start Peugeot 508 2012 Service Manual

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Safety
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Activation
This system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
The DSC system offers exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendationsregarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the PEUGEOTassembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the systemchecked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Operating fault


If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the instrument
panel screen, this indicates a fault
with the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically eachtime the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate it manually.
) Press the "ESP OFF"
button.
This warnin
g lamp and the indicator
lamp in the button come on: the
D
SC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.

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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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12 V battery
The presence of this label indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification,for which the involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or qualifiedworkshop is required when replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery.

After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch, )
remove the plastic cover to gain access to
the two terminals,) unclip the fusebox to remove the battery,
if necessary.

Access to the battery
)Raise the locking tab fully.




Disconnecting the cables

Reconnecting the cables
)Position the open clip 1of the cable on the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
)Press ver tically on the clip 1
to position it correctly against the battery.)Lock the clip by spreading the positioning
lug and then lowering the tab 2.
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positionedcorrectly; star t the procedure again.

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)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.


Starting using another
battery
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger. ) Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-). ) Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.


Charging the battery using
a battery charger


The Stop & Star t battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
)
Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B.)
Connect the other end of the green or blackcable to the ear th point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting).)
Operate the star ter, let the engine run.)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.

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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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Checks
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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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Refer to the servicin
g booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary(refer to the "Engines"
section).
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val
for this component.
Oil filter The presence of this label, in par ticular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification, for which the
involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop is required when replacingor disconnecting the battery. Failure to obser ve this recommendation mayshor ten the life of the battery.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of thepar ticle filter is indicated by
the temporary illumination of
this warning lamp accompanied by a message
in the multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving at aspeed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on,this indicates a low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet and according to your engine.

Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Press NAV
to display the "Navigation -guidance " menu.
TOWARDS A NEW DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE













SELECTING A DESTINATION

Select "Select destination
" and confi rm, then select " Enter an address"and confi rm.

Select the " Country
" function then confi rm.

Select "Town" function then confi rm to enter the destination town.

Select the letters in the name of the
town one at a time, confi rming each one
with the dial.
Selection the town from the list offered, then confi rm
A pre-set list (by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns in the country selected can be accessed directly by selecting and confi rming "List" on the screen. t
Turn the dial and select "OK" thenconfi rm.
If possible, enter the "
Road
" and "N°/X"
information in the same way.

Select "Archive
" to save the address entered in a contact fi le.
The s
ystem allows up to 400 contact fi les to be recorded.
Confi rm " OK
" to start guidance.
Select the guidance criteria: "Fastest
route", " Shortest route" or optimised "Distance/Time ", then select thedesired restriction criteria: "With tolls","With Ferry", or "Traffi c info" thenconfi rm "OK".

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SELECTING A DESTINATION


TO ONE OF THE RECENT DESTINATIONS
Press NAVto display the "Navigation - guidance" menu.
Select the desired destination and confi rm to start guidance.
TOWARDS A CONTACT IN THE CONTACTS DIRECTORY

Select "Select destination " and confi rm, then select " Directory" andconfi rm.

Selection the desired destination fromyour contacts and confi rm "OK" to start
the guidance.
Press NAV
to display the " Navigation -guidance
" menu. Navi
gation towards a contact imported from your telephone is only
possible if the address is compatible with the system.