2021 Peugeot 308 wheel

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Practical information
7impact on the vehicle’s behaviour and the
environment.
New vehicle
During the first few particle filter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Manual parking brake
If you notice excessive brake lever travel
or decreased effectiveness, the parking
brake must be adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to 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.
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.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated 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 over 31 mph (50 km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated 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!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. It is recommended to regularly check the
condition of the tyres (tread and sidewalls) and
wheel rims as well as the presence of the valves.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; it is imperative to replace the
tyres.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, 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.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road-holding and braking performance.

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Practical information
► Insert the AdBlue® pump nozzle and refill the
tank until the nozzle stops automatically.
Important:
To avoid overfilling the AdBlue® tank, it is
recommended:
►

T

o top up between 10 and 13 litres using
AdBlue
® containers.
Or
►

When filling at a service station, to stop
after the third automatic cut-off of the nozzle.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling
road, in an automatic car wash, or being
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.
With a manual gearbox and
electric parking brake
/
Release procedure
► With the engine running and while depressing
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the
neutral position.
►

While depressing the brake pedal, switch off
the ignition. ►


Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition again.
►

While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
►

Release the brake pedal, then switch off the
ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine.
With an automatic gearbox
and electric parking brake
/
Release procedure
► With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select mode N and switch off the
ignition.
Within 5
seconds:
►

Switch on the ignition again.
►


While depressing the brake pedal, move the
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm
mode

N.
►

While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
►


Release the brake pedal, switch off the
ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the
gearbox engages mode P

; it is then necessary to
restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
Keyless Entry and Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on or off. If you do,
the engine will start, requiring you to restart
the procedure.
Advice on care and maintenance
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
Exterior
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment - risk of
damaging the electrical components!
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or
extremely cold conditions.
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure
to lock the doors and, depending on version,
move the electronic key away and deactivate

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In the event of a breakdown
Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
–
temporary puncture repair kit,
–


spare wheel.
Accessing the tools

The tools are stored in the boot under the floor.
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle and may vary depending on
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/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
List of tools

1. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
To adapt 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

4. Temporary puncture repair kit (depending on
equipment)
Includes a 12 V compressor and a cartridge
of sealant
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust
the tyre pressure.
5. Speed limit sticker
For more information about the Temporary
puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.

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8With spare wheel

5.Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
Temporary puncture repair kit
(Type 1)
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge,
it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located
on the tyre tread.
The vehicle's electric system allows the connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Composition of the kit

1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
nail, screw) which have penetrated into
the tyre.
►

Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic
and apply the parking brake.
►


Follow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility
jacket, etc.) according to the legislation in force
in the country in which you are driving.
►


Switch the ignition off.
►


Uncoil
the pipe stowed under the compressor.

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► Connect the pipe from the compressor to the
bottle of sealant.


► Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it
in the notch provided on the compressor.
►

Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean place.


► Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten
firmly
.
►

Check that the compressor switch is in
position

"O".
►

Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under
the compressor

.
►

Connect the compressor's electric plug to the
vehicle's 12

V socket.
Only the 12 V socket located at the front
of the vehicle can be used to power the
compressor .
► Affix the speed limit sticker .
The speed limit sticker must be affixed
inside the vehicle in the area close to the
driver, to remind them that a wheel is in
temporary use.
Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on this label.
► Switch the ignition on.

► Switch on the compressor by moving the
switch to position " I
" until the tyre pressure
reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected
under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk
of blowback).
If after approximately 7 minutes, the
pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this
indicates that the tyre is not repairable;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
►

Move the switch to position " O

".
►

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

V socket.
►

Remove the kit.
►


Refit the cap on the valve.
►


Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

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In the event of a breakdown
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Composition of the kit

A. "Repair" or "Inflation" position selector.
B. On I / off O switch.
C. Deflation button.
D. Pressure gauge (in bars and psi).


E. Compartment housing a cable with an adaptor for a 12V socket.
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. White pipe with cap for repair and inflation.
H. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
1. Sealing
► Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic
and apply the parking brake.
►

Follow 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.
►


Switch the ignition off.
► Turn selector A to the "Repair"
position.
►

Check that switch
B is in position "O".
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
may have penetrated the tyre.


► Uncoil the white pipe G fully.
► Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
►

Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
►


Connect the compressor's electric plug to the
vehicle's 12V socket.
Only the 12V socket located at the front
of the vehicle can be used.
► Affix the speed li mit 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.

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8Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on this label.
► Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: set switch B to position "I"; to deflate:
set switch B to position "O" and press button C),
following the vehicle's tyre pressure label.
If, after approximately seven minutes,
this pressure is not reached, this
indicates that the tyre is irreparable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for
assistance.
►

Remove the kit and stow it.
Do not drive more than 125 miles
(200 km) with a repaired tyre; see a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the tyre changed.
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.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
EC.
Some parts of the jack such as the
screws and hinges could cause injury:
avoid touching them.
Carefully remove any traces of grease.
Wheel with wheel trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel
trim, starting by aligning the cutout with the
valve and then pushing the trim into place all
round its edge with the palm of your hand.
►

Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
►


Follow 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. ►


Switch off the ignition.
Accessing the spare wheel

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the
floor.
Depending on the country of sale, the spare
wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space-saver"
type.
To access the spare wheel, first refer to the Tool
kit section.

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Taking out the wheel

► Unscrew the (coloured) central nut.
► Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►

Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear

.
►

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
► Put the wheel back in place in its housing.
► Give the (coloured) nut on the bolt a few
turns to loosen it,
►

Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►


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


► Put the support box back in place in the
centre of the wheel and clip it.
►

Put the polystyrene storage box back in
place.
Removing the wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
With a manual parking brake, apply the
parking brake and check that the brake
warning lamp is on.
With an electric parking brake, if not set to
automatic mode, apply the parking brake and
check that the brake warning lamp and the P
indicator lamp on the parking brake control
lever are on.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear to
lock the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the selector
at position P to lock the wheels.
You must ensure that the occupants have left
the vehicle and are located in a safe place.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.




► Remove the bolt cover(s) using the tool 7
(according to equipment).
►

Fit the anti-theft socket 2
on to the
wheelbrace 5 in order to loosen the anti-theft bolt
(where fitted).
►

Loosen the other bolts using the wheelbrace
5

only.
Do not use:
– the jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,