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It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. 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.
Fitting roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
You must see a PEUGEOT dealer to
obtain these roof bars and their specific
fixings.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars.
Direct installation on the
roof (Hatchback)You must only attach the transverse bars to
the four fixing points located in the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the door seals;
raise the seal to access the fixing point.
The roof bar fixings include a lug to be fitted in
the pin of each fixing point.
Fitting on longitudinal bars
(SW)
The transverse bars must be fixed at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
At the front
At the rear
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
specific check. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake , refer to the corresponding
section.
Wheels and tyres
The pressure must be checked on
all tyres, including the spare wheel,
when the tyres are "cold", at least
once a month and before a long
j o u r n ey. Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces
braking efficiency and control of the vehicle's
steering. Regular inspections of the condition
of tyres (tread and sides) and rims are
recommended as well as making sure that
valves are fitted.
Using different size wheels and tyres from
those specified can affect the lifetime of tyres,
wheel rotation, ground clearance and the
speedometer reading and have an adverse
effect on road holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
The pressures given on the tyre pressure label
are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven for
more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles (10
kilometres) at more than 31 mph (50 km/h),
0.3 bar (30 kPa) should be added to the values
given on the label.
Under-inflation increases fuel consumption.
Non-compliant tyre pressure causes premature
wear on tyres and has an adverse effect on the
vehicle's road holding – Risk of an accident!
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F Loosen the degassing bolt.
F O perate the priming pump until fuel appears
in the transparent tube.
F

R
etighten the degassing bolt.
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts (if
the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying
again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

P
ut the cover back in place, clip it and
ensure it is clipped in.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's
equipment:
-
t
emporary puncture repair kit,
-
spar

e wheel.
Access to the tools
The main tools are stowed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
Versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit
Hatchback
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and fold it on itself.
SW
For access to them:
F

o
pen the boot,
Versions with a spare wheel
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
F

r

aise the floor,
F

h
ang the floor hook at the upper boot seal.
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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/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
List of tools
1.Chock to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment).
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box) (depending on equipment).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
With temporary puncture
repair kit
For more information on the Temporary
puncture repair kit , refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel
For more information on the Spare wheel ,
refer to the corresponding section.
4.
Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a 12

V compressor and a
cartridge of sealant to temporarily repair
the wheel and adjust the tyre pressure,
as

well as a speed limit sticker.
5.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cover remover (depending on
equipment).
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
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F Remove 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.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
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 area close
to the driver, to remind the driver that a
wheel is in temporary use.
F

S
witch 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

T
urn the switch to position "O".
F

D
isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

R
eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R
emove the kit.
F

R
emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.F
S tart the compressor by turning the switch
to position " l" until the pressure of the tyre
reaches 2 bars. The sealant product is
injected under pressure into the tyre; do not
disconnect the pipe from the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
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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 in the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it. Do not drive more than 125 miles (200
km)
with a 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 Tyre under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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.
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 the Toolkit .
F

S

tart the compressor by placing the switch
in the " I" position 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. Hatchback
SW
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The spare wheel is of the "space-saver"
type.
Removing the spare wheel
F Slacken the central nut.
F R emove the fixing device (nut and bolt).
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards the back
of
the boot.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in
place
The punctured wheel cannot be placed in
the boot under the floor.
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 , 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 device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel. SW
F

T
ighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
F

R
eturn the tool box to the middle of the
wheel and clip it in place.
Hatchback
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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with a manual
gearbox, engage first gear so as to lock
the wheels.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with an
automatic gearbox, select mode P so as
to lock the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel are on fixed.
The occupants must 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. F

T
o remove the wheel bolt cover on each of
the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).
F

F
it security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to
slacken the security bolt.
F

S
lacken the other bolts using wheelbrace
5
o n l y.F
P lace the foot of jack 6 on the ground and
ensure that it is directly below the front A
or rear B jacking point on the underbody,
whichever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.
F

E
xtend jack 6 until its head comes into
contact with jacking point A or B ; contact
area A or B on the vehicle must be properly
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.
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