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Puncture at the roadside – safe positioning and step‑by‑step

Handle punctures safely - positioning, warnings and step‑by‑step wheel change.

Roadside puncture

Secure and warn

  • Switch on hazard lights
  • Roll carefully to a safe place with firm ground and good sight
  • Keep far to the right, preferably into a lay‑by
  • Put on a reflective vest before exiting

Warning triangle

AreaDistanceTip
Built‑up areasAround 50 mAdapt to sight and speed; see Built‑up areas
Outside built‑up150–250 mPlace before crests and bends

See Handling emergencies .

Wheel change steps

  1. Park safely, apply parking brake, select P/gear
  2. Place the triangle at the right distance
  3. Find the jack point, loosen bolts slightly
  4. Jack up until the wheel is just free
  5. Remove wheel, fit spare
  6. Hand‑tighten, lower, cross‑tighten
  7. Drive slowly to a workshop for checks

More: Wheel change , Tyres and maintenance .

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