PEUGEOT 308 SW BL 2009 Owners Manual
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t y r e u n d e r -
i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , t h e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the sys-
tem is reinitialised by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony,
e t h a n e d i o l . . . ) i f s w a l l o w e d a n d
c a u s e s i r r i t a t i o n t o t h e e y e s . K e e p
it out of reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, unscrew it
completely at its cap and pull off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
PEUGEOT dealers.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the
c o m p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h B in
position "1" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h B in
position "0" and press button E ) , i n
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
h a n d d o o r a p e r t u r e ) .
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer for
assistance.
Remove and stow the kit.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) l i m i t i n g t h e d i s t a n c e
t r a v e l l e d t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 0 m i l e s
( 2 0 0 k m ) .
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer as
soon as possible.
Have the tyre inspected by a technician, who can then advise
you whether it can be repaired
or should be replaced.
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This repair kit is available from
PEUGEOT dealers.
It is designed to repair holes of a
m a x i m u m d i a m e t e r o f 6 m m , o n l y
where located on the tyre tread or
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a bottle of sealant which per-
mits temporary repair of the tyre so that
you can drive to the nearest garage.
The kit is stowed in the boot storage
tray. Using the kit
Switch off the ignition.
Tick the wheel to be repaired on the
speed limitation sticker enclosed
t h e n a f fi x t h e s t i c k e r t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s
steering wheel to remind you that a
wheel is in temporary use.
Clip the bottle 1 on the compressor 2 .
Check that the switch A is tilted to
position "0" .
Connect the pipe of the bottle 1 to
the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
Unwind the pipe of the compressor
2
fully, then connect it to the bottle.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONIf this pressure has not been
r e a c h e d a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y fi v e t o
ten minutes, the tyre cannot be re-
paired; contact a PEUGEOT dealer
to have your vehicle repaired.
Switch on the compressor by tilting
the switch A to position "1" until the
tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
Remove the compressor and store
the bottle in the plastic bag, supplied
in the kit, to avoid staining your
v e h i c l e w i t h t r a c e s o f fl u i d .
D r i v e i m m e d i a t e l y f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t w o m i l e s ( t h r e e k i l o m e t r e s ) , a t
reduced speed (between 10 and
3 5 m p h [ 2 0 a n d 6 0 k m / h ] ) , t o p l u g
the puncture.
Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.
Connect the compressor pipe
directly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.
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I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t y r e u n d e r -
i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , t h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a -
tion warning lamp will remain on after
the wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
T a k e c a r e , t h e b o t t l e o f fl u i d c o n -
tains ethylene-glycol. This product
is harmful if swallowed and causes
i r r i t a t i o n t o t h e e y e s . K e e p i t o u t o f
reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a single
use; even if only partly used, it must
be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to a
PEUGEOT dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle
of sealant product, available from
PEUGEOT dealers.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket
again.
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the
c o m p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h A in
position "1" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h A in
position "0" and press button B ) ,
in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the
d o o r a p e r t u r e o n t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e ) ,
then remember to check that the
leak is plugged correctly (no further
loss of pressure after several miles
[ k i l o m e t r e s ] ) .
Remove the compressor, then store
the whole kit.
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer as
soon as possible to have the
tyre repaired or replaced by a
technician.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) f o r n o m o r e t h a n
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 5 m i l e s ( 2 0 0 k m ) .
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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed in the boot under
t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,
u n c l i p a n d r e m o v e t h e b o x c o n t a i n i n g
the tools. A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removal of the wheel trim and r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g b o l t s .
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3. Socket for the security bolts
( l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
For adaptation of the wheelbrace to the special security bolts.
List of tools
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , d e t a c h t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 pulling
at the valve passage hole.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m s t a r t i n g b y p l a c i n g i t s n o t c h f a c i n g t h e
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
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Fixing the steel spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g , t h a t
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or alloy.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous
page.
Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back 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 wheel.
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
P u t t h e b o x b a c k i n p l a c e i n t h e
centre of the wheel and clip it.
T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t fi t t e d w i t h
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a
faulty wheel for the spare
wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The wheelbrace 1 is installed in the boot
left-hand side trim.
The tools 2 and 3 a r e i n s t a l l e d i n a b o x ,
in the centre of the spare wheel, placed
underneath the vehicle.
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
open the boot,
o p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p i n t h e l e f t - h a n d
side trim,
remove the wheelbrace from its
support,
refer to the paragraph "Access to
t h e s p a r e w h e e l " o n t h e n e x t p a g e
to retrieve the other tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , d e t a c h t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 pulling
at the valve passage hole.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m s t a r t i n g b y p l a c i n g i t s n o t c h f a c i n g t h e
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
vehicle. Do not use them for other pur-
poses.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removal of the wheel trim and r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g b o l t s .
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3. Socket for the security bolts
( l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
For adaptation of the wheelbrace to the special security bolts.
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Fixing the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g , t h a t
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel. The wheel is
secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a winch
system underneath the vehicle.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.
Taking out the wheel
O p e n t h e fl a p w i t h t h e e y e t o r e l e a s e
the winch and access its control
nut.
Unscrew this nut fully, using the
wheelbrace 1 , to unwind the winch
cable.
D e t a c h t h e w h e e l / b o x a s s e m b l y
from the rear of the vehicle.
Take out the hook to release the
w h e e l / b o x a s s e m b l y , a s s h o w n i n
the illustration.
Take out the black plastic centring
cone.
Take out the wheel to gain access to
t h e b o x .
S l i d e t h e b o x c o v e r t o t h e c e n t r e
and remove it to gain access to the
other tools.
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T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t fi t t e d w i t h
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer. Putting the wheel back in place
Store the corresponding tools in the
b o x a n d c l o s e t h e c o v e r .
P o s i t i o n t h e b o x o n t h e g r o u n d a n d
centre the spare wheel on it.
Position the black plastic centring
cone (on the steel or "space-saver"
t y p e w h e e l o n l y ) .
P a s s t h e h o o k i n t o t h e b o x c o v e r .
R a i s e t h e w h e e l / b o x a s s e m b l y
underneath the vehicle by tightening
the winch control nut using the
wheelbrace 1 .
Tighten fully and check that the
w h e e l i s h o r i z o n t a l l y fl u s h a g a i n s t
t h e fl o o r .
C l o s e t h e fl a p w i t h t h e e y e t o l o c k
the winch.
If you purchase a wheel of standard
size to replace the "space-saver"
type spare wheel, the spacer, lo-
cated underneath the vehicle, must
be removed. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
d o e s n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : t h e g r o u n d
must be level, stable and non-slip-
pery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r *
to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that
the occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
r a i s e d u s i n g a j a c k ; u s e a n a x l e
stand.
Removing the wheel
List of operations
Fit the security socket 3 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt.
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underbody, whichever
is closest to the wheel to be changed.
E x t e n d t h e j a c k 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 A
or B used.
Raise the vehicle until there is
s u f fi c i e n t s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e w h e e l
and the ground to admit the spare
( n o t p u n c t u r e d ) w h e e l e a s i l y .
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.
Remove the wheel.
* p o s i t i o n R for the electronic gear
c o n t r o l g e a r b o x ; P for the auto-
m a t i c g e a r b o x .