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F uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the sealant cartridge.
F
t
u
rn the the sealant cartridge and secure it
in the cut-out provided on the compressor.
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre. F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
onnect the hose from the sealant
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be
repaired and tighten firmly.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

S

ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position).
F
u
n
coil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect compressor's plug to the vehicle's
12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
ta
ke care, the sealant 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.
th

e use-by date is marked on the
cartridge.
After use, do not discard the
cartridge by the roadside, take it to a
P
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dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop. 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 tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and leave it running until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.


t
h
e sealant product is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe
from the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing and stains).
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F Place the switch in the "O" position.
F R emove the kit.
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.
Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F
u
n
coil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary
adjust the tyre pressures
F

R

emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F
u
n

coil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S

crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
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Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
Refer to the "
un
der-inflation detection"
section.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information, refer to the
"
un

der-inflation detection" section.
F

S

tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.


t
o d

eflate: press the black button on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.
F

O

nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R

emove the kit then stow it.
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Changing a wheel
F As far as possible, immobilise the vehicle on level, stable, non-slippery ground.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

S
witch off the ignition (" OFF" mode for
vehicles fitted with "Keyless
e
n
try and
Starting").
F
e
n
gage first gear or reverse for a manual
gearbox, position N for an
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.
Refer 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).
Never use a jack other than the one
listed by the manufacturer. If your
vehicle does not have one, contact
a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for
your vehicle.
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.
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 area 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! F
ex tend the jack 2 until its head is in contact
with the jacking point A or B used.
t
h
e
contact area A or B on the vehicle used
must engage correctly with the middle of
the head of the jack.
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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.
Fitting a wheel
F Remove the bolts and put then in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
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.
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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
d

ealer 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.
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


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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.
t
h

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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