2010.5 PEUGEOT 5008 Owners Manual

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 Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch B to position "I" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
 Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve- hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit
to hand.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes
the pressure is not attained,
this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for assistance. Tyre under-infl ation detection
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under-infl ation detection, the
under-infl ation warning lamp will
remain on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reinitial-
ised by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch B in
position "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).

 Turn the selector A to the
"Air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.

 Visit a PEUGEOT dealer
as soon as possible.
You must inform the technician that
you have used this kit. After inspec-
tion, the technician will inform you
whether the tyre can be repaired or
must be replaced.
2. Infl ation
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer for as-
sistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).

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Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is
indicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take it to
an authorised waste disposal site or
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers.
Removing the cartridge

 Stow the black pipe.

 Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.

 Support the compressor vertically.

 Unscrew the cartridge from the
bottom. Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories.

 Turn the selector A to the
"Air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors supplied with the kit fi rst.
 Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

 Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch B in
position "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.

 Remove the kit then stow it.

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CHANGING A WHEEL *
The tools 2 to 4 are installed in a box,
in the middle of the spare wheel, placed
underneath the vehicle.
The tools 1 and 6 to 9 are installed un-
der the concertina boards, in the boot
inner trim.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the concertina boards.
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
List of tools *

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool (according to
equipment).
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the hub.

5. Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special security bolts.

6. Two chocks to immobilise the ve-
hicle.

7. Wheelbrace extension.
For unscrewing/tightening the spare wheel carrier drive.
* Depending on destination country.

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Other accessories Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel ,
detach the trim fi rst using the
wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve
passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

8. Removable towing eye.
Refer to "Electric parking brake"
in the "Driving" section.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing
the vehicle".

9. Electric parking brake emergency
release control.

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Access to the spare wheel *
The spare wheel is supported by a
cable-driven carrier underneath the
vehicle. Taking out the wheel

 Raise the concertina board to reveal
the spare wheel carrier drive nut.

 Turn this drive nut fully clockwise,
using the wheelbrace 1 and the ex-
tension 7 , to unwind the carrier cable.

 Detach the wheel/box assembly
from the rear of the vehicle.

 Remove the hook with its connection
plate to release the wheel/box as-
sembly, as shown in the illustration.

 Pull out the wheel to gain access to
the box.

 Slide the box cover to the centre
and remove it to gain access to the
other tools.
* Depending on destination country.

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Tyre under-infl ation
detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted
with a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer. Putting the wheel back in place

 Store the tools used in the box and
close the cover.

 Position the box on the ground and
centre the spare wheel on it.

 Pass the hook with its connection
plate into the wheel then the box, as
illustrated.

 Raise the wheel/box assembly un-
derneath the vehicle by turning the
carrier drive nut anticlockwise using the
wheelbrace 1 and the extension 7 .

 Tighten fully and check that the
wheel is horizontally fl ush against
the fl oor.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where
it does not block traffi c: the
ground must be level, stable and
non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it
has been programmed to automatic
mode, switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear * to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp on the park-
ing brake control come on.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed.
The occupants must get out of the ve-
hicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Removing a wheel
List of operations

 Remove the chromed bolt cover
from each of the bolts using the
tool 3 (according to equipment).

 Fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt (if your vehicle has them).

 Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.

 Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

 Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

 Remove the wheel.
* position R for the electronic gear
control manual gearbox; P for the
automatic gearbox.