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Spare wheel
Access to the tools
List of tools
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the
wheel fastening bolts.
2. Jack with integrated crank.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the security bolts.
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
5. Towing eye.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to
the associated section.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access:
F

o

pen the boot,
F

l

ift the floor and remove it,
F

r

emove the carrier box containing the tools. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Wheel with hub cap
When refitting the wheel, refit the hub
cap starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with the
palm of your hand.
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Parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle where it does not block
traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake.
Switch the ignition off.
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 for fixed illumination of the parking
brake warning lamps in the instrument
panel.
Make absolutely certain that all the
occupants have left the vehicle and are
waiting in a safe area.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Removing a wheel
F Place the foot of 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.
Ensure that the jack is stable on a sur face
that is not loose or slippery and positioned
only at jacking points A or B under the
vehicle, making sure that the jack head is
centred at the contact point on the vehicle.
Other wise, there is a risk of damage to
the vehicle and/or the jack collapsing or
slipping – Risk of injury!
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (depending on
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 wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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F Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B ,
whichever is used; the contact area A or B
on the vehicle must be correctly inserted
into the central part of the head of the jack.
F

Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-saver" 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 steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
F

R

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

R

emove the wheel.
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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
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.
F

L
ower the vehicle again 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 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.After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, first remove the central cover.
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).
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you
on whether the tyre can be repaired or if it
must be replaced.
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