2015 Peugeot RCZ wheel

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first
gear (position P

for the automatic gearbox) to lock the wheels.
Check
that the parking brake indicator lamps are on fixed (not
flashing)

in the instrument panel.
It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
Security socket: for adaptation of the
wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
Specific

to

your

vehicle,

it

is

stored

in

the

glove box.
Wheelbrace:


for

removal

of

the

wheel

fixing

bolts.
j

ack with integrated handle: for lifting the
vehicle.
TOOLS REQUIRE d*
Bolt cover removal tool: for removal of the
bolt
finishers (covers) on alloy wheels.
*

Depending


on

the

country of sale, the vehicle may be equipped with
the tools needed to change a wheel and a spare wheel (see following
pages). Do not use:
-


the jack for any purpose other than lifting the vehicle,
-


a jack other than the one supplied with the vehicle.
If the jack supplied with the vehicle is not present, contact a
PEUGEOT


dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain the jack
defined

for the vehicle by the manufacturer.
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REMOVING A WHEEL
F Position the foot of the jack on the ground directly below one of
the two front A or rear B jacking points provided on the underbody,
whichever is closest to the wheel to be changed.
F

Remove the cover on each of the bolts using the bolt cover removal
tool.
F

Fit the security socket on the wheelbrace to slacken the security
bolt.
F

Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace only
.
F
Extend the jack until its head comes into contact with the jacking
point

A or B used; the vehicle's contact area
A or B must be
correctly engaged with the central part of the head of the jack.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose,
the jack may slip or drop. - Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking
points A or B under the vehicle, making sure that the vehicle's
contact area is centred on the head of the jack. Otherwise there is
a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk
of injury!

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F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
F

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F


Remove the wheel.
FITTING A WHEEL
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F
Screw in the bolts by hand.
F

Pre-tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace fitted with the
security socket.
F


Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace only
.
F

Lower the vehicle fully
.
F

Fold the jack and detach it.
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TOOLS AN d SPARE WHEEL *
Depending on the country of sale, the vehicle is equipped with the tools needed
to change a wheel and may also be equipped with a spare
wheel.
The spare wheel is stowed in a protective cover

, secured to the boot
floor
with Velcro
®.
The

tools

are

held in a storage box under the boot floor.
Never drive with the rear seat folded when the
spare wheel - or a punctured wheel - is present
in the boot.
Warning marking
"Do not release the backrest of the rear seats!"
* According to country.
F Tighten

the

security

bolt

using

the

wheelbrace

fitted

with

the

security socket.
F


T

ighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace only.
F Refit

the

covers

on

each

of

the

bolts.
F

Store the tools in the storage box.
After changing a wheel
Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the new wheel
checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay

.

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Access to the spare wheel*
F Open the boot lid.
F
Remove the spare wheel by grasping the grip of its protective
cover

.
F

Position the wheel vertically so as to read the warning markings.
F


Remove the V
elcro
® located on the tyre tread.
F

Detach the straps, located on each sidewall, then slacken them.
F


Remove the wheel from its protective cover
.
When

refitting

the

wheel
into its cover, place it so that the valve is
opposite


the

strap

fixings.
Access to tools*
F Open the boot lid.
F Lift the boot floor using its strap.
F

Fix it in the vertical position beyond the stops located on the boot
sides.
F


Remove the temporary puncture repair kit for access to the jack.
*

According to country. All
of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
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SNOW CHAINS
Original tyre sizeMaximum link size.
235/45 R18 cannot
be fitted with chains
235/40 R19
225/45 R18 9 mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified

workshop.
Use

only

the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to
your vehicle:The


snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels.
They

must


never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use
of snow chains and the maximum running speed authorised. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared
of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road
surface.
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no
part

of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat
surface on the side of the road.
F

Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F


Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the
manufacturer

.
F

Move of
f gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding
30
mph (50 km/h).
F

Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly
tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before you leave, you practise
fitting

the snow chains on a level and dry surface.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES
The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F
Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph).
F

When you have finished, close the cover carefully to assure the
sealing of the fusebox.
Fuse table
Fuse N° RatingFunctions
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront wash-wipe.
F4 20 ADaytime running lamps.
F5 15 AAir
flow sensor, coolant pump, oil pump,
thermostat, blow-by heater (petrol),
by-pass and EGR electrovalves (Diesel),
diesel heater (Diesel).
F6 10 ASteering wheel angle sensor

, ABS/DSC
control unit, DSC sensor.
F7 10 APower steering control unit, automatic
gearbox, dual function brake switch.
F8 25 AStarter motor control.
F9 10 ADiagnostic socket, directional
headlamps,
particle emission filter pump
(Diesel).
F

11 40 AAir conditioning blower.
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TOWING A VEHICLE
TOWING EYE
This is stored in the boot under the floor.
For access to it:
F

open the boot,
F

raise the floor using the strap,
F

secure it in the vertical position beyond the stops, located on the
sides of the boot,
F


remove the towing eye from the storage box.
GENERAL RECOMMEN d ATIONS
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of
the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and
must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always
use an approved towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any
power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional
recovery service:
-

vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
-


four-wheel drive vehicle,
-


when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock
the steering, or release the parking brake,
-


towing with only two wheels on the ground,
-


where there is no approved towing arm available...