Wheels Peugeot 208 2017 User Guide

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Only use the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheels fitted to your vehicle:Original tyre size Maximum link size
185/65 R15 9
mm
195/55 R16
2 0 5 /4 5 R17 7
mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving advice
,
particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Please respect the maximum authorised
towable weights, indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
For more information on Weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle)
refer to the corresponding section.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
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Advice on care
General recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Warranty and Maintenance Record.
Matt paint
If your vehicle is coated with a clear, matt
varnish, it is essential that you take the
following instructions into account to avoid
damaging the paint, following an inappropriate
treatment. These instructions are also valid for
the alloy wheels coated in a clear, matt varnish.
Textured paint
The textured paint reacts to light with variations
of appearance and finish that emphasise the
car's lines and form. This paint coating has
particles that remain visible and create a
unique satin relief effect. Its lightly granulated
texture gives it a surprising feel.Observe the following recommendations
to avoid damaging the paint finish:
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N ever clean the vehicle without water.
-

N
ever clean your vehicle in an
automatic roller-brush car wash.
-

N
ever select the program with hot wax
finish.
-

N
ever use a high pressure jet washer
fitted with a brush as this may scratch
the paint sur face.
-

N
ever polish the body or the alloy
wheels. This makes the paint bright.
-

D
o not use paint restorers, abrasive
or polishing products, or bright paint
preser vers (wax polish, for example).
These products are only suitable for
bright finishes. Using them on vehicles
finished with matt paint seriously
damages the sur face finish of the
vehicle, resulting in particular in the
appearance of irreversible bright or
stained areas. On the other hand:
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C hoose a high pressure wash, or at least a
high-flow water jet.
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R

inse the vehicle with demineralised water.
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G
ently wipe the body with a clean
microfibre cloth.
-

C
arefully wipe off any fuel spilt on the body
using a soft cloth, then allow to dry.
-

C
lean off minor marks (for example, finger
marks), using the maintenance product
recommended by PEUGEOT.
It is always preferable to have paint
repairs carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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Spare wheel
Access to the tools
List of tools
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the
wheel fastening bolts.
2. Jack with integrated crank.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the security bolts.
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
5. Towing eye.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to
the associated section.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access:
F

o

pen the boot,
F

l

ift the floor and remove it,
F

r

emove the carrier box containing the tools. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Wheel with hub cap
When refitting the wheel, refit the hub
cap starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with the
palm of your hand.
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Parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle where it does not block
traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake.
Switch the ignition off.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to block the wheels.
With an electronic gearbox, place the
lever in position R to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
lever in position P to block the wheels.
Check for fixed illumination of the parking
brake warning lamps in the instrument
panel.
Make absolutely certain that all the
occupants have left the vehicle and are
waiting in a safe area.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Removing a wheel
F Place the foot of 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.
Ensure that the jack is stable on a sur face
that is not loose or slippery and positioned
only at jacking points A or B under the
vehicle, making sure that the jack head is
centred at the contact point on the vehicle.
Other wise, there is a risk of damage to
the vehicle and/or the jack collapsing or
slipping – Risk of injury!
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (depending on
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 wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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F Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B ,
whichever is used; the contact area A or B
on the vehicle must be correctly inserted
into the central part of the head of the jack.
F

Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
F

R

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

R

emove the wheel.
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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security socket
4 (if your vehicle has them).
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

L
ower the vehicle again fully.
F

F
old the jack 2 and detach it. F

T
ighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security socket
4 (if your vehicle has them).
F

T
ighten the other bolts using 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.After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, first remove the central cover.
If your vehicle has a "standard" 15 -inch
spare wheel, do not exceed 50
mph
(80

km/h).
If your vehicle is fitted with 16 or 17-inch
wheels, use the "space-saver" type
spare wheel and do not exceed 50 mph
(80

km/h).
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you
on whether the tyre can be repaired or if it
must be replaced.
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General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The 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.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main 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 towbar
available.Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Towing your vehicle
F In the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at bottom right.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully, until it reaches
a stop.
F

I
nstall the towbar.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral.
F

W
ith an electronic gearbox, place the gear
lever in position N .
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
lever in position N .
In the event of a breakdown