Peugeot 208 2012 Owner's Manual

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Changing a wheel

The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it. )remove the carrier box containing the tools.


Access to the tools
List of tools
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers)on alloy wheels.4.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".

Procedure for chan
ging a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
All o
f these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1.Wheelbrace. For removing the wheel trim and removing
t
he wheel bolts.2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trimstarting by placing its notch facing thevalve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
th
e floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be
steel, alloy or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph"Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel


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.

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Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the box back in the centre of the wheel
and clip it in place.)Put the wheel back in its housing.)Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few
turns then put it in place in the centre of the
wh
eel. )Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear *
to blockthe wheels. Check that the parking brake warninglamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3(according toequipment). ) Fit the security socket 4on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
*
position R
for an electronic
gearbox; P
for an automatic gearbox.

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place. )
Remove the wheel.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location Aor B
used.)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting,it is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repairedand refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 4 (if your vehicle has them). )Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 4(if your vehicle has them). )
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts(according to equipment). )
Store the tools in the box.

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps
A. Model with light guide

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.


The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
B. Model without light guide
1.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).5.Front foglamps (directional accordingto version) (H11- 55W)).

1.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (W5-5W).4.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).5.
Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11- 55W).

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Changing dipped beam headlampbulbs
) Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. ) Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Spread the spring to release the bulb(model A
). A)
Extract the bulb and change it.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealingof the headlamp.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates the failure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn andextract it. )Pull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positionin
g the alignment lug at
the bottom (model A ) or at the top (model AB ).

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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.)Disconnect the bulb connector. )Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Changing daytime running lamp /
sidelamp bulbs
) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull it out.)
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.


Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.