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Temporary puncture repair kit
Complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under theboot floor.
The vehicle's electric system allows theconnection of a compressor for longenough to inflate a tyre after a puncturerepair or for inflating a small inflatable accessory.
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209Practical information
Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards,
)remove the polystyrene storage box, )unclip and remove the box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel
, refit thetrim starting by placing its cut-out at the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels.4.Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the specialsecurity wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted
with them)
. 1
.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle.For raising the vehicle.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, you will have either a
"space saver" spare wheel or a temporarypuncture repair kit.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access
to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloywheels, it is normal to notice, whentightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers do not come into contact withthe "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conicalcontact of each bolt.
Ta k i ng out the wheel
)Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. )Take the wheel out of the boot.