Peugeot 508 2013 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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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: F
open the boot, F
position the floor vertically,F
remove the towing eye.F
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.FScrew the towing eye in fully.FInstall the towing bar.FSwitch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F 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 person at the wheel of the towedvehicle must have a valid driving licence.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 wayor fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle, - 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
FOn the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. FScrew the towing eye in fully. FInstall the towing bar.FSwitch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

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Towing a trailer


We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar isentrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that itis fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.


Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
FDistribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
excee
ding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducingengine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
FTake into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
FIf the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.


Tyres
F
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
F
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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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 shouldpreferably 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 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 are advised to contact a PEUGEOT representative 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, drivingaids, video suppor t, microwave unit...

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Checks
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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
FFrom 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
F
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. F
Check that it is latched correctly.


FFrom 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 corresponding engine compar tment
view.











Running out of fuel (Diesel)


If the tank on your vehicle is fitted witha misfuel prevention device, refer to the "Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.
F
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel. F
Open the bonnet.F
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump. F Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press). F 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).
F If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. F Clip the styling cover back in place. F
Close the bonnet.



1.6 litre HDi engine
F
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.F Open the bonnet. F
If necessary, unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump. F
Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe. F 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).
F If the engine does not star t after a few attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. F Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.F
Close the bonnet.
2 litre and 2.2 litre HDi
engines


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