2012 Peugeot 208 spare wheel

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Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is onlyafter the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

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Practical information














Changing a wheel

The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it. )remove the carrier box containing the tools.


Access to the tools
List of tools
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers)on alloy wheels.4.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".

Procedure for chan
ging a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
All o
f 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
t
he wheel bolts.2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

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Practical information

Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trimstarting by placing its notch facing thevalve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
th
e 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


Ta k i ng out the wheel
)Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
) 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 Aor B
used.)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily.

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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 surface 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" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repairedand 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 1fitted with the security socket 4 (if your vehicle has them). )Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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Identifi cation markings
A.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) under the bonnet. This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the damper support.

The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.


Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.
B.Vehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower crossmember. This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label.The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the middle pillar, on the
passenger's side.
D.Tyre/paint label.This label is fitted to the middle pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the
following information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands o
f tyre recommended by themanufacturer,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.
Various visible markin
gs for the identification of your vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Seat, rear bench .............................................60Seat adjustment..............................................57Seat belts.......................................126-128, 136Seats, rear.................................................r58, 62Serial number, vehicle..................................207Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing .........................................................19Setting the clock.............................................43Sidelamps.....106, 110,111, 156, 158, 160,161Side repeater.................................................159Spare wheel..........................................149,150Speed limiter...........................................r99, 103Start...............................................................170Starting the vehicle.......................81,85,88,92Steering mounted control.............................273Steering mounted controls, audio .................213Stopping the vehicle.....................81,85,88,92Stop & Start........42, 73, 95, 169,183, 186, 194Storage................................................59,74, 75Stowing rings..................................................78Synchronising the remote control...................49Synthesiser, voice.........................................233
Table of weights ....................................198, 203Ta b l e s of engines..........................196, 201, 203Tables of fuses ..............................................163Ta n k , fuel...............................................186, 188Technical data .......................196,198, 201, 203Telephone............................252, 254,255, 257Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................33Temperature adjustment.................................70Temperature control for heated seats............59Temporary tyre repair kit...............................143Third brake lamp ...........................................162TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................228Tools ......................................................149,150
To u ch screen ...........................................40,211To w b a r...........................................................r176Towed loads..........................................198,203Towing another vehicle.................................174Traction control (ASR)......................27, 30,123Traffic information (TA).........................229,276Traffic information (TMC) .....................228, 229Tr a i l e r............................................................r176Tr i p c o m p u t e r......................................r38, 40, 42Tyre pressures ..............................................207Tyres................................................................19
Unlocking ........................................................44Unlocking the boot..........................................55Update risk areas ..........................................224Updating the date ............................................43Updating the time............................................43USB ...............................................................242USB player....................................................r242
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Wash-wipe, rear............................................r116Washing (advice)...........................................179Weights.................................................198,203Window controls..............................................53Wiper, rear.....................................................r116Wiper control stalk.................................115-117Wipers .............................................26, 115,117
Vehicle identification .....................................207Ventilation ...........................................14, 66-68
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Warning lamps................................................28Warning triangle..............................................80
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