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Fitting the spare wheelStowing the wheel
- Put the spare wheel in place on the hub
and fit the bolts by hand.
-
Pre-tighen the bolts using the
wheelbrace
d and the bar B .
-
Lower the vehicle completely by folding
the jack
c, then remove the jack.
-


t
ighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace
d and the bar B (tighten


them fully without forcing them). You must place the wheel to be repaired or
the spare wheel under the vehicle to secure
the carrier system.
-
Place the wheel at the rear of the vehicle.
●
For eversions with steel wheels

, hook
the carrier H on the outside.
●
Screw in the grip G to secure the carrier


and wheel. ● For versions with alloy wheels
, position
the strap
j on the outside.
●
Fit the three strap fixing screws I to the


alloy wheel.
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Refer to the "technical data -
Identification markings" section for the
location of the tyre pressure label.
- Fit the long socket A
, the wheelbrace d
and bar
B to the securing screw.
-


t
urn the assembly clockwise to fully
draw in the cable and raise the wheel


under the vehicle.
-
Check that the wheel is positioned
horizontally flat against the floor of the


vehicle and that the the cut-out for the
carrier system is visible.
-
Stow the tools and the trim (depending
on version).
refitting the repaired wheel
Refitting the repaired wheel is the same as
fitting the spare wheel; don't forget to refit
the wheel trim.
the spare wheel is not designed to be used


over long distances. Have the tightening
of the bolts and pressure of the spare
wheel checked by a P
eugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay

.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a P
eugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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PuncturE rEPAIr KItrepairing the tyre
- Apply the parking brake.
-

u
nscrew the tyre valve cap, remove the

filling hose B and screw the ring E onto
the valve. -
Start the engine.
-
Insert the connector G into the nearest
power socket on the vehicle.
-
Switch on the compressor by placing the
switch F in position

"I" (on).
-
Inflate the tyre to a pressure of 5 bar.
to obtain a more accurate reading, you are
advised to check the pressure value on the


pressure gauge H , with the compressor off.
-
Check that the switch F on the


compressor is in position "0" (off).this temporary puncture repair kit stowed

in a bag located in one of the front door
pockets.
It consists of:
-
a cartridge A , containing the sealant


fluid, equipped with:
●
a filling hose B ,
●
a sticker c indicating "max. 80 km/h",
which the driver must af

fix in full view
(on the dashboard) after repairing
the
tyre,
-
a quick guide to use of the repair kit,
-
a compressor d equipped with a
pressure gauge and unions,
-
adaptors, for the inflation of various
items.
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- If a pressure of at least 3 bar is not
reached within 5 minutes, disconnect
the compressor from the valve and the
power socket, then move the vehicle
forward by approximately 10 metres to
distribute the sealant fluid inside the
tyre.
-


t
hen repeat the inflation operation:
●
if a pressure of at least 3 bar

is not
reached within 10 minutes, switch off
your vehicle: the tyre has suffered
too much damage and repair has not
been possible. Contact a P
eugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
●
if the tyre has been inflated to a
pressure of

5 bar, set off again
immediately.
After driving for approximately 10 minutes,
stop and check the pressure of the tyre
again.
Adjust the pressure to the value given on the
label on the driver's door pillar, and contact
a P
eugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
checking and adjusting the
pressure
the compressor can only be used to check
and adjust the pressure.
-
Disconnect the hose I and connect it to


the tyre valve directly; the cartridge will
then be connected to the compressor
and the filling fluid will not be injected.
If it is necessary to deflate the tyre, connect
the hose I to the tyre valve and press the
yellow button, placed in the centre of the
switch on the compressor.
replacing the cartridge
to replace the sealant cartridge, carry out
the following operations:
-
disconnect the hose I ,
-
turn the cartridge to be replaced
anticlockwise and lift it,
-
insert the new cartridge and turn it
clockwise,
-
reconnect the hose I and connect the


hose B in its location.
the cartridge contains ethylene-glycol,


a product which is harmful if swallowed
and which causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
After use, do not discard the cartridge in the
environment, take it to a P
eugeOt


dealer

or an appropriate waste disposal
organisation.
this puncture repair kit and


replacement cartridges are available
from P
eugeOt dealers.
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toWInG
t
owing the vehicle
the removable towing eye is located in the
tool box under the front passenger seat.
unclip the cover using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully

.
Attach the approved towing arm to to the
removable towing eye.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
towing another
vehicle
the fixed towing eye is located on the right
below the bumper.
Attach the approved towing arm to the fixed

eye.
Failure to observe this requirement
may result in damage to certain braking
components and the lack of some braking
assistance systems when the engine is
re-started.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
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 of

f gently.
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 motorway or
fast road,
-
four-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 arm
available...
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toWBAr WItH QuIcKLY
d
EtAcHABLE t
o
WBALL
Presentation
this towball can be fitted and removed
quickly and easily without the use of tools. For information on the maximum
trailer weight and the recommended

nose weight, refer to the "
technical data -
W
eights" section.
For information on safely towing a trailer,
refer to the "Accessories -
towing a trailer"
section.
1.
Carrier

.
2.
Connector socket.
3.
Safety eye.
4.
Detachable towball.
5.
Locking / unlocking wheel.
6.
Key lock.
7.
Key reference label. A.
Locked position; the locking wheel is in


contact with towball (no gap).
B.
unlocked

position; the locking wheel
and towball are no longer in contact
(gap of about 5 mm). Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly
locked and verify the following points:
- the green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
-
the locking wheel is in contact with the
towball,
-
the key lock is on and the key removed;
the locking wheel can no longer be


operated,
-
the towball must no longer move at all in
its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
during use
Never unlock the device when a trailer or


load carrier is fitted to the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle (the
gross V

ehicle
Weight -
gVW), the trailer

, or the sum of the
two (the
gross train Weight - gtW).
Observe the legislation in force in the


country in which you are driving. After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
this


measure applies particularly if the towball
could hinder visibility of the number plate or
lighting.
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Fitting the towball
Below the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug from the towball carrier.Insert the end of the towball 4
into the
carrier 1 and push upwards; it locks in place
automatically. Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A
).
Close the lock 6 using the key.
the locking wheel

5 turns a quarter of a turn
anti-clockwise; take care to keep your hands
clear. Always remove the.
the key cannot be


removed when the lock is open.
Clip the cap onto the lock.
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removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the
socket 2 on the carrier.
Detach the cable on the trailer from the
safety ring 3 on the carrier.
unhook the trailer from the towball.
Refit the protective cover to the towball.
Remove the protective cover from the


towball.
Attach the trailer to the towball.
Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety
ring 3 on the carrier.
Connect the trailer harness to the socket 2
on the carrier. Remove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key.
Insert the key into the lock 6
.
Open the lock using the key.
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grasp the towball 4 firmly with one hand;
with the other hand, pull and turn the locking
wheel 5 clockwise as far as it will go; do not
release the locking wheel.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the
towball and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high
pressure jet wash, the towball must be
removed and the blanking plug inserted in
the carrier.
Apply the label provided to a clearly
visible area, close to the carrier or in
the boot.
For any work on the towbar, got to a
P
eugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
Refit the protective blanking plug to the
carrier

.
Carefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
extract the towball from the bottom of its


carrier 1.
Release the locking wheel; this automatically
stops in the unlocked position (position B ).
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GLoSSArY oF LABELS
this section groups together all of the texts that appear on labels prese\
nt on the vehicle.under the bonnet
A
Original painting
Colour
Code
R e
FINISHINg CODe
B
AIR CONDI
tIONeD VeHICLe - R134A

-
"CFC" FR
ee
QtY

R134A (kg)
c
ONLY

FOR J
uMP
S
tARt
d
DANgeR
A
utOMAtIC eNgINe ReStARt. eXtRACt
tHe KeY

FROM DASHBOARD WH
eN

HOOD IS OP
eNeD
For the vehicle identification labels, refer to the "
technical data" section.
Precautions...