braking performance is noticeably reduced due to the fact that the vacuum brake booster ceases to function. In this case, the service brake pedal should be depressed with a noticeably greater force than usual; when maneuvering, more effort will also have to be applied to the steering wheel, because. power steering will also not function.
Movement should be carried out along the shortest route. A faulty car with AT is allowed to be towed at a speed of no more than 70 km / h and for a distance of no more than 150 km. Observe traffic rules, avoid sudden braking, acceleration and excessive maneuvering. Be aware that when towing your vehicle on the edge of a dirt road, there is always a risk of drifting to the side of the road.
Before towing a defective vehicle with AT, check the transmission fluid level (see chapter Vehicle settings and routine maintenance), - if the ATF level is insufficient, you should correct it, or tow the car only with the drive wheels off the ground.