Aston Martin DBX 2021 Spare Wheel User Manual

Aston Martin DBX 2021 Spare Wheel User Manual

Spare Wheel

Vehicle Jack Safety

In addition to the general safety guidelines on the previous page, also take note of the below safety information when using the vehicle jack.

Warning: Only use the vehicle jack on the approved lifting points, make sure the head of the jack is correctly seated before lifting the vehicle. Incorrect use of the jack can cause the jack to slip and the vehicle to drop, which can cause injury, death or damage the vehicle.
The vehicle jack is only intended to be used when the spare wheel needs to be changed and not as a support. Never work under the vehicle when it is only supported by the vehicle jack.
Warning: Use the supplied wheel chocks to prevent the vehicle wheels from rolling when the vehicle is lifted.

To Change The Wheel

Warning: The wheel and tyre assemblies for this vehicle are heavy. You should have the help of a second person when lifting and carrying the wheels.
Park off the road, clear of all traffic and on as level, solid ground as possible. Switch on the hazard warning lights and, where legally required, display the warning triangle.

1. Remove the spare wheel and the vehicle toolkit from under the luggage compartment floor.
2. Set the drive mode to Terrain+.
   Make sure all doors and tailgate are closed before the vehicle is lifted.
3. Chock the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel being replaced.
4. Fully remove one of the wheel bolts.
   If a locking wheel bolt is installed, this should be removed first.
5. Install the wheel alignment bolt where the wheel bolt was removed.
   
6. Release the remainder of the wheels bolts ½ to 1 turn (counter-clockwise).
7. Wind the jack handle so that the jack head is near the height of the jacking points.
8. Put the jack into position below the jacking point.
   
9. Use the wheel brace to rotate to jack handle to lift the head of the jack to the jacking point. Make sure the jack head is correctly located into the jacking point.
10. Use the jack to lift the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground, and allow some additional clearance for the replacement wheel to be installed.
    Warning: Do not raise the jack to its maximum height.
    This can cause the vehicle to become unstable and there is a risk it may fall off the jack. There is a risk of damage to the vehicle, serious injury or death.
11. 11. Remove the wheel bolts and the wheel.
    Caution: Do not place the wheel face down. This will help prevent damage to the wheel face.
12. 12. Make sure the temporary-use spare tyre is inflated with the supplied air compressor to the correct pressure before use. The temporary-use spare tyre is inflated to 4.2 Bar (61 Psi).
13. Install the spare wheel to the vehicle.
14. Install four of the wheel bolts.
    Make sure the wheel evenly contacts the wheel hub.
15. Remove the wheel alignment bolt.
16.  Install and tighten the last wheel bolt.
17. Lower the vehicle.
    Tighten the five wheel bolts to the correct torque value in the sequence shown on the next page.
    Warning: If the wheel brace is used to tighten the wheel bolts, have the wheel bolt torque checked as soon as possible. If you do not, there is a risk the wheel bolts may come loose.

Driving With A Spare Wheel

Warning: Do not drive at speeds of more than 80 km/h (50 mph) with a temporary spare wheel installed. Avoid hard acceleration and high speed cornering. The temporary spare wheel is not designed to operate at high speeds and can fail which can cause injury or death.

Warning: Do not set the ESP to off with a temporary spare wheel installed. The handling characteristics of the vehicle will be changed and it is recommended to use ESP to help retain control of the vehicle in sudden maneuvers.

The temporary spare wheel is for emergency use only and the original tyre should be replaced as soon as possible.

Deflating the Spare Wheel
When the original tyre has been replaced or repaired, the spare wheel must be deflated before it can be returned to the spare wheel storage area. To deflate the spare wheel, release the valve on the tyre.

Wheel Bolt Torque

Caution: You must use an applicable plastic-sleeved socket to remove, install, and tighten the wheel bolts. This will help to prevent damage to the surface of the wheel.
All wheel bolts must be tightened in two stages:

• Tighten every second wheel bolt (in the order shown) to 70 Nm (52 lb/ft) until all five bolts are tightened.
  If a locking wheel bolt is installed, this should be installed last.
  
• Tighten every second wheel bolt (in the order shown) to 175 Nm (130 lb/ft) until all five bolts are tightened.

Tyre Repair Kit

Warning: Do not use the system to seal a tyre that was damaged while driving with insufficient air pressure (e.g. tyre cuts, cracks, bumps or similar damage). Do not use the system to seal tyres with side wall damage. Only punctures in the tread area of tyres may be sealed.

Warning: Do not stand directly beside the tyre while the compressor is pumping. Watch the side wall of the tyre. If there are any cracks, bumps or similar damage set the compressor to OFF. The journey should not be continued. Contact your nearest Aston Martin Dealer.

Warning: If a tyre pressure of 1.8 bar (26 Psi) cannot be reached then the tyre can not be sealed. Do not attempt to re-inflate the tyre. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.

Warning: If the pressure in the tyre after driving for 3 km is below 1.3 bar (19 Psi) the tyre has not been effectively sealed. The journey should not be continued. Contact your nearest Aston Martin Dealer.

Warning: After a longer period of rest, the tyre pressure should be rechecked.

Caution: The tyre sealant kit only provides temporary mobility. Always refer to local laws and regulations on the use and repair of tyres that have been treated with any form of temporary mobility aid. Consult a tyre specialist for advice.

Inform the tyre specialist that the tyre contains sealant.

Remains of liquid sealant must be handed over to your dealer or disposed of in compliance with local waste disposal regulations. Dispose of empty sealant bottles together with normal household waste.

Operation

Remove the tyre sealant kit from its location in the boot. Follow the instructions detailed on the lid.
Read the following instructions and warnings carefully before using the tyre sealant kit. Compliance with these instructions is vital to make sure of vehicle and user safety. Non-compliance with these instructions means risking severe tyre damage and hazardous vehicle behaviour which can lead to a road accident involving damage to property or injury to persons.

It will be necessary to use two canisters (supplied) to repair a tyre on this vehicle.

• Make sure that the vehicle is parked far enough from traffic so that there is no danger from passing vehicles and so that you do not disrupt the traffic.
  Warn other vehicles using the warning triangle.
• A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) may not be exceeded at any time after sealing the tyre with the system.
• The system provides only a temporary emergency repair for continuing the journey up to 200 km (125 miles) or to the nearest Aston Martin Dealer.
•  If the nearest Aston Martin Dealer is over 200 km (125 miles) away, arrange for collection with Aston Martin Assistance.
• The system will effectively seal a tyre that was punctured by an object with a diameter of up to 6 mm. It is possible that a tyre, especially with greater damage, will not be sealed. Do not remove objects that punctured the tyre if they are still lodged in the tyre.
• The sealant bottle needs to be exchanged before it expires. Do not use the system after the expiry date on the sealant bottle or casing has been reached. Contact your nearest Aston Martin Dealer.
• Do not attempt to inflate other objects without using a system adapter and do not inflate objects with a volume greater than 50 litre (air mattresses, rubber boats, etc.). Do not let the system pump air for more than 10 minutes without stopping it and allowing it to cool down.

Both the hose and the bottle of sealant need to be replaced after using the system. Sealant deposits in a used hose may cause the system to operate incorrectly. New bottles of sealant can be purchased from your Aston Martin Dealer.

Fuel

Fuel Filling
The fuel tank filler neck has a restricted opening which will only accept the fuel supply nozzle of unleaded fuel pumps.
Open the fuel flap by pressing down on the rear edge of the fuel flap. If the filler flap will not open use the fuel filler flap emergency release.

The fuel system will not let the fuel tank overfill but there will be times when the fuel nozzle will shut OFF prematurely. If this happens only try to fill the fuel tank one more time, continued attempts will result in fuel spillage. Wait 10 seconds before removing the refuelling nozzle.

Fuel Filler Bowl
To stop water gathering in the fuel filler bowl and flowing into the fuel tank, the fuel filler bowl has a pipe to let the water drain from the bowl. During fuel filling, check and make sure that any debris which may block the pipe is removed.

Fuel Cut-Off
In the event of a vehicle accident the vehicle electronics will enter crash mode. Power to the fuel pumps will stop, thereby reducing fire risk.

Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release

Caution: The emergency release cable only unlocks the fuel flap. It does not open the fuel flap. Do not pull too hard on the emergency release cable. This can cause the emergency release cable to snap.
To manually unlock the fuel filler flap, pull the emergency release (ER) tab in the luggage compartment. Open the fuel flap as normal by pressing down on the rear edge of the fuel flap.

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