2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR 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.
NOTES
If in any doubt regarding the ability to carry out the instructions, or comply with warnings, seek assistance.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
If available, place a warning triangle at a suitable distance behind the vehicle, facing toward oncoming traffic.
NOTES
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.
WARNING
In an emergency or a breakdown situation, wear a reflective jacket if stopped at the side of the road and working around the vehicle.
NOTES
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.
WARNING
- 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.
- 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 chocked.
- 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 chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. Chock 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
WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before using the tool kit. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
The tool kit is located under the loadspace floor panel.
The tool kit consists of the following:
- Locking lug nut adapter.
- Jack handle.
- Lug wrench.
- Jack assembly: Observe the instructions printed on the jack.
NOTES
Tool types and positions may vary from the illustration.
NOTES
Examine the jack occasionally. Clean and grease the moving parts, particularly the screw thread, to prevent corrosion.
NOTES
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.
WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before removing the spare wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
WARNING
Do not store the wheel while the vehicle is raised on the jack.
WARNING
Always secure the spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position, using the securing bolt.
NOTES
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.
The spare wheel is located under the loadspace floor panel.
To remove the spare wheel:
- Continually rotate the center clamp plate on the spare wheel counter-clockwise to release.
- Continually rotate the top plate of the center bolt counter-clockwise to completely remove.
Reverse the whole procedure to refit.
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.
WARNING
- 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.
NOTES
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
WARNING
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.
NOTES
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
NOTES
When the vehicle is first supplied, the lug nut adapter may be stored in the glovebox. If this is the case, the lug nut adapter must be moved to its correct storage position, as soon as possible. See TOOL KIT.
NOTES
Not all vehicles have locking lug nuts as standard parts.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
Do not use air tools or power tools to remove or to 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.
NOTES
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.
WHEEL CHANGING
Make sure the following warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before changing a wheel. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and fully understood before changing a wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
WARNING
Disconnect any trailer or caravan from the vehicle.
WARNING
The standard vehicle jacking points should be used to raise the vehicle. Do not raise the vehicle by jacking under the side steps, or side tubes. See SIDE STEPS AND TUBES.
CAUTION
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.
- Position 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.
- Turn the handle clockwise to raise the jack, until the jack pin locates into the jacking point. Make sure that the base of the jack is in full contact with the road surface.
- Raise the vehicle using the jack, with a slow steady operation.
WARNING
Avoid rapid, jerky actions, as this may cause the vehicle and jack to become unstable, which may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground.
- Remove the loosened lug nuts and place them together where they cannot roll away.
- Remove the wheel and place it to 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 wheel nuts. Tighten the lug nuts, in the sequence shown in the illustration, to the correct torque of 98 lb.ft (133 Nm).
NOTES
If it is not possible to torque the lug 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. See TIRE PRESSURES.
SIDE STEPS AND TUBES
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.
WARNING
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant safety warnings before raising the vehicle. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
WARNING
Do not raise the vehicle with the deployable side steps in the stored position.
CAUTION
Only jack the vehicle using the jacking points described, or damage to the vehicle could occur. The standard vehicle jacking points are obscured on vehicles with deployable side steps in the stored position. The deployable side steps must be in the deployed position and the system switched off to access the vehicle’s standard jacking points when raising the vehicle. To deploy the side steps, select Roof Access from the Deployable Side Steps menu. See APPS SCREEN. The standard vehicle jacking points are obscured on vehicles with fixed side steps, or side tubes. Use the jacking points located at the front and rear of the side tubes or fixed side steps.