2004 PEUGEOT 607 wheel

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CHANGING A WHEEL
 Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
 Apply the handbrake, switch offthe ignition and engage first orreverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Access to the spare wheel andthe jack in the boot  Detach the luggage net.
 Lift the boot carpet using the liftinghook. Secure this hook behindthe boot seal. Tools available The following tools are located in the polystyrene holder in the centre ofthe spare wheel: 1 -
Wheelbrace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Wheelbrace extension.
4 - Jack fitted with a system which enables it to be folded or unfol-
ded rapidly.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Alloy wheel trim remover.
7 - Trim cover tool. Removal
 For vehicles with alloy wheels fit-ted with wheel trims, pull thecentre trim by using tool 6in one
of the holes.
 Loosen the wheel bolts.
 Take the jack from the tool kit andfold it by pressing the ends A.

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Fold the jack by pressing at the ends Aand place it in one of the
four locations Eunderneath the
vehicle (the nearest one to thewheel to be changed).
 Extend the jack, first by hand, pul-ling the ends Athen using wheel-
brace 1and the extension 3.
 Remove a wheel bolt at the topand fit the centralising tool 2 in its
place.
 Unscrew the other bolts andremove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel  Position the wheel using the cen-tralising tool to assist you.
 Tighten the bolts by hand andremove the centralising tool. 
Partly tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
 Fold the jack and remove it.
 Fully tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
 Replace the wheel trim.
 Put the tool holder back in posi-
tion. This helps to keep the bootfloor in its correct position, to pre-vent any deformation of the floorwhen loaded.
 Tighten the spare wheel securingstrap to prevent noise and for yoursafety in the event of impact.
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 wheel repai- red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.
Tyres fitted with the Tyre Under-Inflation Detection System. These wheels have a pressure
sensor. Have them repaired by a
PEUGEOT dealer.

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Special features of alloy wheels Bolt coversAlloy wheel bolts are covered by chrome trims. Use tool7to remove the trims before
slackening the bolts. 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.
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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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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:
 Unclip the bottom of the cover, using the flat part of the towing eye,
 Screw in the towing eye until it locks.
From the rear:  Unclip the top of the cover using the flat part of the towing eye,
 Screw in the towing eye until it locks.
Lifting (2 wheels only on the road )It is preferable to raise the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember. Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
Ð lever in position
N,
Ð tow the vehicle at less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a maximum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
Ð do not add oil to the gearbox.
When towing with theengine switched off,there is no brakingassistance

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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR 607
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and
safety, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry
the PEUGEOT guarantee:
Ð Security :
Anti-theft alarm (pre-wired function), window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit, warning triangle, safety jacket, etc.
Ð Protection : Covers compatible with side air bags, mats, boot tray, luggage retaining net, styling mudflaps.
Ð Communication : Telephone, hands-free kits, satellite navigation, CD changer.
Ð Customising : Alloy wheels, wheel trims, sports exhaust, spoiler, leather gear lever knob.
Ð Comfort : Telephone console, door spoilers.
Ð Leisure pursuits : Trailer tow bar (maximum towable load: 1800 kg), roof bars (maximum load: 75 kg),
transportation accessories (bicycle carrier, ski carrier), roof box, snow chains etc.
Ð Children : Booster seats and child seats, rear blind.
Ð Maintenance products: Windscreen wash fluid, interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance products.
Before fitting any electrical accessory to your vehicle, consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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THE IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF YOUR 607 A. Manufacturer's plate.B. Serial number on the bodywork.C. Serial number on the fascia.
D. Tyres.
Label Don the central door pillar on the driver's side indicates:
- the dimensions of the rims and tyres,
- the makes of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,
- the tyre pressures (checking of the tyre pressure must be carried out when the tyres are cold, at least once a month) .
Wheels which are fitted with tyres of size 255/50 R17 cannot be fitted with snow chains. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer for information.
E. Paint reference The label on the right hand engine support in the engine compartment indicates the paint colour reference.
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