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CHANGING A WHEEL
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, switch off the ignition and engage fi rst
gear (position P
for the automatic gearbox) to lock the wheels.
It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
Security socket: for adaptation of the
wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
Specifi c to your vehicle, it is stored in the
glove box.
Wheelbrace: for removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.
Jack with integrated handle: for lifting the
vehicle.
TOOLS REQUIRED *
Bolt cover removal tool: for removal of the
bolt fi nishers (covers) on alloy wheels.
*
Depending on the country of sale, the vehicle may be equipped with
the tools needed to change a wheel and a spare wheel (see following
pages).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
REMOVING THE WHEEL
)
Place the jack 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 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.
)
Remove the cover on each of the bolts using the bolt cover removal
tool.
)
Fit the security socket on the wheelbrace to slacken the security
bolt.
)
Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace only.
)
Extend the jack 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 THE WHEEL
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.
)
Screw in the bolts by hand.
)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace fi tted with the
security socket.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace only.
)
Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace fi tted with the
security socket.
)
Tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace only.
)
Refi t the covers on each of the bolts.
)
Store the tools in the storage box.
After changing a wheel
Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the new wheel
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop without
delay.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for
reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefi t from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, reading lamp...
"Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot spacers, towbar bicycle carrier, towbar with quickly
detachable ball, towbar harnesses...
"Style":
Alcantara steering wheel, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels, front
spoiler, carbon fi bre door mirror shells...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, fi rst
aid kit, fi re extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, booster
cushions and child seats, stolen vehicle tracking system, snow chains,
anti-skid tyre covers, audible front parking sensors...
"Protection":
mats * , door sill protectors, rubbing strips, exterior protective cover...
*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
When fi tting a trailer towbar and its harness outside the
PEUGEOT dealer network, this must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
