Peugeot 508 2016 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Reversing camera
the reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed
in the touch screen or the instrument panel.
th
e reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances be a substitute for the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
th

e reversing camera function completes the
parking assistance.the superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
th

ey are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position of
the vehicle to be determined relative to tall
obstacles (for example: other vehicles,
...).
the blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
th
e red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
th

e green lines represent distances of
about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper. Opening the boot causes the display to
disappear.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not direct the
lance within 30 cm of the camera lens.
It is normal to be able to see part of
the number plate at the bottom of the
screen.
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200
Fuel
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. t
h
is vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.
F
t
a
ke care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (reminder on a label on the inside of
the filler flap).
F

O
pen the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to
the left.
F

R
emove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 72 litres (or 55 litres according to version).
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with
the correct fuel before starting the
engine.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with
the system in S
tO

P mode; you must
switch off the ignition with the key, or
the S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P button if your vehicle
has Keyless
e
n
try and Starting.
Opening
- Press the switch. th is control remains active for a few
minutes after switching off the ignition. If
necessary, switch the ignition on again to
reactivate it.Refuelling
F Introduce the nozzle and push it in fully (pushing on the the metal non-return
valve


A).
F

F
ill the tank. Do not continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.
F

R
efit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to the
right.
F

P
ush the filler flap to close it.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
a device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel only.
th

e filler neck is narrower, admitting petrol
nozzles only.
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Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of
a

collision. It is still possible to use a fuel can to fill
the tank but this must be done slowly.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device.
Diesel misfuel prevention
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different
in other countries, the presence of the misfuel
prevention device may make refuelling
impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with misfuel
protection, so before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the P
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dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable
for the fuel pumps in the country in which you
want to travel.
When it first comes on, around 7 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap.
th
e system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist, but introduce a Diesel filler
nozzle.
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DIESEL
Fuel used for petrol engines
the petrol engines are compatible with e10 type petrol biofuels (containing 10 %
ethanol), conforming to
e
u
ropean standards
eN 2

28 and e
N 1
5376.
e8

5 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles).
t
h
e quality of the ethanol must
comply with
e
u
ropean standard e
N 1
5293.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
the Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels available at the pumps which meet
current and future e
ur
opean standards:
-

D
iesel fuel that meets standard e
N 5
90
mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
eN

14214,
-

D
iesel fuel that meets standard e
N
16734
mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
eN

14214 (possibly containing up to 10 %
Fatty Acid Methyl
e
s
ter),
-

P
araffinic Diesel fuel that meets standard
eN

15940 mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard
e
N
14214 (possibly containing up
to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
e
s
ter).th e use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting standard eN
16709 is possible in your Diesel engines.
However, this use, even occasional, requires
strict application of the special servicing
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".
For more information, contact a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
th

e use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
Only the use of Diesel fuel additives that meet
the standard B715000 is authorised.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
th
e snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels.
t
h
ey must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
us

e only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
For more information on snow chains,
contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
ta

ke account of the legislation in force in your
country on the use of snow chains and the
maximum running speed authorised.
Original
tyre size
ty

pe of chain
215/60R16 215 / 5 5 R17
225/55 R17 Maximum link size:
9 mm
13 5 /8 0 R18
235/45R18
235/40R19
245/45 R18 Cannot be fitted
with chains
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and
the cooling fan has stopped. It is
recommended that the screen be fitted
and removed by a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-

when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
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towing a trailer
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop for this. For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
We recommend the use of genuine
P
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towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
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dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
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towbar with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
this towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use
of tools. Installed behind the rear bumper, the
towbar is invisible after removing the towball
and folding the trailer harness socket carrier.
1.

Carrier.
2.
P

rotective blanking plug.
3.
S

ecurity ring.
4.
F

olding trailer harness socket.
5.
D

etachable towball.
6.
L

ocking / unlocking wheel.
7.
Sec

urity key lock.
8.
L

ocking wheel protector.
9.
Ba

ll protector.
10.
St

orage bag.A. Locked position
the locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
the
green mark is visible.
th

e lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.
th

e bolt is visible and extends beyond the
towball.
B. Unlocked position
the locking wheel is in contact with the towball.then green mark is hidden.
th

e lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward.
th

e peg is not visible. Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
For information on the maximum trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the "
te

chnical data"
section.
For information on safely towing a
trailer, refer to the "
to

wing a trailer"
section.
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Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted by verifying the following points:
- t he towball is correctly locked in place (position A ),
-

t
he security key lock is on and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
-

t
he towball must no longer move at all in its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
During use
Never unlock the towball when a trailer or load carrier is fitted.
Never exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle plus trailer (gr oss tr ain
Weight -
gt
W
).
Before driving, check the adjustment of the headlamp beam height.
For more information on adjusting the headlamps, refer to the corresponding section.
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load carrier, the trailer harness socket must be folded
away, the towball removed and the protective blanking plug inserted in the carrier. th is
measure applies particularly if the towball could hinder visibility of the number plate or
lighting.
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Fitting the towball
Remove the protective blanking plug from the
carrier and check the condition of the fixing
system. If necessary, clean the carrier with a
brush or clean cloth.take the towball in both hands; insert the end
of the towball into the carrier, then, to ensure
that it has correctly locked in place, pull firmly
down on the ball end of the towball. Check that the towball has correctly locked in
place (position A
).
tu

rn the key anti-clockwise to lock the towball
fixing mechanism.
Always remove the key and keep it in a safe
place.
If the key cannot be turned or removed,
this means that the towball is not fitted
correctly; start the procedure again.
If one of the locking conditions is not
met, start the procedure again.
In all cases, if the marking remains
red, do not use the towbar and contact
a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
ta

ke the towball from the storage bag.
Remove the protective cover from the ball and
the protective cap from the locking wheel.
Stow the plug, cover and cap in the
storage


bag.
Check that the towball is unlocked (position
B).
If not, insert the key in the lock and turn the
key clockwise to unlock the mechanism.
th

en press the locking wheel and turn it fully
clockwise.
th

e locking wheel automatically turns a quarter
of a turn anti-clockwise, making a perceptible
click; take care to keep your hands clear.
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