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CHANGING A WHEEL (206 SW) Parking the vehicle
Ð If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear, (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Access to the spare wheel andthe jack The wheel is located outside the vehicle, under the boot, supported
by a metal carrier.
Ð Remove the wheelbrace 1secured
under the right-hand boot trim. Ð Using the wheelbrace
1, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt located
inside the boot under the carpet.
Ð Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
Ð Remove the jack storage box 2located in the spare wheel.
Removing a wheel
Ð Chock the rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed, using the collapsible chock located in jack storage box.
Ð Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace, by pulling at the valve passage hole.
Ð Slacken the wheel bolts.
Ð Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame Ethat is closest to
the wheel to be changed. Ensure that the entire surface of the jack base plate is in contact with the ground.
Ð Extend the jack, completely unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel.
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Refitting the wheel
Ð After positioning the wheel, lightly pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Compress the jack and release it.
Ð Fully tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Replace the trim except in the case of a space-saver spare wheel, starting atthe valve passage hole, and press it on using the palm of the hand.
Note: If the vehicle is fitted in production with a wheel anti-theft lock, the trim cap on the anti-theft bolt is in two parts.
Replacing the wheel in the carrier
Ð Replace the jack storage box in the wheel.
Ð Replace the support spacer 3by clipping it to the space-saving spare wheel.
Ð Replace the wheel in the carrier directing the spacer 3along the centre line of
the vehicle, with the opening towards the front as shown in the diagram above (for a space-saving spare wheel only).
Ð Lift the wheel then the carrier and reposition the hook.
Ð Do not forget to fully tighten the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt.
Ð Stow the wheelbrace.
For your safety, always change a wheel:
Ð on level, stable and non slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake applied,
Ð wiith first or reverse gear engaged,
Ð with the vehicle chocked using the jack storage box,
Ð never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack (use an axle stand).
After changing the wheel
Ð Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare tyre checked as soon as possi-
ble by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Ð Have the punctured tyre repaired and replace it on thevehicle as soon as possible.
Ð The space-saver spare wheel fitted with a 115/70 R 15 tyremust only be used temporarily:
Ð inflation pressure: 4.2 bars(60 p.s.i.),
Ð maximum speed: 80 km/h.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF
ALLOY WHEELS Bolt covers Alloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use the yellow tool 4to remove the
trims before slackening the bolts.
Tool 4is located:
Ð on the saloon and 206 GTi 180, on the rear right inner panel of the boot,
Ð on the 206 SW, in the jack storage compartment. Fitting the spare wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a steel spare wheel, when fitting it, it isnormal
to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
rim. The spare wheel is secured bythe cone-shape of each bolt. Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres that are mounted on steel rims onto your vehicle, it isessential that you use special bolts
available from your PEUGEOT dealer. Wheel anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with anti-theft bolts (one per wheel), the chrome-plated trim cap and then the plasticcover on the wheel must be removed,using tool
4, before slackening the bolt
using one of the anti-theft sockets(handed to you along with the dupli-cate keys and the confidential card ondelivery of your vehicle) and thewheelbrace 1.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
anti-theft socket. This will enable youto obtain a duplicate anti-theft socketfrom a PEUGEOT de aler.
* According to model and destination.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Tools
Ð The jack and the chock are in a cover 2secured by two straps on
the left-hand side of the boot.
Ð The wheelbrace and the bolt cover tool are secured on the boot rear right inner panel.
Wheel changing procedure
The wheels of your 206 GTi 180 are fitted with anti-theft bolts. The wheels are changed in the same way as on the saloon. Refer to the corresponding sections.
PUNCTURES (206 GTi 180* ) Because this version does not pos- sess a spare wheel, you will find twotemporary tyre repair aerosolsstored in an insulated box
1secured
by a strap on the left-hand side ofthe boot. Using the repair aerosols (Also read the instructions for use on the aerosols). If possible remove the object which caused the puncture.
Turn the wheel so that the valveis at the 2 o'clock or 10 o'clockposition.
Shake the aerosols vigorously
before use. In very cold weather,warm the aerosols for a few minutesin your hands.
In one hand hold the valve.
With the other, firmly push thespray end of the aerosol onto thevalve, keeping it centralised.
Maintain the pressure firmly forone minute, then immediatelydrive at a moderate speed to the
nearest garage.
* During the year, according to destination.
The aerosol cans enable you to carry out a tempo-rary repair (maximumspeed 50 mph (80 km/h)).
After use, the tyre must be
replaced. As the aerosol cans arepressurised, they must not beexposed to a temperature above
50 ¡C. Store them away from heat in their insulated storage box.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF
ALLOY WHEELS Bolt covers Alloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use the yellow tool 4to remove the
trims before slackening the bolts.
Tool 4is located:
Ð on the saloon and 206 GTi 180, on the rear right inner panel of the boot,
Ð on the 206 SW, in the jack storage compartment. Fitting the spare wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a steel spare wheel, when fitting it, it isnormal
to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
rim. The spare wheel is secured bythe cone-shape of each bolt. Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres that are mounted on steel rims onto your vehicle, it isessential that you use special bolts
available from your PEUGEOT dealer. Wheel anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with anti-theft bolts (one per wheel), the chrome-plated trim cap and then the plasticcover on the wheel must be removed,using tool
4, before slackening the bolt
using one of the anti-theft sockets(handed to you along with the dupli-cate keys and the confidential card ondelivery of your vehicle) and thewheelbrace 1.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
anti-theft socket. This will enable youto obtain a duplicate anti-theft socketfrom a PEUGEOT de aler.
* According to model and destination.
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Rear lights (saloon, 206 GTi 180) Unclip the boot side trim.Remove the wing bolt.Release the light unit.Press the lug
Aand disconnect the
connector.Remove the foam.Move aside the tabs Band remove
the bulb holder.Change the faulty bulb.When refitting, ensure that the bulb holder and the light are repositioned
correctly.
Saloon, 206 GTi 180 206 SW
1. Direction indicators P 21 W.
2. Reversing lights P 21 W.
3. Brake lights/side lights P 21/5 W.Rear lights (206 SW) Unclip the top of the boot trim using a coin. Unscrew the two wing bolts using
the wheelbrace if necessary. Release the light unit.
Disconnect the connector. Move aside the tabs 1and remove the
bulb holder 2.
Change the faulty bulb. When refitting, refit the boot trim by engaging it from the bottom thenclipping the top.
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Fuse Rating
Functions
1 15 A Alarm siren
4 20 A Multifunction display - Navigation control unit - Boot lighting - Audio equipment
5 15 A Automatic gearbox diagnostics
6 10 A Coolant level - Automatic gearbox - Audio equipment - Steering wheel angle sensor (ESP)
7 15 A Driving school accessory - Alarm
9 30 A Rear electric windows
10 40 A Rear screen and mirror demisting
11 15 A Rear windscreen wiper
12 30 A Front electric windows - Sunroof
14 10 A Engine fuse box - Air bags - Steering wheel controls - Rain sensor
15 15 A Instrument panel - Multifunction display - Navigation control unit - Air conditioning - Audio equipment
16 30 A Locking/unlocking controls for doors, bonnet and boot - Deadlocking controls
20 10 A Right-hand brake light
21 15 A Left-hand brake light - 3rd brake light
22 20 A Front and rear (206 SW) courtesy light - Map reader - Glove box lighting - Lighter - 12 volts rear socket (206 SW)
S1 Shunt PARC shunt
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Without lifting (four wheels on the ground)
You must always use a tow bar.
Saloon and 206 GTi 180 From the front or the rearAttach the tow bar to the towing eye. 206 SW From the front , attach the tow bar to the towing eye.
From the rear:Ð unclip the cover using a coin,Ð screw in the towing eye (located in the jack storage compartment) as far as it will go.
By lifting (two wheels only on the ground) It is preferable to lift the vehicle by the wheels.
Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with all four wheels on the ground, the following rules mustbe adhered to:
Ð gear lever in position N,
Ð tow the vehicle at a speed less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a dis- tance of not more than 30 miles(50 km),
Ð do not add oil to the gearbox.
Saloon and 206 GTi 180 rear towing eye206 SW rear towing eye
Never use the radiator crossmember.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
