bonnet Peugeot 508 2016 - RHD (UK, Australia) User Guide

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Removing - refitting the battery*
* Valid only for Saloon, SW and non-
hybrid RHX.
th

is procedure allows you to safely remove the
battery when needed to change a failed bulb.
You can also call on a P
e

uge
Ot


dealer or a qualified workshop to carry
out this procedure.
Before removal
- Place the vehicle in a ventilated location, with free access and preferably on a level
sur face.
-

A
pply the parking brake.
-

P
ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for an automatic gearbox).
-

I
f the vehicle has an alarm, leave the
bonnet open to avoid triggering the alarm.
-

L
eave at least one window open if in a
secure location, other wise lock all the
doors and the boot. -
I f the vehicle has a motorised tailgate,
it will not be possible to open it after
disconnecting the battery.
-

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key.
-

I
f the vehicle has Keyless e
n
try and
Starting, take the remote control at least
3
metres away from the vehicle.
-

W
ait about 4 minutes (or 12 minutes
with an automatic gearbox) before
disconnecting the battery.
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In the event of a breakdown

273
Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.


t
h
is number is engraved on the bodywork
near the damper mounting.
th

e tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
B.
V

ehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower crossmember.


t
h
is number is given on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen. C.
M

anufacturer's label.


t
h
e VIN is marked on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aperture, on the
driver's side.
D.
T

yre/paint label.


t
h
is label is fitted to the middle pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the following information:
-

t
he tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,
-

t
he tyre sizes,
-

t
he inflation pressure of the spare wheel,
-

t
he paint colour code.
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technical data