2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Wheel Changing
WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
If in any doubt regarding the ability to carry out the instructions, or comply with warnings, seek assistance.
Always find a safe place to stop, off the highway and away from traffic. Switch on the hazard warning lights to alert all traffic of the obstruction. Apply the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and engage Park (P). Switch the engine off and remove the smart key from the vehicle.
If available, place a warning triangle at a suitable distance behind the vehicle, facing toward oncoming traffic.
Different countries have different traffic laws. Carrying and/or using warning triangles may be required by law when stopping at the side of a highway. The driver is responsible for staying informed about road regulations, and for complying with local traffic laws.
In an emergency or a breakdown situation, wear a reflective jacket if stopped at the side of the road and working around the vehicle.
Different countries have different traffic laws. Carrying and/or wearing reflective jackets may be required by law. The driver is responsible for staying informed about road regulations, and for complying with local traffic laws.
Make sure that all passengers, and animals, are out of the vehicle and in a safe place, away from the highway.
Make sure that the vehicle and jack are both on firm, level ground. Do not jack the vehicle if it is over a metal grating or manhole cover.
Make sure that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage the steering lock.
Always use the complete jacking lever assembly throughout the wheel-changing process, to minimize any chance of accidental injury. Position the jack from the side of the vehicle, in line with the appropriate jacking point. Never place anything between the jack and the ground, or between 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.
WARNING – THAT NO PERSON SHOULD PLACE ANY PORTION OF THEIR BODY UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
The jack is designed for wheel changing only. Never work beneath the vehicle with the jack as the only means of support. Always use correctly-rated vehicle support stands, before putting any part of the body beneath the vehicle.
Do not make any alterations or modifications to the jack.
When jacking the vehicle, make sure that all precautions are taken to prevent vehicle movement. As an additional precaution, it is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle are choked.
When one rear wheel is lifted off the ground, the transmission Park (P) position does not prevent the vehicle from moving. The vehicle can potentially slip off the jack, as the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) operates only on the rear wheels. Use a wheel chock when jacking the vehicle.
Always check the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. Check the front of a front wheel or the rear of a rear wheel.
If jacking the vehicle on a slight slope is unavoidable, place the chocks on the downhill side of the two opposite wheels. Two chocks must be used if this is the case.
Take care when loosening the lug nuts. The lug wrench may slip off if not properly attached, and the lug nuts may give way suddenly. Either unexpected movement may cause an injury.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is supported only by a jack.
Remove the spare wheel before jacking the vehicle, to avoid destabilizing the vehicle when raised. Take care when lifting the spare wheel and removing the punctured wheel. The wheels are heavy and can cause injuries if not handled correctly.
After wheel changing, always secure the tools, jack, and the replaced wheel in the correct storage positions. Such objects, if not properly stored, can become propelled objects in a crash or rollover.
TOOL KIT
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before using the tool kit. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Lift the loadspace floor to access the temporary-use spare wheel and tool kit.
The temporary-use spare wheel and tool kit contains the following:
- Temporary-use spare wheel’s locking ring.
- Temporary-use spare wheel’s securing bolt.
- Locking lug nut adapter.
- Tool kit securing bolt.
- Jack. Observe the instructions printed on the jack.
- Lug wrench.
Secure the spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position using the securing bolt. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death.
The 7-seat vehicles are available either with a temporary-use spare wheel and tool kit or a tire repair system.
Lift the loadspace floor to access the tool kit.
The tool kit contains the following:
- Rear bumper cover removal tool.
- Tire repair system compressor.
- Jack. Observe the instructions printed on the jack.
- Locking lug nut adapter.
- Lug wrench.
- Winch handle
- Tire repair system sealant bottle.
Tool types and positions may vary from the illustration.
Examine the jack occasionally. Clean and grease the moving parts, particularly the screw thread, to prevent corrosion.
Take careful note of the storage position for each tool, as it is important to return the tools to their correct position after use.
REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before removing the spare wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Do not store the wheel while the vehicle is raised on the jack.
Always secure the temporary-use spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position using the securing bolt.
To remove the spare wheel:
- Lift the loadspace floor to access the temporary-use spare wheel.
- Turn the temporary-use spare wheel locking ring counter-clockwise to gain access to the securing bolt.
- Turn the securing bolt counter-clockwise until it comes free.
- Remove the temporary-use spare wheel.
The wheels are extremely heavy. Always take care when operating the spare wheel winch while removing or storing the temporary-use spare wheel and the road wheel.
When tensioning the winch cable by hand, take care not to trap any fingers.
It is recommended that the road wheel is always stored underneath the vehicle following a puncture.
Always store a road wheel, and the temporary-use spare wheel, with the outer face of the wheel facing upward.
Do not operate the winch, retracting or extracting the cable, without pre-tensioning the cable while it is in motion. Doing so may cause damage to the winch. Pre-tensioning can be achieved, either with the weight of a temporary-use spare wheel, or a road wheel or by maintaining tension by hand.
Do not use power tools to lower the temporary-use spare wheel. Doing so may damage the winch mechanism.
The temporary-use spare wheel is located underneath the rear of the vehicle. The winch to lower the temporary-use spare wheel is located in the loadspace, below the tool kit.
Before lowering the temporary-use spare wheel, remove the rear bumper cover.
To remove the rear bumper cover:
- Using the special tool located in the tool kit, remove the two fixings and store them in a safe place. See TOOL KIT.
- Remove the rear bumper cover, easing it off the four securing clips.
The rear bumper cover cannot be refitted after the full-size wheel is stored under the vehicle. Store the rear bumper cover in the loadspace.
To remove the spare wheel:
- Remove the jack to allow access to the temporary-use spare wheel winch.
- Fit the winch handle to the temporary-use spare wheel winch. Rotate counterclockwise to lower the spare wheel.
NOTES
To avoid damage to the side trim and third-row seats, if raised, slide the winch handle through the tube to shorten the handle.
- Rotate the winch handle until the temporary-use spare wheel is on the ground and the winch cable is slack.
NOTES
Do not attempt to turn the winch beyond the physical stop.
To release the wheel from the winch:
- Lift the temporary-use spare wheel.
- Release the winch cable.
- Pass the cable through the center of the wheel, as shown.
To store the removed road wheel:
- Remove the center cap from the road wheel. Store the center cap in a safe place.
- Position the road wheel underneath the rear of the vehicle, with the outer face of the road wheel facing upward.
- Pass the winch cable through the center of the wheel.
- Start to turn the winch handle clockwise to take the slack out of the cable. Make sure the cable end is located correctly before continuing to raise the wheel.
- Continue to rotate the winch handle until the road wheel is in the stored position.
- Remove the winch handle. Store all of the tools and the jack in the tool kit.
The bumper cover cannot be refitted to the vehicle with a stored full-sized wheel stored under the vehicle.
Fit the winch handle to the winch. Rotate the handle counter-clockwise to lower the mechanism, When the winch is operated without a tire fitted, pull on the end of the cable to allow the mechanism to lower.
If the winch feels tight or locks up, stop winding and wind backward, at least one full turn. If this fails to free the winch mechanism, do not continue, as damage may be caused to the winch.
When the temporary-use spare wheel is stored underneath the vehicle, refit the bumper cover as follows:
- Locate the four securing clips on the cover into the slots in the rear bumper.
- Locate the two fixing points on the underside of the cover to the bumper.
- Fasten the cover to the bumper using the fixings.
- Tighten the fixings with the special tool.
IMPORTANT – USE OF SPARE TIRE
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Adhere to the instructions on the temporary-use spare wheel’s warning label, affixed to the wheel. Failure to do so may cause vehicle instability and/or tire failure.
Where fitted, the temporary-use spare wheel is for temporary use only.
Drive with caution while the temporary-use spare wheel is fitted.
Make sure that an original size wheel and tire are fitted as soon as possible.
Do not fit more than one temporary-use spare wheel at any one time.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) while the temporary-use spare wheel is fitted.
The temporary-use spare wheel must be inflated to 60 psi (4.2 bar, 420 kPa) and cannot be repaired.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) must be switched on while the temporary-use spare wheel is in use.
Traction devices, such as snow chains, cannot be used with a temporary-use spare wheel.
Before removing the spare wheel, take note of its storage position. The wheel to be changed must be correctly stored and secured in its place.
USING WHEEL CHOCKS
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before using wheel chocks. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Wheel chocks are a useful addition to a vehicle’s tool kit. If required, a wheel chock can be stored with the vehicle’s tool kit. See TOOL KIT.
LOCKING LUG NUTS
When the vehicle is first supplied, the lug nut adapter may be stored in the glove box. If this is the case, the lug nut adapter must be moved to its correct storage position, as soon as possible. See TOOL KIT.
Not all vehicles have locking lug nuts as standard parts.
The locking lug nut adapter must be correctly aligned and fully fitted to the locking lug nut before usage. Incorrect fitment can result in permanent damage to the locking lug nut adapter.
Do not use air tools or power tools to remove or refit the locking lug nut. Doing so may damage the locking lug nut or the adapter.
Locking lug nut.
Locking lug nuts can be removed and fitted using only the special adapter provided. See TOOL KIT.
To release the locking lug nut:
- Fit the locking lug nut adapter onto the locking lug nut. Make sure that the locking lug nut adapter fully engages.
CAUTION
If the locking lug nut adapter is forced onto the locking lug nut, the adapter may be damaged beyond repair.
- Locate the lug wrench over the locking lug nut adapter. Unscrew the lug nut by half a turn counter-clockwise.
- After raising the vehicle on the jack, remove the locking lug nut.
Should a replacement locking lug nut adapter be required, consult an authorized retailer. It is advised to make a note of the locking lug nut adapter code number to allow a replacement to be sourced if ever required. Depending upon the specification of the locking lug nut adapter, the code may be stamped on the locking lug nut adapter or supplied on a separate card.
| Locking lug nut adapter code number |
WHEEL CHANGING
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before changing a wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Disconnect any trailer or caravan from the vehicle.
The standard vehicle jacking points should be used to raise the vehicle. Do not raise the vehicle by jacking under the fixed side steps, or side tubes.
Only jack the vehicle using the jacking points described, or damage to the vehicle could occur.
Before raising the vehicle:
- Remove the required tools from the vehicle. See TOOL KIT.
- Remove the spare wheel. See REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL.
- Correctly position the wheel chocks. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
To change a wheel:
- Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts of the wheel to be replaced. Turn half a turn counter-clockwise.
- Locate the jack under the relevant jacking point.
CAUTION
Do not allow the jack to contact the sill at any other point, as damage may result.
- Unfold the handle from the stored position on the jack. Fit the lug wrench to the end of the cranking handle.
- Rotate the handle clockwise to raise the jack, until the jack pin locates at the jacking point.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground.
WARNING
Avoid rapid, jerky actions. Rapid, jerky actions may cause the vehicle and jack to become unstable, which may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
- Remove the lug nuts. Place the lug nuts together where they cannot roll away.
- Remove the wheel and place it on one side.
CAUTION
Do not lay the wheel on its face, as this may damage the finish.
- Fit the spare wheel to the hub.
- Refit the lug nuts. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. Make sure the wheel is making contact with the hub evenly.
- Make sure the area under the vehicle is clear of obstructions. Lower the vehicle slowly and smoothly.
- With all of the wheels on the ground and the jack removed, fully tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts, in the sequence shown in the illustration, to the correct torque of 98 lb. ft (133 Nm).
- If it is not possible to torque the wheel nuts when a wheel is replaced, set it to the correct torque as soon as possible.
- If an alloy spare wheel is to be fitted, use a suitable blunt tool to knock the center cap out of the removed wheel. Use hand pressure only to press the center cap into the newly fitted spare.
- Check and adjust the tire pressure as soon as possible.
VEHICLES WITH FIXED SIDE STEPS, OR SIDE TUBES:
If the vehicle is fitted with fixed side steps, or side tubes, the standard vehicle jacking points are obscured.
Do not jack the vehicle under the fixed side steps, or the side tubes. Doing so could result in injury or death. To raise the vehicle, use the jacking points located on the front and rear of the fixed side steps, or the side tubes.