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262 Vehicle care Stowing a damaged full size wheel in the load compartment The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the temporary spare wheel. A damaged full size wheel must be stowed in the load compartment and secured with a strap. 248. To secure the wheel: 1. Position the wheel outside up close to one sidewall of the load compartment. 2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on the appropriate side. 3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is fastened securely to the lashing eye. 4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in the illustration. 5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing eye. 6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle. If no strap is available, make sure to store the wheel securely in the load compartment. 9 Danger Always drive with folded up and engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel in the load compartment. |