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Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
( 80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.
F S ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre. F

T
urn the sealant bottle and secure it in the
cut-out provided on the compressor.
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 bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F
U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
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F Start the compressor by turning the switch to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0
bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
If after around 5 to 7
minutes the pressure
of 2
bars is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance.
F

P
lace 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 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a PEUGEOT dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Checking / adjusting tyre
pressures
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
ncoil 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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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

S
witch on the compressor by moving the
switch to the position " I" and adjust the
pressure as shown on the vehicle tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button on the compressor hose by 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.
F

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

S
witch on the ignition. Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding
section.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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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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Taking out the wheel
F Unscrew the central nut.
Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F
G
ive the bolt a few turns to loosen it.
F

P
osition the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central nut clicks, to
retain the wheel correctly. F

P
ut the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel and clip it.
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
According to country, the spare wheel may be
steel, alloy or of the "space-saver" type. F

R
emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F
R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F
T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
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Changing a bulb
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y or
abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent
or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep the
lance directed towards the lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to
damage their protective coating and
seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp has
been switched off for several minutes –
Risk of serious burns!
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new
bulb with the same type and specification. In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
Front lamps
A. Model with light guide
1.
Main beam headlamps (H7- 55W).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7- 55W).
3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light emitting diodes – LEDs).
4. Direction indicators (PWY-24W).
5. Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11- 55W).
B. Model without light guide
1.Main beam headlamps (H7- 55W).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7- 55W).
3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
(W5-5W).
4. Direction indicators (PWY-24W).
5. Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11- 55W).
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5.Foglamp (P21W).
Light- emitting diodes – LEDs
For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Reversing lamps and direction
indicators
These two bulbs are changed from inside the
boot:
F

O
pen the boot. F

R
emove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel.
F
U
nscrew and remove the nut.
F
D
isconnect the lamp unit connector.
F
U
nclip the lamp unit and carefully extract it
pulling straight towards you.
F
P
ress the four tabs and remove the bulb
h o l d e r.
F

T
urn the bulb a quarter turn, pull it out and
fit a new bulb. To reassemble, proceed in reverse order.
Make sure to engage the lamp unit in its guides
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp.
Third brake lamp
F Unscrew the fixing pins on each side of the
lamp, without removing them completely.
F

P
ush on the screws to unclip the lamp unit.
F

D
isconnect the lamp unit connector.
F

R
emove the lamp unit from the outside.
F

T
urn the bulb holder corresponding to the
faulty lamp a quarter turn and pull it out.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, proceed in reverse order.
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To w i n gReconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise lever A fully.
F R efit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
F

P
ush clamp B fully down.
F

L
ower lever A to lock clamp B .
Do not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems. If
minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):
-

t
he remote control key,
-
etc.The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours). Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
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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:
-
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 .
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Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to some components (braking,
transmission, etc.) and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
restarted.
F

U
nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye completely.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamp on both
vehicles.
F

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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