2012 PEUGEOT 308 SW BL Owners Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated 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.



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.



Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories

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, 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, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
)
Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

)
Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.

)
Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch B
in
position "I"
; to defl ate: 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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 6 mm, only
where located on the tyre tread or
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIRKIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a bottle of sealant which per-
mits temporary repair
of the tyre so that
you can drive to the nearest garage.
The kit is stowed in the boot storage
tray.

Using the kit



)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Tick the wheel to be repaired on the
speed limitation sticker enclosed
then affi x the sticker to the vehicle's
steering wheel to remind you that a
wheel is in temporary use.

)
Clip the bottle 1
on the compressor 2
.

)
Check that the switch A
is tilted to
position "0"
.

)
Connect the pipe of the bottle 1
to
the valve of the tyre to be repaired.

)
Unwind the pipe of the compressor 2

fully, then connect it to the bottle.

)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.

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If this pressure has not been
reached after approximately fi ve
to ten minutes, the tyre cannot be
repaired; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop to
have your vehicle repaired.
)
Switch on the compressor by tilting
the switch A
to position "1"
until the
tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.

)
Remove the compressor and store
the bottle in the plastic bag, supplied
in the kit, to avoid staining your
vehicle with traces of fl uid.

)
Drive immediately for approximately
two miles (three kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 10 and 35 mph [20
and 60 km/h]), to plug the puncture.

)
Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.

)
Connect the compressor pipe
directly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the tyre under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. Take care, the bottle of fl uid con-
tains ethylene-glycol. This product
is harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes. Keep it out of
reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to a
PEUGEOT dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle
of sealant product, available from
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket
again.

)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

)
Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A
in
position "1"
; to defl ate: switch A
in
position "0"
and press button B
),
in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the
door aperture on the driver's side),
then remember to check that the
leak is plugged correctly (no further
loss of pressure after several miles
[kilometres]).

)
Remove the compressor, then store
the whole kit.

)
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible to have the tyre
repaired or replaced by a
technician.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) for no more than
approximately 125 miles (200 km).

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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,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on
the hook on the rear parcel shelf
support,

)
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. 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
the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
Wheel bolt fi nisher tool.
Used for removing the wheel bolt
fi nisher caps on alloy wheels.

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

List of tools


Access to the tools


Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pull-
ing at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fitting a steel spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.


Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or alloy.
For 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
centre of the wheel and clip it.


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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a
faulty wheel for the spare
wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The wheelbrace 1
is stowed in the boot
left-hand side trim; for access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
open the access fl ap in the left-hand
side trim,

)
unclip the wheelbrace from its support,
The tools 2
and 3
are stowed in a box
fi tted under the spare wheel; the as-
sembly is installed underneath the rear
of the vehicle (refer to the section "Ac-
cess to the spare wheel" on the follow-
ing page for instructions on how to get
them out).

Access to the tools


List of tools

Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pull-
ing at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other pur-
poses.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim wheel
fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
Wheel bolt fi nisher tool.
Used for removing the wheel bolt
fi nisher caps on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box or in the
tool box under the spare wheel).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special security bolts.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fitting a steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel. The wheel is
secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.


Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is supported by a
winch system underneath the rear of
the vehicle.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.
Taking out the wheel


)
Lift up the cover eyelet, pull the
cover upwards, then pivot it to open
the fl ap; these actions release the
winch and give access to its control
nut.

)
Unscrew this nut fully, using the
wheelbrace 1
, to unwind the winch
cable.

)
Once the wheel/box is on the
ground, disengage the assembly
from the rear of the vehicle.

)
Detach the hook mechanism to
release the wheel/box assembly, as
shown in the illustration.

)
Take out the black plastic centring
cone.

Access to the set of tools


)
Lift up the wheel to release the set
of tools.

)
To open the storage box, slide the
cover until half open, then pull it off.