towing Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Contents
Child seats 146
ISOFIX child seats 152
Child safety
Direction indicators 157
Emergency or assistance call 158
Horn 158
Ty r e u n d e r- i nfl ation detection 159
ESP system 160
Seat belts 163
Airbags 166
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 170
Changing a wheel 176
Changing a bulb 183
Changing a fuse 192
12 V battery 196
Energy economy mode 199
Changing a wiper blade 200
Towing the vehicle 201
Towing a trailer 202
Fitting roof bars 204
Accessories 205
Practical information
Opening the bonnet 208
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 209
Petrol engines 210
Diesel engines 211
Checking levels 213
Checks 216
Checks
Petrol engines 218
Petrol weights 219
Diesel engines 221
Diesel weights 224
Dimensions 227
Identifi cation markings 228
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 229
JBL equipment 231
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 233
Audio system 287
Audio equipment and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search

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Boot fi ttings (Saloon)




1.
Retractable hooks


2.
Storage trays


With towing eye, a wheel chock and a
temporary puncture repair kit (according to
destination country and equipment).

3.
Stowing rings


4.
Retaining straps


5.
Boot lamp


6.
Boot floor


For access to the storage compar tments or
the spare wheel (according to destination
country), raise the floor .

7.
Adjustable divider

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Boot fi ttings (SW)




1.
Boot lamps


2.
Rear seats folding controls


3.
Retractable hooks


4.
12 V accessor y socket (120 W max)


5.
Storage



trays


With towing eye, a wheel chock and a
temporary puncture repair kit (according to
destination country and equipment).

6.
Stowing rings


7.
Load space cover


(see following page) .

8.
Boot floor




For access to the storage compar tments or the
spare wheel (according to destination country),
position the floor ver tically in its guide.

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Warning triangle (stowing)

Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, put on your high
visibility vest.

The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:


- A
: length = 438
mm,

- B
: height = 56
mm,

- C
: width = 38
mm.
To use the triangle, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.


Saloon



)
Press the lug 1
and pull the assembly
towards you.



SW



)
Turn the knob 2
to remove the cover.

)
Hold the cover and the triangle so that they
do not fall.

The location for a folded triangle is in the inner
trim panel of the boot lid.

Placing the triangle in the road



)
Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.


Distance from your vehicle (in metres)




Road




Motorway




Day



Night



50 m
80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognised
values.
Use the triangle in line with local driving
regulations.

The triangle is available as an accessory,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


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If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun
for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the
passenger compartment.

)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the automatic air conditioning system.

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Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.

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Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its second special
active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness
of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

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The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in an
increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.

When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity.
Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the
vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.












Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

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Driving

It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A

are on, not flashing.

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:


- Automatic Application/Release


Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),

- Manual Application/Release


Manual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A.

Manual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.



Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A
.


Manual application

Activation/deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:


- lighting of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp
in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied, unless the selector lever is
in position P
(Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox.








Electric parking brake

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, the automatic mode
is deactivated.

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With the ignition on or the engine running,
to release the parking brake, press
the brake

pedal
, pull
then release control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Manual release



- extinction of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp
in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off ".
If you pull the control lever A
without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
If necessary, you can utilise maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull
on control lever A
,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).



Maximum application


Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever A
are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,
engine off


- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake on". With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels towards
the pavement and engage a gear when
you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.

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Practical information
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot floor. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.



















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.
12 V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.

2.
One chock * to block one of the front wheels
of the vehicle.

3.
Removable towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".



* Depending on destination country or equipment.

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
position the floor ver tically (SW: in its
guide) for access to the tools.


Access to the tools


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.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

5.
One wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.

6.
To w i n g e y e .
See "Towing the vehicle".

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.


Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle






Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
position the floor ver tically,

)
remove the towing eye.


)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on the
ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, there
is no longer any braking or steering
assistance.

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Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic gear
control gearbox or automatic gearbox).
Failure to obser ve this special
condition could result in damage to
cer tain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.