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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.
C.
D

eflation button.
D.
P

ressure gauge (in bars and psi).
E.
C

ompartment housing:
-

a c
able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
v

arious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls,
bicycle


tyres...
Description of the kit
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. White pipe with cap for repair.
H.
B

lack pipe for inflation.
I.
Spe

ed limit sticker. The speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
F Uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F U nscrew 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.
Take care, this product is harmful 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

urn the selector A to the
"sealant"

position.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in
position "O" .
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Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F

S

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

he 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
ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
D
rive immediately for approximately
3 miles (5 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. If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
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2. Inflation
F 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 PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT
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
urn the selector A to the
"Air"


position.
F

U

ncoil 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
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The 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
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
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
urn the selector A to the
"Air"


position.
F

U
ncoil 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 wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the polystyrene spacer,
F

r
emove the carrier box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools*
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.
Procedure for changing a wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
* Depending on the country of sale. 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.
R
emovable towing eye.
For more information on the removable towing
eye, refer to the corresponding section.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
The spare wheel is a steel wheel or a space-
saver wheel, depending on the country of sale.
It is secured by a nut A and a screw B. For the
nut, proceed as follows.
Access to the spare wheel*
Taking out the wheel
F Unscrew the central (coloured) nut.
F R aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
* Depending on the country of sale.
Wheel with wheel trim
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim starting by placing its cut-out
facing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.
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Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the box back in the centre of the wheel and clip it in place.
F

R
efit the polystyrene storage box to
restrain the unit.
F

P

ut the wheel back in its housing.
F

U

nscrew the central (coloured) nut by a
few

turns then put it in place in the centre
of the wheel.
F

T

ighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
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.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an electronic gearbox, place the
gear selector at position R to block the
wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector at position P to block the
wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps 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
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.
Never use:
-

t

he jack for any other purpose than
raising the vehicle,
-

a j

ack other than the one provided
by the manufacturer.
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F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
F
E
xtend the jack 2 until it comes into contact
with the jacking point A or B used; the
contact area A or B on the vehicle must be
correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack.
Ensure that the jack is stable on a
sur face that is not slippery or loose and
positioned only at the jacking point
A
or B under the vehicle, ensuring that
the contact area on the vehicle is
well centred on the head of the jack.
Otherwise there is a risk of damage to
the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping
or slipping - Risk of injury!
F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
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