jacking PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owners Manual

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with a manual
gearbox, engage first gear so as to lock
the wheels.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with an
automatic gearbox, select mode P so as
to lock the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel are on
fixed (not

flashing).
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand. F

T
o remove the wheel bolt cover on each of
the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).
F
F

it the security socket 2 on the wheelbrace
5
to slacken the security bolt.
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 5 o n l y. F

P
lace the foot of the jack 6 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.
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In the event of a breakdown

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Fitting a wheel
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or drop – Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack strictly at
one of the jacking points A or B under
the vehicle, ensuring that the head of the
jack is centred under the contact area on
the vehicle. Other wise, there is a risk of
damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack
dropping
– Risk of injury!
F

E

xtend the jack 6 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 properly 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. F

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

R
emove the 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.
In the event of a breakdown