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IN AN EMERGENCY 140 REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL 51) Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and remove the space-saver wheel. Versions with steel wheels Proceed as follows: make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose; For versions with hub caps fastened with bolts only : fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt by 2 threads into the hole closest to the inflation valve. Then fit the hub cap, aligning the crescent hole with the bolt already fitted, then fit the other bolts. For versions with hub caps without holes for wheel fastening studs only : fit the standard wheel and insert the fastening bolts without tightening them; using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening bolts; lower the car and remove the jack; use the wrench provided to fully tighten the bolts, passing alternately from one bolt to the opposite one. For versions with hub caps without holes for wheel fastening studs only: once the normal wheel has been fitted, insert the press-fit hub cap, aligning the slot with the inflation valve; place the inner part of the hub cap on the wheel rim; engage the hub cap by applying an axial force in several points as shown in fig. 164 to allow the correct coupling between hub cap and wheel. 164 F1D0815 Versions with alloy rims Proceed as follows: insert the wheel on the hub and use the spanner provided to tighten the bolts; lower the car and remove the jack; use the wrench provided to fully tighten the bolts, passing alternately from one bolt to the opposite one; reinsert the press-fitted hub cap, making sure that the reference hole on the wheel is aligned with the reference pin on the cap. cap may detach when the vehicle is running. At the end of the operation stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment provided in the luggage compartment; insert the jack and the other tools in the container; arrange the container and tools on the space-saver wheel; correctly reposition the luggage compartment mat. 148) The space-saver wheel (for versions/markets where provided) is specific to your car, do not use it on other models, nor use the space-saver wheel of other models on your car. The space-saver wheel must only be used in the event of an emergency. Never use it for more than strictly necessary and never exceed 80 km/h. On the space-saver wheel there is an orange sticker, summarising the main warnings regarding space-saver wheel usage restrictions. Never remove or cover the label. The label contains the following indications in four languages: "Warning! For temporary use |