2011 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Removing the cartridge




)
Stow the black pipe.

)
Detach the angled base from the white pipe.

)
Suppor t the compressor ver tically.

)
Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only par tly 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
car tridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualified workshop.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).


)
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, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.
)
Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.

)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O"
and press
button C
), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.

)
Remove the kit then stow it.

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
position the floor ver tically (SW: in its
guide) for access to the tools.


Access to the tools


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.


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

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.

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

5.
One wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.

6.
To w i n g e y e .
See "Towing the vehicle".

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Wheel with trim


When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim
star ting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be
steel, alloy or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous page.















Access to the spare wheel


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.


Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
spare wheel is secured either by a strap or a
central bolt. For the bolt, the procedure is given
below.

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Putting the wheel back in place


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

)
Put the polystyrene storage box 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.
Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Removing a wheel


Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear * to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.




List of operations



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

)
Fit the security socket 4
on the wheelbrace 1

to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).

)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

*
position R
for the electronic gear control
gearbox; P
for the automatic gearbox.

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)
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.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
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.


)
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.

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Fitting a wheel


Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it
is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the
"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel
is secured by the conical sur face of
each bolt.


After changing a wheel

To store the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, first remove the central 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 qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.


List of operations



)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

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

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

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)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.

)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts
(according to equipment).

)
Store the tools in the box.