2011 Peugeot 308 SW BL Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the tyre under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain
on after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. Take care, the bottle of fl uid con-
tains ethylene-glycol. This product
is harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes. Keep it out of
reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a single
use; even if only partly used, it must
be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bottle
into the environment, take it to a
PEUGEOT dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle
of sealant product, available from
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket
again.

)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

)
Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A
in
position "1"
; to defl ate: switch A
in
position "0"
and press button B
),
in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the
door aperture on the driver's side),
then remember to check that the
leak is plugged correctly (no further
loss of pressure after several miles
[kilometres]).

)
Remove the compressor, then store
the whole kit.

)
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) for no more than
approximately 125 miles (200 km).

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CHANGING A WHEEL

The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on
the hook on the rear parcel shelf
support,

)
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.


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

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

3.
Wheel bolt fi nisher tool.
Used for removing the wheel bolt
fi nisher caps on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to
the special security bolts.

List of tools


Access to the tools


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 facing the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.

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Fitting a steel spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.


Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or alloy.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous
page.
Taking out the wheel


)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

)
Take the wheel out of the boot.


Putting the wheel back in place


)
Put the wheel back in its housing.

)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.

)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

)
Put the box back in place in the
centre of the wheel and clip it.


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
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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CHANGING A WHEEL

Procedure for changing a
faulty wheel for the spare
wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The wheelbrace 1
is stowed in the boot
left-hand side trim; for access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
open the access fl ap in the left-hand
side trim,

)
unclip the wheelbrace from its
support.
The tools 2
and 3
are stowed in a box
fi tted under the spare wheel; the assem-
bly is installed underneath the rear of the
vehicle (refer to the section "Access to
the spare wheel" on the following page
for instructions on how to get them out).

Access to the tools


List of tools

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 facing the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other pur-
poses.


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

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

3.
Wheel bolt fi nisher tool.
Used for removing the wheel bolt
fi nisher caps on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box or in the
tool box under the spare wheel).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special security bolts.

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Fitting a steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that the
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space-saver" type
spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.


Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is supported by a
winch system underneath the rear of
the vehicle.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.
Taking out the wheel


)
Lift up the cover eyelet, pull the
cover upwards, then pivot it to open
the fl ap; these actions release the
winch and give access to its control
nut.

)
Unscrew this nut fully, using the
wheelbrace 1
, to unwind the winch
cable.

)
Once the wheel/box is on the
ground, disengage the assembly
from the rear of the vehicle.

)
Detach the hook mechanism to
release the wheel/box assembly, as
shown in the illustration.

)
Take out the black plastic centring
cone.

Access to the set of tools


)
Lift up the wheel to release the set
of tools.

)
To open the storage box, slide the
cover until half open, then pull it off.

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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
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Putting the wheel back in place


)
Store tools 2
and 3
in the box and
close the cover.

)
Position the box on the ground.

)
Place the spare wheel on the box.

)
Fit the black plastic centring cone in
the centre of the wheel (on steel or
"space-saver" type wheels only).

)
Pass the hooking device through
the cone and the wheel to secure it
to the box cover.

)
Raise the wheel/box assembly
underneath the rear of the vehicle
by tightening the winch control nut
using the wheelbrace 1
.

)
Fully tighten the nut.

)
Close the fl ap with the eyelet and
cover to secure the winch.

)
Check that the wheel is located
squarely against the fl oor.
If not, repeat the operation.

If you purchase a wheel of standard
size to replace the "space-saver"
type spare wheel, the spacer, lo-
cated underneath the vehicle, must
be removed. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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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-slip-
pery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst gear *
to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that
the occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.










Removing the wheel

List of operations


)
Remove the fi nisher cap from each
wheel bolt using tool 3
.

)
Fit the security socket 4
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security
bolt.

)
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,
whichever 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
suffi 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 gearbox; P
for the auto-
matic gearbox.

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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, fi rst remove the cen-
tral cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type spare wheel, do not exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
soon as possible.


Fitting the wheel

List of operations


)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.

)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using
the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the
security socket 4
.

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.

)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the security
socket 4
.

)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Refi t the fi nisher caps on each wheel
bolt.

)
Store the tools in the box.