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DRIVING
Front left seat moved back fully.
In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.
Emergency release
)
Immobilise the vehicle (or keep
it stationary, if the brake pedal is
pressed), with the engine running,
by engaging fi rst gear (manual gear-
box), position P
(automatic gearbox)
or M
or R
(6-speed electronic gear
control gearbox).
)
Switch off the engine but leave the
ignition on. If it is impossible to im-
mobilise the vehicle, do not operate
the control and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop ur-
gently.
)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks and
the release device, located under
the boot carpet (see "Changing a
wheel" in the "Practical information"
section).
)
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
blocks in front and behind one of the
front wheels.
)
Slide the front left-hand seat back
as far as possible.
)
Lift up the fl oor plug B
in the carpet
under the seat.
)
Pierce the protective cover C
on the
tube D
with the release device.
)
Place the release device in the tube D
.
)
Turn the release device clockwise.
For safety reasons
, it is essential
to continue turning the device as far
as it will go. The parking brake is re-
leased.
)
Remove the release device and store
it with the blocks in the toolbox.
- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises when the igni-
tion is switched off then on again.
If the reinitialisation of the parking
brake proves impossible, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
- The subsequent time required for
application may be longer than dur-
ing normal operation.
For safety reasons, you must
contact a PEUGEOT dealer
as soon as possible to replace
the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlocking,
immobilisation of the vehicle is no
longer guaranteed once the manual
emergency release has been de-
ployed and the manual control does
not allow the re-application of your
parking brake.
Take no action, either on the control
lever A
, or stopping or starting the
engine while the release device is
engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the protective
cover.

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Situations
Consequences
Display of the message " Parking
brake control fault - auto parking
brake activated
" and of the following
warning lamps:
- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release
on acceleration functions are available.
- The manual applicati.on/release of the electric parking brake and the emer-
gency braking are not available. and possibly
fl ashing
Battery fault
- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as
the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the two
chocks under the wheels).
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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
removing the wheel 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.
List of tools *
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.
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
vehicle.
7.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to "Electric parking brake" in the "Driving" section. Refer to the paragraph "Tow-
ing the vehicle".
8.
Electric brake emergency release
control.
* Depending on destination country.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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 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 gearbox; P
for the automatic
gearbox.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, when tightening the bolts
on fi tting 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
contact of each bolt.
Fitting a wheel
List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub
using the centring guide 4
.
)
Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.
)
Using the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with
the security socket 5
, pre-tighten
the security bolt (if your vehicle has
them).
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Using the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with
the security socket 5
, tighten the
security bolt (if your vehicle has
them).
)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Refi t the bolt covers to each of the
bolts (according to equipment).
)
Store the tools in the box.
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.