2015 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
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.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an electronic gearbox, place the
lever in position R to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
lever in position P to block the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand. F

R
emove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F

F
it the security socket 4 on the wheelbrace
1
to slacken the security bolt (if
fitted).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Never use:
-

t
he jack for any other purpose than
raising the vehicle,
-

a j
ack other than the one provided
by the manufacturer.
List of operations
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F

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emove the wheel.
F
E
xtend the jack 2 until it comes into contact
with the jacking point A or B used; the
contact area A or B on the vehicle must be
correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack. Ensure that the jack is stable on a
sur face that is not slippery or loose and
positioned only at the jacking point
A
or B under the vehicle, ensuring that
the contact area on the vehicle is
well centred on the head of the jack.
Otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping
or slipping - Risk of injury!
F
Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the 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 spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
shoulder of each bolt (see drawing).
When refitting the alloy wheel, ensure
that the wheel bolt washers are clean
and in good condition.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
c ove r.
If your vehicle has a "standard" 15 -inch
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80

km/h).
If your vehicle is fitted with 16 or 17-inch
wheels. use the "space-saver" type
spare wheel and 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 qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured tyre repaired and
the wheel refitted to the vehicle as soon
as possible.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it. F
T ighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket


4 (if your vehicle has them).
F

T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers on each of the bolts
(according to equipment).
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket


4 (if your vehicle has them).
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.

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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
A. Model with light guide
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u

se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w

hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
B. Model without light guide
1. Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. D ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).
4.
D

irection indicators (PWY-24W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W). 1. M
ain beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. D ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(W5-5W).
4.
D

irection indicators (PWY-24W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W).
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D

o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator
bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
extract it.
F

P
ull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
C. GTi model
1. Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. D ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light -emitting diodes - LEDs).
4.
D

irection indicators (light -emitting
diodes - LEDs).
5.
F

ront foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W).

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Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
F Disconnect the main headlamp connector.
F R emove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

P
ull out the bulb and replace it.
Changing daytime running lamp /
sidelamp bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and pull it out.
F

P
ull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

S
pread the spring to release the bulb
(model A ).
F

E
xtract the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom (model A ) or at the top (model B ).
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Changing the daytime running
lamps / sidelamps (light- emitting
diodes - LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing front foglamp /
directional lamps
F Access to the front foglamp is through the orifice below the bumper.
F

D
isconnect the bulb holder connector by
pressing on the top of the tongue.
F

E
xtract the bulb holder by pressing on the
two clips clips (top and bottom).
F

R
eplace the module. To reassemble, carry out these
operations in reverse order.
To obtain this module, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
You can also contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop for this
replacement.