tow Peugeot 508 2012 Owner's Guide

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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on. Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip andshoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.


Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compar tment area.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the cur tain airbag is not deployed.


Deployment

The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same time
as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or par t
o
f the side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the instrument panel screen, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no
longer be deployed in the event of a serious
impact.

Operating fault

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boot floor. Complete s
ystem consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive 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 car tridge 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".

*
Dependin
g on destination country or equipment.

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2. Infl ation
)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.
)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aper ture).
A loss of pressure indicates that thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.)Remove and stow the kit.)Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used,it must be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from PEUGEOT dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, withoutinjecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.

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Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Th
e tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )position the floor ver tically (SW: in itsguide) 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.Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".

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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

The spare wheel is located in the boot under
th
e 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

Ta k i ng out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. ) Take the wheel out of the boot.

Dependin
g 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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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 protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must bereplaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour 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 seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
To w i ng from the front 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 vertically,)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.
) Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non the electronic gear control gearbox or automaticgearbox). Failure to obser ve this specialcondition could result in damage to cer tain braking components andthe absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed vehicle. Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake, - towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

To w i ng from the rear
)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.