Peugeot 508 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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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 thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.


- Saloon: there are retainin
g pins in the door
apertures.
When fittin
g transverse roof bars, take care to position them correctly:
- SW: there are markin
gs on each of the
longitudinal bars.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving themanufacturer'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 available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved 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 vehicleconversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness must befitted 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, ...

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To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
y,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Safety and security":

speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel securitybolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warningtriangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front andrear 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 rubbingstrips...

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The fitting of electrical equipmentor accessories which are notrecommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electricalconsumption.Please note this precaution. You areadvised to contact a PEUGEOTrepresentative to be shown the rangeof recommended equipment andaccessories.



Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the specification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/10 4/EC).


Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto 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(cartridge for temporary tyre repair kit...) fromPEUGEOT dealers.



"Multimedia":

audio systems, portable navigation system,
Ta k a r a / S o ny por table video screen, Bluetoothsystem, 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 & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to STA R T m o d e .

Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof 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 itopen.

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On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuelsystem 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 tank on your vehicle is fitted witha misfuel prevention device, refer to the section "Access - § Misfuel prevention(Diesel)".
)
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 starts(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 start the engine. ) Clip the styling cover back in place. )
Close the bonnet.



1.6 litre 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 start the engine. )Put the style cover back in position andclip it in place.)Close the bonnet.
2 litre and 2.2 litre HDi
en
gines

If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Star t the procedureagain from the beginning.

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The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.
1.6 litre 16V VTi 120 hp
1.6 litre 16V THP 155 hp

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checking the levels of the various fluids,
for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.
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Accordin
g to engine.












Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reservoir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.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 litre HDi 110 hp
2.0 litre HDi 140 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.

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According to engine.












Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
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 litre HDi 163 hp
2.2 litre HDi 200 hp

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Checking levels


Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay 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 o
ff for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). PEUGEOTrecommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet 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'srecommendations.

Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fl uid level

Chan
ging the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of
the inter val for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 standard.
Power steering fl uid level
The power steering fluid level shouldbe close to the "MAX" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level. I
f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.