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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
The ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) increasesthe stability and manoeuvrability ofyour vehicle, particularly on poor orslippery road surfaces. Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock. Illumination of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal,indicates a malfunction of the elec-tronic brake force distribution, whichcan cause a loss of control of thevehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Contact a Peugeot dealer.
HANDBRAKE Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.
Illumination of this warninglight and of the STOP
warning light, accompaniedby an audible signal (while
the vehicle is moving), indicates thatthe handbrake is still applied or has
not been released fully.
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Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slightvibrations of the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION99
CHANGING A WHEEL Parking the vehicle
- If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage first or
reverse gear.
Access to the spare wheel and thejack
The wheel is located outside
the vehicle, under the rear floor,
supported by a metal carrier.
- Remove the jack and the wheelbrace 1, secured in an
interior housing above the rear right wheel. - Using the wheelbrace
1, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt,
located on the inside near the closing system.
- Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
- Remove the chock 2located in the spare wheel.
Removing a wheel
- Chock the rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed, using the chock 2.
- Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace 1, by pulling at the valve
passage hole.
- Slacken the wheel bolts.
- Place the jack under one of the four locating points on the sub-frame A
closest to the wheel to be changed. Ensure that the entire surface of the jack base plate is in contact with the ground.
- Extend the jack, completely unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel.
