Peugeot 508 RXH 2014 Owner's Manual

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Repair procedure
1. SealingF uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F un screw the cap from the white pipe.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
ta

ke care, this product is harmful (e.g.
ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed
and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F
t
u

rn the selector A to the "sealant"
position.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in
position "O" .
Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

S

witch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.


t
h
e sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing). F
R
emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.

t
a
ke care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F
S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop .
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2. InflationF Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
As soon as possible, go to a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
F
t
u

rn the selector A to the "air"
position.
F
u
n

coil the black pipe H fully.
F

C

onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F
u
n
screw the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fluid.
th

e expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
th

e sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
P
e

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Ot d
ealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from P
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dealers or from a qualified workshop.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-

c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F
t
u
rn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F
u
n
coil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C ), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
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Changing a wheelProcedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
th
e tools are located in the boot, behind the
rear seats.
Access to the tools
List of tools*
3. "Bolt cover" tool. F or removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.
O

ne wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.
6.


t
o
wing eye.
S

ee "
to
wing the vehicle".
Before doing any work on your vehicle,
switch off the ignition ( Ready lamp off)
to avoid any risk of injury resulting from
automatic operation of the engine.
When using lifting equipment (a jack
for example), take care to use the
jacking points provided, so as to avoid
damaging the high voltage cables.
All of 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.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
* Depending on country of sale.
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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and put the gear
lever in position A , M or R to block the
wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
th

e 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
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F

F
it the security socket 4 on the
wheelbrace


1 to slacken the security bolt
(if fitted).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
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F 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. F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
F

R
emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
F
ex tend the jack 2 until its base plate is in
contact with the ground. en sure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly
below the location A or B used.
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Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
to store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
c ove r.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a P
e
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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket


4.
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.Tyre under-inflation detection
the spare wheel (space-saver or steel
rim) does not have a sensor.
th

e punctured wheel must be repaired
by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it. F
ti ghten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket


4.
F
t
i
ghten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers on each of the bolts
(according to equipment).
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
ta
ke account of the legislation in force in your
country on the use of snow chains and the
maximum running speed authorised.
th

e snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels.
t
h
ey must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
For more information on snow chains,
contact a P
e

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Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
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.
us

e only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle.
Original tyre size Chain specification
225/55 R17 Maximum link size :
9 mm
245/45 R18
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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