wheel PEUGEOT 108 2014 Owner's Manual

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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F
W
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
F
t
u
rn it to the "OFF" position.
F

R
emove the key keeping the switch in the
new position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag display
screen. It stays on while the airbag is
deactivated.
to a
ssure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must
be deactivated when you install a
"rear ward facing" child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove a "rear ward facing" child
seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the "ON" position to reactivate the airbag and
so assure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
Front airbags
Deployment
the airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
th

e front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their forward
movement. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
th
e driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front airbag
display screen. It stays on while the
front airbag is activated.
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117
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...). t
h
is could hamper the operation of
the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ev

en if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
t
h
e
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Lateral airbags
use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a P
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dealer.
Refer to the "Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...).
t
h
is could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. th is
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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Safety

136
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
temporary puncture repair kit
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
S

ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
Spe

ed limit sticker.
th

e 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.th
is kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
th

e vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Access to the kit
Practical information

141
Changing a wheel
F As far as possible, immobilise the vehicle on level, stable, non-slippery ground.
F

A
pply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition (" OFF" mode for vehicles fitted
with "Keyless
e
n
try and Starting") and
engage first gear or reverse for the manual
gearbox, position N for the
etg electronic
gearbox.
Parking the vehicle
Procedure for replacing a wheel by the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
F
I
f necessary, chock the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel to be changed.
F

Y
ou must ensure that the occupants leave
the vehicle and wait in a safe location.
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Access to the spare wheel
and tools
Tools provided
the following tools are installed in a carrier,
located in the centre of the spare wheel:
1.

Wheelbrace
2.
J

ack with handle
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
R

efer to the "
to
wing the vehicle" section.
Tyre pressures
these are indicated on the label affixed to the
middle pillar of the left door, driver's side.
Refer to the "Identification markings" section.All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported only by a jack (use an axle
stand).
Do not use:
-

t
he jack for anything other than
lifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
provided by the manufacturer.
Depending on version, the spare wheel and
tools are stowed in the boot under the floor.
F

R

emove the boot carpet.
F

R

emove the tool carrier.
F
S
lacken the central wheel retaining bolt.
F
R
emove the wheel.
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Removing a wheel
F Remove the label from the middle of the spare wheel (indicating that a wheel needs
repair), and fix it inside the vehicle, where
the driver can see it.
F

R
emove the wheel trim using the end of the
wheelbrace.
F

S
lacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F
P osition the foot of the jack 2 on the
ground and ensure that it is directly below
one the jacking points A or B located on
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be
changed.
F
e
x
tend the jack 2 until its head is in contact
with the jacking point A or B used.
t
h
e
contact sur face A or B on the vehicle used
must engage correctly with the middle of
the head of the jack. F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground,
so that the (not punctured) spare wheel can
be easily fitted.
en

sure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
en

sure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
making sure that the vehicle's contact sur face is centred on the head of the jack. Other wise
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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Fitting the "space-saver"
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
it is normal to notice when tightening
the wheel bolts that the washers do not
come into contact with the "space-
saver" type spare wheel.
t
h
e wheel is
secured by the conical contact sur face
on each bolt. F

P
osition the wheel on the hub.
F
S
crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F
P
re-tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Fitting a wheel
F Remove the bolts and put then in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
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F tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace 1 .
F

S
tore the tools and the wheel in the boot.
F
L
ower the vehicle to the ground.
F
F
old the jack 2 and detach it.
After changing a wheel
As soon as possible, have the
tightness of the wheel bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the punctured tyre repaired or
replaced and refit it to the vehicle as
soon as possible.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
using the "space-saver" spare wheel.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
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.
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.
th
ey must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
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 Maximum link size.
165/65 R14 9 mm
165/60 R15
For more information on snow chains,
contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F

F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the
etg
electronic gearbox).
F

ailure to observe this instruction may
lead to damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, ...) and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine is
started.
F
u
n

lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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