wheel PEUGEOT 4008 2012 Owner's Guide

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Changing a wheel
The tools are stored in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )Open the boot.)Lift and remove the boot floor. )Ta k e out the tools.
Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for anything else.1.Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
Used to operate the jack. 4.Removable towing eye.
See "Recovering the vehicle".
5
.Security wheel bolt socket (available as
an accessory).
Used to adapt the wheelbrace to thespecial "security" wheel bolts. Procedure for replacin
g a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , remove the trim first using the handle 3
, pulling atthe cutout.When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its cutout opposite the valve and press on its outer edgewith the palm of your hand.

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the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, see "Access to
t
he tools".
Access to the spare wheel
Ta k i ng out the standard wheel
)Unscrew the central bolt A . )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the standard wheel
back in place
) Put the wheel back in its housing.)
Put the central bolt Ain place in the centre of the wheel. )
Tighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.

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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: if possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear to lock the wheels.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use a stand.


List of operations
)If your vehicle is equipped with security
wheel bolts (equipment available as an accessory) fit the security socket 5on the
wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt. )Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. )Extend the jack 2until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A or Bused.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in aclean place.
)
Remove the wheel.

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Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
When using the "space-saver" spare wheel, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired andreplace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 5
(if your vehicle is equipped with
security wheel bolts). )Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow tyres fitted on steel wheel rims, specialbolts available from your PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop mustbe used.

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Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5(if your vehicle is equipped withsecurity wheel bolts).)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wh
eelbrace 1 only.)
Store the tools (refer to the paragraph"Access to the tools").

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Recovering the vehicle



Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
to " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.

General
recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,


- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
To w i ng with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.
)
Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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Vehicles fitted with the 4 wheel drive
system must always be recovered on aflatbed.
Never have the vehicle towed with thefour wheels on the ground, this could damage the transmission.The vehicle must not be towed with the front or rear wheels on the groundevenif it is in front "2WD" (2 wheeldrive) mode.



4 wheel drive (4WD) versions: recovery on a fl atbed

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To w i ng another vehicle
) On the rear bumper, remove the cover
by pulling at the bottom using the jack
handle 1.
)Screw in the towing eye 2fully using the
wheelbrace 3.)Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t distance only.
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor. To gain access to them: )open the boot,
)lift and remove the boot floor, )take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools1. Jack handle. 2.
To w i ng eye. 3.
Wheelbrace.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, smoker'skit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulatedmodule, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds...
"Transports solutions":
towbar with quickly detachable ball, rear carrying platform (easy base), roof bars, boot
liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes, flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels, chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, brushed aluminium interior trim kit, gloss
black interior trim kit, parking brake lever trim,
aluminium gear knob, leather steering wheel...


"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snowchains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...

"Protection":

mat *
, boot carpet, side protective mouldings, door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehiclecover, front and rear bumper protectivemouldings...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.



If a towbar and its harness is fitted outside the PEUGEOT dealer network,this must be done in line with themanufacturer's instructions.

*
To prevent any risk of jamming of thepedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.