Range Rover Evoque: Wheel changing safety
Before raising the vehicle or changing a wheel, ensure that you read and comply with the following warnings.
Always find a safe place to
stop, off
the highway and away from traffic.
Ensure that the vehicle and jack are
both on firm level ground.
Apply the parking brake. Engage Park
(P) on automatic vehicles, select 1st
or reverse gear on manual vehicles.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Ensure that the front wheels are in the
straight ahead position and engage
the steering lock.
Disconnect trailer/caravan from
vehicle.
Ensure that all passengers, and
animals, are out of the vehicle and in
a safe place away from the highway.
Place a warning triangle at a suitable
distance behind the vehicle, facing
towards oncoming traffic.
Never place anything between the jack
and the ground, or the jack and the
vehicle.
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle
unless the jack head is fully engaged
in the jacking point. Only jack the
vehicle using the approved jacking
points.
Take care when loosening the wheel
nuts. The wheel brace may slip off if
not properly attached and the wheel
nuts may give way suddenly. Either
unexpected movement, may cause an
injury.
Take care when lifting the spare wheel
and removing the punctured wheel.
The wheels are heavy and can cause
injuries if not handled correctly.
Do not start or run the engine while the
vehicle is supported only by a jack.
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Locking wheel nuts
Locking wheel nuts can be removed only by
using the special adapter provided in the tool
kit.
Note: When the vehicle is first supplied, the
adapter may be stored in the glove
compartment. It shou
Releasing locking wheel nuts
1. Insert the wheel nut adapter into the
locking wheel nut, ensuring that it is fully
engaged.
2. Locate the wheel brace over the adapter
and unscrew the wheel nut half a turn
counter clockwise.
Wheel changing
WARNING - THAT NO PERSON
SHOULD PLACE ANY PORTION OF
THEIR BODY UNDER A VEHICLE THAT
IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
Position the jack from the side of the
vehicle, in line with the appropriate
jacking
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Sand
This program should be used for
terrain which is predominantly soft
dry sand or deep gravel.
Note: If the vehicle is unable to gain traction in
extremely soft, dry sand, switching DSC off
may help. DSC should be switched on again as
soon as the difficulty is overcome.
If the sand to be cros
Occupant safety using seat belts
Occupant safety using seat belts
1. Putting on a seat belt:
Draw the belt out smoothly, ensure that the
belt height, the seat and your position on
the seat, are correct.
WARNING:
Seatbelts are designed
to bear upon the bony structure of
the body, and should be worn low
across the front
