Removing A Wheel - PEUGEOT 308 Handbook

In the event of a breakdown

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
With a manual parking brake, apply the
parking brake and check that the brake
warning lamp is on.
With an electric parking brake, if not
programmed in automatic mode, apply
the parking brake and check that the
brake warning lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the parking brake control lever
are on.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place
the selector at position P to block the
wheels.
the 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.
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F Remove the bolt cover(s) using the tool 3
(according to equipment).
F Fit the security socket 4 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt
(if fitted).
F Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
Do not use:
- the jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,
- a jack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
F Position the foot of the jack on the ground,
ensuring that it is directly below the
vehicle's jacking point A or B, the one
closest to the wheel to be changed.