PEUGEOT 508 DAG 2010 Owners Manual

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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim star ting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor. According to country, the spare wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space-saver" type. To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel
 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.  Raise the spare wheel towards you from the rear.  Take the wheel out of the boot.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the spare wheel is secured either by a strap or a central bolt. For the bolt, the procedure is given below.

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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim star ting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor. According to country, the spare wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space-saver" type. To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel
 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.  Raise the spare wheel towards you from the rear.  Take the wheel out of the boot.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the spare wheel is secured either by a strap or a central bolt. For the bolt, the procedure is given below.

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Putting the wheel back in place
 Put the box back in place in the centre of the wheel and clip it.  Put the polystyrene storage box back in place.
 Put the wheel back in its housing.  Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few turns then put it in place in the centre of the wheel.  Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor. The punctured wheel must be repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 1to 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
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)
 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.