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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 266 276 9650305 position the jack under the car, near the wheel to be changed fig. 277 insert the key (3) fig. 277 on the hexagon (1) hexagon of the jack (2) and turn it clockwise until the jack bracket is firmly seated in the lifting area of the lift the car until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground 277 9650306 remove the fixing bolts and the tyre (for versions equipped with a hubcap, take it off after having loosened the 4 fixing bolts that attach it and then unscrew the last fixing bolt and remove the tyre) remove the key from the jack and insert the locating pin (where provided) in the hub cap (in the case of alloy wheel rims) to facilitate fitting of the space- saver wheel make sure the contact surfaces between space-saver wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose fit the space-saver wheel tightening them if used, remove the alignment pin the car after removing the jack, be sure to reapply the cover (1) fig. 276 tighten the fixing bolts, alternating from one fixing bolt to the opposite one, according to the numerical case of any doubts regarding the bolts tightening torque, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership replace the jack, tools and wedge in the tool box, ensuring they are properly secured, and place the flat tyre in the boot, locking it in place 278 F1B0225C WARNINGS pay close attention to passing vehicles If you must intervene either in or near the carriageway pay particular attention when using the wrench to remove the wheel fastening bolts: it may have sharp edges raising the car any more than necessary may lower its stability. The jack may slip and injure those nearby. Do not lift the car above the height required for lifting the wheel off the ground tyres with unidirectional tread can be recognised by arrows on the side of the tyre which indicate the direction of rotation. It is compulsory to comply with this direction. Only in this way can the tyres maintain their characteristics in terms of grip, noise, resistance to wear and drainage on wet surfaces if, after a puncture, it is necessary to fit such a tyre the wrong way round, it will be necessary to continue driving with |