Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual
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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 and engage first
gear * to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
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.
List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3
(according to
equipment).
)
Fit the security socket 4
on the wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
*
position R
for the electronic gear control
gearbox; P
for the automatic gearbox.
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Place the jack 2
in contact with one of the
two front A
or rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
)
Remove the wheel.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly
below the location A
or B
used.
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it
is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the
"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel
is secured by the conical sur face of
each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, first remove the central cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.
)
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.
)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
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Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.
)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts
(according to equipment).
)
Store the tools in the box.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
1.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).
2.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).
3.
Direction indicators (PY21-21W).
4.
Foglamps (directional according to
version) (H8).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.
Dipped and main beam headlamps
(H7-55W).
2.
Sidelamps (W5-5W).
3.
Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps (SP13-13W).
5.
Foglamps (directional according to
version) (H8).
6.
Direction indicators (PY21-21W).
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care to
obser ve their correct installation so as to
ensure the best lighting per formance.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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Dipped beam headlamps
(halogen model)
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Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Extract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
)
do not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not direct
at the lamps or their outlines for
too long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
)
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for a few minutes (risk of serious
burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not
to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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Sidelamps (halogen model)
)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Unclip the bulb holder.
)
Remove the bulb by pulling it out and
change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Main beam headlamps (halogen
model)
)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Remove the bulb by pulling it out and
change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Dipped and main beam
headlamps (xenon model)
D1S xenon bulbs must be changed
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, as there is a risk of
electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbs
are changed at the same time when one
of them fails.
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Foglamps and daytime running
lamps
)
Turn the wheel fully inwards for easy
access to the wheel arch liner.
)
Remove the two fixing screws for the
access flap, located in the wheel arch.
)
Pull away the wheel arch liner.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
pull it out.
)
Disconnect the bulb holder connector.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You may also contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have these bulbs
replaced.
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Direction indicators
)
Lie down under the vehicle.
)
Remove the screws securing the
underbody shield.
)
Remove the underbody shield.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull
it out.
)
Replace the faulty bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.
Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.
Door mirror spotlamps
You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of the
light emitting diode - LED.
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1.
Brake lamps/sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).
2.
Reversing lamps (P21W).
3.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
4.
Sidelamps (light emitting diodes -
LEDs).
5.
Foglamps (H21W).
Rear lamps (Saloon)
Reversing lamp, direction
indicator and foglamp bulbs
)
Open the boot, then the plastic cover.
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Remove the two lamp unit fixing nuts.
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Extract the lamp unit carefully from the
outside.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
)
Spread the six tabs and remove the bulb
holder.
)
Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and pull it
out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing the light emitting
diode-LED lamps
For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.