Checking the brake discs for wear
Each brake disc has a minimum thickness value engraved or printed on the brake disc itself. Measuring the thickness of the break discs with vernier callipers or an equivalent tool from time to time can help you determine whether they need be replaced.
Warning
Raising the car to remove a wheel
Removing a wheel requires that you raise the wheel off the ground. Carefully follow the separate instructions for raising the car safely.
- If you are removing a wheel in or close to traffic, make sure you and the car are clearly visible to others. Activate the hazard warning lights, put out a warning triangle in a visible but safe place and wear a reflective vest.
- Designate a safe space for passengers to wait, away from both the car and traffic.
- You are responsible for safety around the car while it is raised. Do not allow people inside or close to the car.
- Never get under the car, or let anyone reach under it with any part of their body, while it is raised with a jack.
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Warning
Important
Brake wear indicators
Your car is equipped with electrical brake pad wear indicators that monitor the condition of the brake pads. When the brake pad thickness wears below the safe limit, the brake wear warning symbol appears in the driver display.
If the brake wear warning symbol appears, contact a service point to have the brake pads inspected and, if necessary, replaced. Driving with worn brake pads can compromise safety and damage the brake discs.