2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates that the tyre is not repairable; contacta PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.


)Switch on the compressor by moving
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).
) Remove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
Take care to avoid stainin
g your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
) Drive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reducedspeed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.) Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.

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2. Infl ation )
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.

)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: 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 thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
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).




As soon as possible, go to a PEUGEOTdealer or a qualified workshop.You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be replaced.
)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, it must be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from PEUGEOT dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, withoutinjecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.

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Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are located in the boot, behind the
rear seats.
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 the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5. One wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.
6.Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".



Before doing any work on your vehicle, switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
When using lifting equipment (a jackfor example), take care to use the
jacking points provided, so as to avoiddamaging the high voltage cables.
All o
f these tools are specific to your vehicle andcan vary according to the level of equipment. 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.

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Dependin
g on country of sale.

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

Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,switch off the ignition and put the gear lever in position A
, M
or Rto block the wheels.Check that the braking warning lampand the P
warning lamp in the parking brake control lever come on.The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3 (according to equipment).)
Fit the security socket 4
on the wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security bolt (if fitted). )
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

)Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace 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.
) Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is incontact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directlybelow the location Aor B
used.

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Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. 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 repaired and refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
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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 4.4) Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wh
eelbrace 1only.

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Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 4.4)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts
(according to equipment).)
Store the tools in the box.