Peugeot 508 2016 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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this kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
th
is kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
O

ne chock* to block one of the front
wheels of the vehicle.
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
F

or more information on towing, refer to the
corresponding section. *

D
epending on the country of sale or
equipment.th e vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
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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.th e 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.
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Repair procedure
1. SealingF uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F un screw 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.
ta

ke 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.
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 off the ignition.
F
t
u

rn the selector A to the
"sealant"


position.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in
position "O" .
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

S

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


t
h
e 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
a
ke care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five 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.Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a P
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Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
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2. InflationF 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 P
e

uge
Ot
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 P
e

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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
u

rn the selector A to the
"Air"


position.
F
u
n

coil 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
n
screw the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fluid.
th

e expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
th

e 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
P
e

uge
Ot d
ealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from P
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Ot

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
u
rn the selector A to the
"Air"


position.
F
u
n
coil 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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Spare wheel
the tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
to g
ain access to them:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

p
osition the floor vertically (SW and non-
hybrid R XH: in its guide) for access to the
tools.
Procedure for changing a wheel with punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
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. 3.
W

heel bolt cover removal 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.
A w
heel chock for immobilising the
vehicle*.
6.

t
o
wing eye.
S

ee "
to
wing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
* Depending on country of sale or equipment.
th
e jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
th
e jack conforms to e
u
ropean
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/C
e.
the jack does not require any maintenance.
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Wheel with wheel trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
th
e spare wheel is located in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
Depending on the country of sale, the spare
wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
spare wheel is restrained either by a strap or
a securing nut A and bolt B . For the nut, the
procedure is given below. F
u
n
screw the (coloured) central nut.
F
R
aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F t
a
ke the wheel out of the boot.
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Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the box back in place in the centre of the wheel and clip it.
F

P
ut the polystyrene storage box back in
place.
F
P
ut the wheel back in its housing.
F
un
screw the (coloured) central nut by a
few

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

ghten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.Tyre under-inflation detection
the space-saver type or steel spare
wheel does not have a sensor.
th

e punctured wheel must be repaired
by a P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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 unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
lever in position P to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on. F

R
emove the wheel 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.
th

e 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.
If your vehicle does not have a jack, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop for
the part numbers of the tools needed to change a wheel: jack and wheelbrace.
Do not use:
-

t
he jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,
-

a j
ack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
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