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CHANGING A WHEEL Access to the spare wheel and jack Saloon:
lift the boot carpet using the
lifting hook. Secure the hook behind the boot seal. Estate: unscrew the two carpet
retaining screws a quarter turn using the ignition key or a coin. Lift the car-pet and secure the retaining hookbehind the tailgate seal. 7-seater estate: fold back the third
row seat, then lift the carpet to gain access to the spare wheel. Tools 1 -
Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 - Trim cap tool.
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent anydeformation of the floor when loa-ded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal
- Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
- Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace by pulling next to the valve. For vehicles fitted with alloywheels 8, remove the centre
trim by using tool 6in one of the
holes.
- Loosen the wheel bolts. For vehicles with alloy wheels 8,
remove the chrome trim caps before-
hand (see page on 'special featuresof alloy wheels' in this section).
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- The jack is fitted with a system
which enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly.
- Take the jack from the toolkit and fold it by pressing the ends A.
- Place the jack at one of the loca- tions Eunderneath the vehicle (as
close as possible to the wheel tobe changed) and unfold it by pul-ling the ends A.
- Extend the jack using the wheel- brace 1and the extension 3.
- Take out a wheel bolt at the top and fit the centralising tool 2.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and remo- ve the wheel. Fitting a wheel
- Position the wheel using the cen-
tralising tool to assist you.
- Tighten the bolts by hand, and remove the centralising tool.
- Partly tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
- Fold the jack and remove it.
- Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace.
- Replace the wheel trim, except in the case of a space-saver wheel, by starting with the valve and pres-sing on using the palm of yourhand. For your safety, alwayschange the wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slippery ground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear enga- ged (position Pfor the automatic
gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel
- have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
- have the punctured tyre repai- red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.
7 seater Estate model The space-saver spare wheel fit- ted with a 125/80R15 tyre mustonly be used as a short-term mea-
sure. Tyre pressure is 61 lbin2 (4.2 bars), maximum speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).
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Anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with an anti- theft bolt (one per wheel), the chro-me trim and then the plastic covermust be removed using tool 7, befo-
re unscrewing the bolt using one ofthe two anti-theft sockets (whichwere given to you on delivery of yourvehicle along with the duplicate keysand the confidential card) and thewheel brace 1.
Note: make a careful note of the
code number engraved on the head
of the anti-theft socket. This willenable you to obtain duplicate anti-
theft sockets from a Peugeot dealer.
* According to model and destination
Special features of alloy wheels Bolt covers Alloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use tool
7to remove the trims
before slackening the bolts. Fitting the spare wheel If your vehicle is fitted with a steel spare wheel, when fitting it, it is
nor-
mal to notice when tightening the
bolts that the washers do not come
into contact with the rim. The sparewheel is secured by the cone-shapeof each bolt. Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres mounted on steel wheels to your vehicle, it is essential
to use special bolts available from
your PEUGEOT dealer.
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Amber bulbs must be replaced by bulbs of iden-tical specification and
colour.
In certain weather conditions (lowtemperatures, humidity), the pre-
sence of condensation on theinside of the headlamp glass isnormal; it disappears a few
minutes after the lights have beenswitched on.
CHANGING A BULB
1 - Dipped beam headlamps
2 - Main beam headlamps 2 bulbs (H7-55W)
- Press the tab and remove the protective cover corresponding to the faulty bulb.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Press the end of the securing clip to remove it. Change the bulb.
- When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positioned correctly and that the securing clip is corrrectly fixed.
- Reconnect the connector.
- Refit the protective cover.
3 - Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the socket using the lever and remove it. Change the bulb.
4 - Direction indicators (P 21 W)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it. Change the bulb. Note: only handle H7 bulbs using a dry cloth.
To replace the left-hand bulbs, remove the protective battery cover. Direction indicator (WY 5 W)
- Pull the rear section of the transpa-
rent cover and release the assem-
bly.
- Turn the connector a quarter turn and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
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Third brake light - saloon (5 W5W bulbs) Lower the two metal clips on either side of the light and slide the cover
towards the rear.
Remove the bulb-holder.Change the faulty bulb. Rear lights, saloon
1 - Direction indicators (P 21 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Brake lights/Side lights (P 21/5 W).
4 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
5 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). These 5 bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
- remove the retaining clips then release the carpet,
- remove the connector by pressing the tab
A,
- remove the bulb holder by squeezing the tabs,
- change the faulty bulb.
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Rear lights, estate
Wing lights
To remove the trim, pull the handle towards you and release the panelupwards.Open the flap using the ignition key. Remove the connector by pressing the metal bar
A.
Unscrew the wing nut B.
Release the light. To gain access to the bulbs, press
the tabs and release the bulb holder. 1 - Brake/side lights (P21/5 W).
2 - Direction indicators (P 21 W). Change the faulty bulb.
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Tailgate lights Open the flap using the cut-out provided. Disconnect the connector by relea- sing tab A.
Unscrew the two nuts. Remove the light by squeezing the two tabs B. Extract the bulb holder by pressingthe tabs
C.
Change the faulty bulb.
1 - Side lights (P 21/5 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Fog lamp (P 21 W). Number plate lights (W 5 W)
Remove the translucent protector.Change the faulty bulb.
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CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box
Turn the three screws a quarter turn with a coin.Pull at Aand tilt the cover to access
the fuses. Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put
right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers A
Remove the fascia panel lower trim to access the built-in systems interface. Fuse no. Rating Functions
A 20 A Locking/Unlocking.
B 10 A Rear fog lamps.
C 40 A Demisting the mirrors.
D 15 A Rear screen wiper.
E 30 A Electric windows.
F 15 A Supply to instrument panel
- Display - Audio equipment- Satellite navigation system
- Air conditioning
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