2012 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Description of the kit



A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/off "O"
switch.

C.
Defl ation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E.
Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V
socket,

- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for infl ation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker I
must
be affi xed to the vehicle's
steering wheel to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre re-
paired using this type of kit.

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Repair procedure



)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Turn the selector A
to the
"sealant" position.

)
Check that the switch B
is in
position "O"
.
1. Sealing

)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.

)
Unscrew the cap from the white
pipe.

)
Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle and leave the en-
gine running.

Avoid removing any foreign
bodies which have penetrated
into the tyre.

Take care, this product is
harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,
colophony...) if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
Do not start the compressor
before connecting the white
pipe to the tyre valve: the
sealant product would be expelled
through the pipe.

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)
Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve-
hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit
to hand.

)
Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

)
Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.

)
Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch B
to position "I"
until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).

If after around 5 to 7 minutes
the pressure is not attained,
this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop for as-
sistance.

Tyre under-infl ation detection
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under-infl ation detection, the
under-infl ation warning lamp will re-
main on after the wheel has been re-
paired until the system is reinitialised
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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)
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop as
soon as possible.
You must inform the technician that
you have used this kit. After inspec-
tion, the technician will inform you
whether the tyre can be repaired or
must be replaced.



)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the valve
of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qual-
ifi ed workshop for assistance.

)
Remove and stow the kit.

)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
2. Infl ation

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Removing the cartridge




)
Stow the black pipe.

)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.

)
Support the compressor vertically.

)

Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.



Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is
indicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly 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
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualifi ed workshop.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories


)
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, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,

- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).

)
Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

)
Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.

)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.

)
Remove the kit then stow it.

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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,

)
place the adjustable boot fl oor at
an angle (refer to the "Fittings" sec-
tion),

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf sup-
port,

)
remove the polystyrene storage
box,

)
unclip by pulling upwards then re-
move the box containing the tools.


Access to the tools

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.


)
To make the operation easier, re-
move the adjustable boot fl oor,

)
unscrew the yellow central bolt,
















With the JBL bass unit


)
remove the bass unit disconnecting
the electrical harness,

)
remove the polystyrene storage
box.


*
Depending on destination country.

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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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Access to the spare wheel *

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
Depending on 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.
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 cen-
tre of the wheel and clip it.

)
Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.


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.


*
Depending on destination country.