Peugeot 308 III Spare Wheel and Tyre Repair Kit

Hello and welcome. In this post, we'll look at what to do with a flat tyre on your Peugeot 308. We cover where the tool kit is, how to use the temporary puncture repair kit and how to change a wheel using the spare.

Quick Reference

Tool kit

Your 308 comes with a set of tools. What it contains depends on your car's equipment: a temporary puncture repair kit or a spare wheel. These tools are specific to your vehicle and may vary with the level of equipment. Do not use them for any other purpose.

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor. How you reach it depends on the type of boot floor fitted.

Versions with a rigid boot floor:

1. Open the boot: Open the boot.
2. Lift the floor: Lift the rigid boot floor.
3. Hold it up: Attach the floor hook to the upper boot seal.

Versions with a hinged boot carpet (Rechargeable hybrid or Electric):

1. Open the boot: Open the boot.
2. Unfold the carpet: Pull the handle of the hinged boot carpet until it is fully opened.

Versions with a 2-position boot floor (SW): You can also reach the tools from the row 2 seats by tilting the backrest of the rear bench seat. From the boot:

1. Open the boot: Open the boot.
2. Lift the cover: Lift the cover using the cord at the back of the boot.

Or, instead of lifting the cover:

1. Raise the floor: Place the adjustable boot floor in the high position.
2. Secure it: Lift the adjustable boot floor and engage it in the inclined position in the lateral stops, so it stays in place.

These are the tools you may find in the kit:

Only use the jack to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre, and never use any jack other than the one supplied with your car. If your car does not have its original jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to get the one the manufacturer intended. The jack meets European standards under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE and complies with UKCA requirements under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 No.1597. It does not need any maintenance.

How to use the tyre repair kit

The temporary puncture repair kit is made up of a compressor and a sealant cartridge. It lets you carry out a temporary repair of the tyre so you can drive to the nearest garage. It is designed to repair most punctures on the tyre tread.

Your car's electrical system can power the compressor from the 12 V supply for long enough to repair a tyre after a puncture. Only the 12 V socket at the front of the vehicle can be used to power the compressor.

The tyre inflation pressures are shown on the tyre pressure label. If you adjust the pressure of one or more tyres, you must reinitialise the under-inflation detection system. Check the touchscreen menu for the reinitialisation option.

Repair procedure: Do not remove any foreign body, such as a nail or screw, that has gone into the tyre.

1. Park safely: Park without obstructing traffic and apply the parking brake.
2. Follow safety rules: Use the hazard warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility jacket and so on, according to the law in the country you are driving in.
3. Ignition off: Switch the ignition off.
4. Remove the cap: Take the transparent cap off the bottle of sealant.
5. Lift the cover: Lift the protective cover before installing the bottle of sealant on the compressor.
6. Fit the bottle: Turn the bottle of sealant over and screw it a quarter turn into the compressor.
7. Remove the valve cap: Take the valve cap off the tyre to be repaired and put it somewhere clean.
8. Uncoil the pipe: Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
9. Connect the pipe: Connect the pipe from the compressor to the valve of the tyre and tighten firmly.
10. Check the switch: Make sure the compressor switch is in position "O".
11. Uncoil the cable: Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under the compressor.
12. Plug in: Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
13. Affix the sticker: Stick the speed limit sticker inside the vehicle, close to the driver, as a reminder that a wheel is in temporary use.
14. Ignition on: Switch the ignition on.
15. Inflate: Move the switch to position "I" until the tyre pressure reaches 2 bar. The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure, so do not disconnect the pipe from the valve during this step (risk of blowback).

If the pressure has not reached 2 bar after approximately 7 minutes, the tyre cannot be repaired. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.

Once the tyre reaches 2 bar:

1. Switch off: Move the switch to position "O".
2. Unplug: Disconnect the compressor's electric plug from the vehicle's 12 V socket.
3. Remove the kit: Remove the kit.
4. Refit the valve cap: Put the cap back on the valve.
5. Store the bottle: Remove the bottle of sealant and store it.

The sealant is harmful if swallowed and irritates the eyes, so keep it out of the reach of children. The use-by date is marked on the bottle. After use, do not throw the bottle away into the environment: take it to a PEUGEOT dealer or an authorised waste disposal site. Remember to get a new bottle of sealant from a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

1. Drive straight away: Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres) at reduced speed, between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h), to plug the puncture.
2. Check the repair: Stop and check the repair and the tyre pressure using the kit.

If the tyre pressure is incorrect, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the tyre changed. If it is correct, drive a second time for approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres) at between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h), then stop and check the pressure again with the kit to confirm the repair has worked.

With a tyre repaired using this kit, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km). You must contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the repair checked and the tyre changed.

Checking or adjusting tyre pressures: You can use the compressor without injecting sealant to check the tyre pressures and adjust them if needed.

1. Remove the valve cap: Take the valve cap off the tyre and keep it somewhere clean.
2. Uncoil the pipe: Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
3. Connect the pipe: Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten firmly.
4. Check the switch: Make sure the compressor switch is in position "O".
5. Uncoil the cable: Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under the compressor.
6. Plug in: Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
7. Ignition on: Switch the ignition on.
8. Adjust the pressure: Move the switch to position "I" and adjust the pressure to the value on the vehicle's tyre pressure label. To deflate, press the black button on the compressor pipe, near the valve connection.
9. Switch off: Once the correct pressure is reached, put the switch in position "O".
10. Stow the kit: Remove the kit and stow it.
11. Refit the valve cap: Put the cap back on the valve.

If the pressure has not reached 2 bar after 7 minutes, the tyre is damaged. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.

Where is the spare wheel?

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the floor. To reach it, first follow the steps in the Tool kit section above. Depending on the version, the spare wheel may be a standard (steel or aluminium) wheel or a 'space-saver' wheel.

Removing the spare wheel:

1. Slacken the nut: Slacken the central nut.
2. Remove the fastening: Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
3. Lift the wheel: Lift the spare wheel towards you from the rear.
4. Take it out: Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the spare wheel back: The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.

1. Place the wheel: Put the spare wheel back in its housing.
2. Loosen the nut: Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
3. Position the fastening: Place the fastening device (nut and bolt) in the middle of the wheel.
4. Tighten: Tighten the central nut enough to hold the wheel correctly.
5. Refit the tool box: Put the tool box back in the middle of the wheel and clip it in place.

Before removing a wheel: Park where you do not obstruct traffic, on level, stable and non-slippery ground. With a manual gearbox, engage first gear to lock the wheels. With an automatic gearbox, select mode P. In both cases, apply the parking brake unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch off the ignition. Check that the parking brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel are on fixed. Everyone must get out of the car and wait somewhere safe. If needed, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one you are changing. Never go underneath a car raised on a jack; use an axle stand.

If your wheel has a wheel trim, remove it by pulling with both hands on one of the upper arms.

1. Steel wheels: Remove the wheel trim.
2. Alloy wheels: Remove the central bolt cover using the wheel bolt cap removal tool (7).
3. Security bolt: If fitted, put the security bolt socket (2) on the wheelbrace (5) and slacken the security bolt.
4. Other bolts: Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace (5) only.
5. Position the jack: Place the foot of the jack (6) on the ground, directly below the front A or rear B jacking point on the underbody, whichever is closest to the wheel you are changing.
6. Extend the jack: Extend the jack (6) until its head touches jacking point A or B. The contact area on the car must sit properly in the central part of the jack head.
7. Raise the car: Raise the car until there is enough space between the wheel and the ground to fit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
8. Remove the bolts: Take out the bolts and store them somewhere clean.
9. Remove the wheel: Take the wheel off.

Never use an impact wrench on the security bolt socket. Make sure the jack is stable: on slippery or loose ground it may slip or collapse, with a risk of injury. Position the jack strictly at jacking point A or B, with its head centred under the contact area. Otherwise the car may be damaged and the jack may collapse, with a risk of injury.

Fitting a wheel: If your car has alloy wheels and you fit a steel or 'space-saver' spare wheel, the washers A do not touch the spare wheel. The wheel is held in place by the conical contact surface B of each bolt.

1. Fit the wheel: Fit the wheel on the hub.
2. Start the bolts: Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
3. Pre-tighten the security bolt: Use the wheelbrace (5) with the security socket (2).
4. Pre-tighten the other bolts: Use the wheelbrace (5) only.
5. Lower the car: Lower the car fully.
6. Remove the jack: Fold the jack (6) and remove it.
7. Tighten the security bolt: Use the wheelbrace (5) with the security socket (2).
8. Tighten the other bolts: Use the wheelbrace (5) only.
9. Refit the covers: Refit the bolt covers to each bolt (depending on equipment).
10. Store the tools: Put the tools away.

If your wheel has a wheel trim, refit it by lining up its aperture with the valve, then pushing it into place all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

After changing a wheel: The punctured wheel cannot be stored in place of the spare wheel, so put it in the boot. With a non-standard or 'space-saver' spare wheel, deactivate certain driving aids (Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control, etc.) and do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) or drive more than 50 miles (80 km). Driving with more than one spare wheel of this type is prohibited, and the wheel trim from the replaced wheel must not be refitted.

Then go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the spare wheel's bolt tightening and tyre pressure checked, and to have the punctured tyre examined. The technician will tell you whether the tyre can be repaired or must be replaced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the tool kit in the Peugeot 308?

The tool kit is in the boot, under the floor. On the SW with a 2-position boot floor, you can also reach it from the row 2 seats by tilting the rear bench seat backrest.

How fast and how far can I drive after using the Peugeot 308 puncture repair kit?

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km). Have the repair checked and the tyre changed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

What if the 308 compressor does not reach 2 bar?

If the tyre has not reached 2 bar after approximately 7 minutes, it cannot be repaired. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.

What are the limits with a space-saver spare wheel on the Peugeot 308?

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) or drive more than 50 miles (80 km), and deactivate certain driving aids such as Active Safety Brake and Adaptive cruise control. Driving with more than one spare wheel of this type is prohibited.

Whether your 308 has a repair kit or a spare wheel, knowing where the tools are and how to use them makes a flat tyre much less stressful. Stay safe at the roadside, respect the speed and distance limits, and have the tyre checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as you can.

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This is an independent guide, not an official Peugeot publication. If in doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop before carrying out any work.

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