PEUGEOT 508 2010 Owners Manual

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Fitting roof bars
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): - Saloon: 70 kg - SW: 100 kg If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof. Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transpor ting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
- Saloon: there are retaining pins in the door
aper tures.
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to position them correctly:
- SW: there are markings on each of the
longitudinal bars.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving the
manufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is offer ed by the PEUGEOT dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and app roved for reliability and safety. They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...
"Transport solutions":
booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier, towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball, folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicle conversion kit, ... The trailer towbar and its harness must be
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
"Style":
spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16", 17", 18", 19"), body kit, door mirror shells, door air deflectors, ...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Safety and security":
speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm, microwave unit, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front and
rear parking sensors, boot spacers...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds, boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbing strips...

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this specific warning. You are advised to contact a PEUGEOT representative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before installing on your vehicle any after-market radio communication transmitter with external aerial, we recommend that you contact a PEUGEOT dealer. The PEUGEOT dealer network will give
you the specification for transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle.
You can also obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) and topping up fluids (screenwash, ...), as well as refills (car tridge for temporary tyre repair kit...) from PEUGEOT dealers.
"Multimedia":
audio systems, por table navigation system, Takara/Sony por table video screen, Bluetooth system, speakers, DVD player, Wi-Fi, speed camera aler t, video suppor t, microwave unit...

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Opening the bonnet
Opening
 From inside : pull the release lever, located on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Star t system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change to START mode.
Closing
 Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.  Check that it is latched correctly.
 From the outside : lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet. A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it open.

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If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the engine compar tment view on the "Diesel engine" page.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Operate the priming pump again, then the star ter motor.
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.  Open the bonnet.  If necessary, unclip the styling cover for access to the priming pump.  Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may be resistance at the first press).  Operate the star ter until the engine star ts (if the engine does not star t at the first attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying again).
 If the engine does not star t after a few attempts, operate the priming pump again then star t the engine.  Clip the styling cover back in place.  Close the bonnet.
1.6 litre Turbo HDI engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.  Open the bonnet.  If necessary, unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump.  Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel appears in the transparent pipe.  Operate the star ter until the engine star ts (if the engine does not star t at the first attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying again).
 If the engine does not star t after a few attempts, operate the priming pump again then star t the engine.  Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.  Close the bonnet.
2 litre and 2.2 litre Turbo
HDI engines

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checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing cer tain components.
Petrol engines
1. Power steering reser voir. 2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir. 3. Coolant reser voir. 4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery/Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap.
1.6 16V VTi 120 hp
1.6 16V THP 155 hp

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The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.
* According to engine.
Diesel engines
1. Power steering reser voir. 2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir. 3. Coolant reser voir. 4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery/Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap. 10. Priming pump * . 11. Bleed screw * . 1.6 Turbo HDi 110 hp
2.0 Turbo HDi 140 hp

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checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.
* According to engine.
Diesel engines
1. Power steering reser voir. 2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir. 3. Coolant reser voir. 4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery/Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap. 10. Priming pump * . 11. Bleed screw * . 2.0 Turbo HDi 163 hp
2.2 Turbo HDi 200 hp

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Checking leve ls
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated. If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified wo rkshop.
When working under the bonnet, take care, as cer tain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick. This manual check will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes. After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil level indicator in the instrument panel will only be valid 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record for details of the inter val for this operation. In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record for details of the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations and meet the DOT4 standard.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. Unscrew the cap, with the engine cold, to
check the level.

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The coolant level should be close to the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it. When the engine is warm, the temperature of the coolant is regulated by the fan. This can operate with the ignition off. On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle emission filter, the fan may operate after the vehicle has been switched off, even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations. Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be topped up with or replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the low fluid level is indicated by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. Top up the reser voir when you stop the vehicle.