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

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Attach the trailer to the towball.
Attach the cable on the trailer to the security
ring located on the carrier.
Lower the trailer harness socket carrier by
pulling down on the ring visible below the
b u m p e r.
Remove the protective cover from the socket
and connect the trailer wiring harness.
Removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket
on the carrier.
Detach the cable on the trailer from the security
ring on the carrier.
un
hook the trailer from the towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the folded position. Insert the key into the lock.tu
rn the key clockwise to unlock the towball
fixing mechanism.
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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure
jet wash, the towbar harness socket carrier must
be folded away, the towball removed and the
protective blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
For any work on the towbar, go to a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Refit the protective cover for the ball and the
protective cover for the locking wheel.
Stow the towball in its bag.
Refit the protective blanking plug to the carrier.
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asp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel

clockwise as far as it will go.
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tract the towball from the bracket. Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!
Stowing the towball
It is recommended that the removable towball
be safely stowed, preferably in a storage space
below the boot floor.
Attach the towball using the bag tie cord. Never leave the removable towball
unsecured in the boot. In the event of
sudden braking, a towball left loose
in the boot could present a danger to
passengers in the vehicle.
Furthermore, the towball and the boot
risk being damaged.
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the


windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F un clip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
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Fitting roof bars
Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm (with the exception of bicycle
c a r r i e r s):
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Saloon: 70 kg
-

S
W and non-hybrid RHX: 100 kg
Saloon
- there are retaining pins in the door
apertures.
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly.
SW and non-hybrid RHX
- there are markings on each of the
longitudinal bars.
use accessories recommended by
PeugeOt observing the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting instructions
so as to avoid the risk of damaging the
body (deformation, scratches,


...).
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and 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.
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214
Opening the bonnet
Opening
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S
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Closing
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
F

C
heck that it is latched correctly.
F

F
rom the outside
: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades. Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing,


...) be limited.
F

Fr

om inside
: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C

oolant header tank.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
R

emote earth point (-).
8.
A

i r f i l t e r.
9.


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gine oil dipstick.
10.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
1.6 litre THP 1501.6 litre THP 156
1.6 litre e-THP 165 S&S
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.


e
ar
th point ("-" terminal).
8.
A

i r f i l t e r.
9.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
10.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
11.
P

riming pump*.
12 .
B

leed screw*.
* According to engine.
Diesel engines
2.0 litre HDi 140 2.0 litre HDi 136
2.0 litre HDi 163
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BlueHDi Diesel
engines
1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C

oolant header tank.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.


Fusebox.
7.


e
ar
th point ("-" terminal).
8.
A

i r f i l t e r.
9.


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n
gine oil dipstick.
10.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
2.0 litre BlueHDi 136 S&S
2.0 litre BlueHDi 150 S&S
2.0 litre BlueHDi 180 S&S
1.6 litre BlueHDi 120 S&S
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Checking levels
take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
to e
nsure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
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recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. t
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p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Checking using the dipstick
the location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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