2003 Peugeot 406 spare wheel

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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions. * According to destination.
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter.- Fuel filter (Petrol only).- Fuel filter element (Diesel only).- Air filter element.- Spark plugs (Petrol only).HPI
- Operation of lights and indicators.- Condition of glass, headlamp & light lenses and mirrors.- Horn.- Windscreen washer jets.- Condition of wiper blades.- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts.- Handbrake.- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers.- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters.- Brake pads. o- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings.- Shock absorbers.- Rear drum brake lining wear.- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel).- Emission control check (Petrol only).- Smoke opacity (Diesel only).- Passenger compartment filter (according to specification).o- Visual check of the whole vehicle.
DRAIN and REFILL
REPLACE
LEVELS
CHECK

ROAD TEST
- Courtesy vehicle.
SERVICE*
Level
Operation Description of OperationFirst ServiceA C Intermediate- Engine oil.- Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only).
- Engine oil (check + top-up).- Gearbox level (check + top-up).- Battery level (check + top-up) if cap is removable.- Front/rear screen wash level (check + top-up).- Coolant level (check + top-up).- Brake fluid level (check + top-up).- Power steering fluid level (check + top-up, according to specification).

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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 any deforma- tion of the floor when loaded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing strap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal
Ð Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, engage first or reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Ð 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.
Ð 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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Ð The jack is fitted with a system
which enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly. Take the jackfrom the toolkit and fold it by press-ing the ends A. Place the jack at
one of the locations Eunderneath
the vehicle (as close as possible tothe wheel to be changed) andunfold it by pulling the ends A.
Ð Extend the jack using the wheel- brace 1and the extension 3.
Ð Take out a wheel bolt at the top and fit the centralising tool 2.
Ð Loosen the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Fitting a wheel
Ð Position the wheel using the cen-
tralising tool to assist you.
Ð Tighten the bolts by hand, and remove the centralising tool.
Ð Partly tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Fold the jack and remove it.
Ð Fully tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Replace the wheel trim, except in the case of a space-saver wheel, by starting with the valve andpressing on using the palm of yourhand. For your safety, alwayschange the wheel:
Ð on level, stable, non-slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake applied,
Ð with first or reverse gear engaged (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Ð Never go underneath a vehicle which is supported only by a jack (use a ramp).
After changing the wheel
Ð have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
Ð have the punctured tyre repaired and refit it to the vehi-cle as soon 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 lb in2(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), thechrome trim and then the plasticcover must be removed using tool 7,
before unscrewing the bolt using oneof the 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 will enable youto 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 normal 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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PETROL/LPG TWIN FUEL VERSION169
Puncture Insulated storage compartment This is located in the boot and con- tains:
Ð the temporary tyre repair cans 1
(your 406 LPG does not have a spare wheel),
Ð the adaptors 2necessary for filling
the LPG tank in some countries,
Ð the towing eye 3.
Fuses The LPG functions are protected by the two fuses Ain the fuse box
located in the engine compartment.
Using the repair cans (Refer to the directions on the cans also)
Ð if possible, remove the object
which caused the puncture,
Ð rotate the wheel so that the valve is in the same position as the figures 2 or 10 on a clock,
Ð shake the cans vigorously before use. In very cold weather, warmthe cans between your hands forfew minutes,
Ð hold the valve with one hand and with the other press the injectionnozzle on the can firmly onto thevalve, holding it straight,
Ð maintain the pressure firmly for one minute, Ð carry out the same operation with
the second can, then drive imme-
diately, at a moderate speed , to
the nearest garage.
The cans enable you to carry out
a temporary repair. After use, the tyre must be changed. As the cans are pressurized, they must not be exposed to a temper-ature above 50 ¡C. Store them away from heat in the insulated storage compartment.

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PETROL/LPG TWIN FUEL VERSION169
Puncture Insulated storage compartment This is located in the boot and con- tains:
Ð the temporary tyre repair cans 1
(your 406 LPG does not have a spare wheel),
Ð the adaptors 2necessary for filling
the LPG tank in some countries,
Ð the towing eye 3.
Fuses The LPG functions are protected by the two fuses Ain the fuse box
located in the engine compartment.
Using the repair cans (Refer to the directions on the cans also)
Ð if possible, remove the object
which caused the puncture,
Ð rotate the wheel so that the valve is in the same position as the figures 2 or 10 on a clock,
Ð shake the cans vigorously before use. In very cold weather, warmthe cans between your hands forfew minutes,
Ð hold the valve with one hand and with the other press the injectionnozzle on the can firmly onto thevalve, holding it straight,
Ð maintain the pressure firmly for one minute, Ð carry out the same operation with
the second can, then drive imme-
diately, at a moderate speed , to
the nearest garage.
The cans enable you to carry out
a temporary repair. After use, the tyre must be changed. As the cans are pressurized, they must not be exposed to a temper-ature above 50 ¡C. Store them away from heat in the insulated storage compartment.

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Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
Ð gear lever in position N,
Ð tow the vehicle at less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maxi- mum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
Ð do not add oil to the gearbox.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a tow bar. The towing eye is inside the spare wheel. From the front:Lift the cover using the flat part of the towing eye.Screw in the towing eye until it locks.From the rear:Unclip the cover by passing your hand behind the bumper and pushing.Screw in the towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only) It is preferable to raise the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember.