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For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

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witch off the ignition.
F

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ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
For versions with a spare wheel:
5. Wheelbrace.
For removing the hub cap and removing
the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cover remover (according to
equipment).
For removing the wheel bolt head
finishers on alloy wheels.
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant. F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
heck that the compressor switch is at
position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor. Only the 12
V sockets located at the front
of the vehicle and in the boot can be used
to power the compressor.
The 12 V socket located at the back of
the centre console is not suitable for this
purpose.
F
A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F

T
urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the notch provided on the compressor. F
C onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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F Switch on the ignition.If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached
after about 7
minutes, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F
R eplace the cap on the valve.
F R emove the kit.
F

R
emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on
the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle in
standard waste, take it to a PEUGEOT
dealer or an authorised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. Do not exceed the speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Checking / adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a clean place.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S

tart the compressor by turning the switch
to position " l" until the pressure of the tyre
reaches 2.0

bars. The sealant product is
injected under pressure into the tyre; do not
disconnect the pipe of the valve during this
operation (risk of blowback).
F

P

lace the switch in the " O" position.
F

D

isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12

V socket. F

D

rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37

mph (20 and 60

km/h)),
to plug the puncture. F

S
top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V sockets located at the front
of the vehicle and in the boot can be used
to power the compressor.
The 12
V socket located at the back of
the centre console is not suitable for this
purpose.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
If a pressure of 2
bars is not reached
after 7
minutes, this indicates that
the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F
O nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
Do not drive more than 125
miles
(200
km) with the repaired tyre; see a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
to change the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at position " I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure
label. To deflate: press the black button
located on the compressor pipe, near the
valve connection.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
For access to the spare wheel, first refer to
section on Access to the tools.
Depending on version, the spare wheel is
a standard size steel or alloy wheel.
For some countries of sale, it is the
"space saver" type.
Removing the wheel
F Slacken the central nut.
F R emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
Removing a wheel
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove
the wheel trim by pulling at the valve
aperture using the wheelbrace.
When refitting the wheel , after
tightening the wheel bolts, refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in
line with the valve and then pushing it into
place all round its edge with the palm of
your hand.
F

P

ut the wheel back in its housing. F

S
lacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
F

P
osition the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central nut clicks, to
retain the wheel correctly.
F

R
eturn the tool box to the middle of the
wheel and clip it in place.
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After changing a wheel
Put the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.With a "space-saver" type spare wheel 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.
The following is recommended:
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d
eactivate some driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise
control with Stop function, etc.), as
indicated on the label attached to the
wheel,
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d
o not exceed the maximum
authorised speed of 50
mph
(80


km/h).
F
P

ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F
S

crew in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
F
P

re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5 fitted with the security
socket
2 .
F P

re-tighten the other bolts using
wheelbrace
5 o

n l y.
F

L

ower the vehicle again fully.
F

F

old jack 6 and detach it.
F Tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 5 fitted with the security socket 2 .
F Tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace 5
o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers to the bolts (depending
on equipment).
F

S
tore the tools.
Changing a bulb
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.
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The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
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t

he sunroof and its electric blind,
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t

he electric windows,
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t

he date and time,
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t

he preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stored in a toolbox, under the
boot floor.
For more information on Access to the tools
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its top left corner.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm. F

P
lace the gearbox in neutral.
Failure to follow this instruction may
cause damage to some components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance when the
engine is restarted.
F
U
nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the left.
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F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F I nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
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 the vehicle is towed with its
engine off, there is no longer braking and
steering assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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w
hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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