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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "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
"space-saver" spare wheel.
t
h
e wheel
is secured by the conical sur face of
each bolt. F

P
ut 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 (according to equipment).
F

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

L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old the jack 2 and detach it.
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F tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket


4 (according to equipment).
F
t
i
ghten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt cover(s) (according to
ve r s i o n).
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
th
e tyre inflation pressures are given on
this


label.
After changing a wheel
to store the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, first remove the central cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80


km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
If your vehicle has tyre under-inflation
detection, check the tyre pressures then
reinitialise the system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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12 V battery
the battery is located under the bonnet.to g
ain access to it:
F

O
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch.
F

S
ecure the bonnet stay.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off. If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
th

ey must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
ta

ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
F Remove the plastic cover to access the (+) terminal.
th

e (-) terminal of the battery is not accessible.
A remote earth point is located on the engine.
In the event of a breakdown