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5. Fitting the spare wheel
- Position the wheel on the hub and
start tightening the bolts by hand.
-
Carry out an initial tightening of the
bolts using the wheelbrace. -
Lower the vehicle completely by
folding the jack, then remove the
jack.
-
T
ighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them.
-
Place the wheel to be repaired in
the carrier
.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refitted by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible. -
Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier by tightening the
bolt with the wheelbrace.
-
Fully tighten the bolt, then check
that the wheel is held flat against
the floor
.
If this is not the case, repeat the
operation.
Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a jack
(use a stand).
Never use a power driver in place of
the wheelbrace.
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IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
A. Manufacturer's plate.C. Tyres and paint colour code.
B. Serial number.
This is located on the right-hand
middle pillar.
1 - VF Type serial number.
2 - Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
3 - Gross train weight (GTW).
4.1 - Maximum weight on front axle.
4.2 - Maximum weight on rear axle. This is engraved on the front right
wheelarch.
The label C, on the front door gives:
-
the wheel and tyre sizes,
-
the tyre pressures, laden and
unladen
-
the tyre pressure for the spare
wheel,
-
the paint colour code.The tyre pressures should be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Identification markings
