towing Peugeot 508 2016 User Guide

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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
e
uge
Ot

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.
gr

asp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel

clockwise as far as it will go.
ex

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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Warning triangle
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
th

e dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:
-

A : l

ength = 438 mm,
-

B : h

eight = 56 mm,
-

C : w

idth = 38 mm.
Saloon
F Press the lug 1 and pull the assembly
towards you.
SW and non-hybrid RXH
F turn the knob 2 to remove the cover.
F H old the cover and the triangle so that they
do not fall. F

P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
th
e triangle is available as an
accessory; contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Placing the triangle in
the roadthis safety device should be used in addition to
the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.
th

e location for stowing a folded
triangle is in the inner trim panel of the
boot lid or tailgate.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions
on unfolding and installing supplied with
the triangle.
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this kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
th
is kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
O

ne chock* to block one of the front
wheels of the vehicle.
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
F

or more information on towing, refer to the
corresponding section. *

D
epending on the country of sale or
equipment.th e vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
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towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
Access to the tools
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to g

ain access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

p
osition the floor vertically,
F

r
emove the towing eye. F
O n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. Put the gear lever into neutral
(position


N for an automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
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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 towed vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off gently.
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:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
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* the kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** th e weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the gtW l imit, if the gV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol engine 1.6 litre THP 150 / 1561.6 litre THP 165 S&S
Gearbox Automatic
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6

automatic
(6-speed)
Model code 8D5FNA
8 D5 F VA 8D5FZA*** 8
e5

FNA
8
e5

F VA8D5GZM/S 8E5GZM/S
8 D5G Z T/S8E5GZT/S
Body SaloonSWSaloon SWSaloon SW
-
u
n
laden weight 1 4101 430 1 400 1 4201 4101 430
-

K
erb weight* 1 4851 5051 4751 495 1 485 1 505
-
g
r
oss vehicle weight
(
g
V
W) 2 015
2 10 01 995 2 080 2 0152 10 0
-
g
r
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
o

n a 12 % gradient 3 615
2 515*** 3 600 3 595 3 580 3 6153 600
-

B
raked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 600
500*** 1 500 1 600 1 500 1 600 1 500
-

B
raked trailer** (with load transfer within
the
gt
W l
imit) 1 875
775*** 1 7751 8751 775 1 8751 775
-


u
nb
raked trailer 74 0500*** 750735 74 5 74 0 750
-
R

ecommended nose weight 7575
*** For Iran only.
th

e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
th

e speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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* the kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** th e weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the gtW l imit, if the gV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
th

e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
th

e speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
Diesel engine 1.6 litre BlueHDi 120 S&S
Gearbox Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6

automatic
(6-speed)
Model code 8DBHZM/S8
eB

HXM/S8 D BHZ T/S
8 D BH X
t

/S8 EBHZ T/S
8
eB

H X
t
/S
Body SaloonSWSaloon SW
-
u
n
laden weight 1 4101 430 1 4251 445
-

K
erb weight* 1 4851 5051 500 1 520
-
g
r
oss vehicle weight
(
g
V
W) 2 025
2 1202 045 2 140
-
g
r
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
o

n a 12% gradient 3 225
3 2202 945 2 940
-

B
raked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient 1 200
1 10 0 900800
-

B
raked trailer** (with load transfer with the
g

t
W
limit) 1 475
1 375 1 1751 075
-


u
nb
raked trailer 74 074 5 74 0750
-
R

ecommended nose weight 75
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Diesel engine2.0 litre HDi 1402.0 litre HDi 136 / 163
Gearbox Manual
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6

automatic
(6-speed)
Model code 8DRHR8
8DRHF8 8DRHHA
8DRHDA 8DRHH8
Body SaloonSaloonSaloon
-
u
n
laden weight 1 4301 5201 480
-

K
erb weight* 1 5051 5951 555
-
g
r
oss vehicle weight
(
g
V
W) 2 065
2 1052 075
-
g
r
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)


o
n a 12 % gradient 3 665
3 405 3 675
-

B
raked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)


o
n a 10% or 12% gradient 1 600
1 3001 600
-

B
raked trailer** (with load transfer with the
g

t
W
limit) 1 875
1 575 1 875
-


u
nb
raked trailer 750750
-
R

ecommended nose weight 7575
*
t
h
e kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**
t
h
e weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the gt
W l
imit, if the g
V
W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
th

e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
th

e speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
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* the kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** th e weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the gtW l imit, if the gV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
Diesel engine 2.0 litre BlueHDi 136*** / 150 S&S 2.0 litre BlueHDi 180 S&S
Gearbox Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6

automatic
(6-speed)
Model code 8DAHXM/S 8
eAH

XM/S 8DAHW
t/
S8
eA

HW
t
/S 8
uA
HW
t
/S
Body SaloonSWSaloon SWnon-hybrid RXH
-
u
n
laden weight 1 5001 5201 540 1 6201 650
-

K
erb weight* 1 5751 595 1 6151 695 1 725
-
g
r
oss vehicle weight
(
g
V
W) 2 125
2 200 2 1652 240 2 240
-
g
r
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
o

n a 12% gradient 3 725
3 700 3 465 3 440 3 440
-

B
raked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient 1 600
1 5001 300 1 2001 200
-

B
raked trailer** (with load transfer with the
g

t
W
limit) 1 875
1 775 1 575 1 4751 475
-


u
nb
raked trailer 750750
-
R

ecommended nose weight 7575
*** For Belgium only
th

e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
th

e speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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Player, Apple® ......................................294, 345
Player, MP3 CD ............................ 292, 343, 344
Port,
u
S

B

..................................... 1

08, 292, 345
Pressures, tyres


............................................ 273
Pre-tensioning seat belts


.............................. 13 8
Priming the fuel system
................................ 228
Protecting children


................................ 13 8, 140, 143 -15 8
Puncture


........................................................ 229Reservoir, headlamp wash /
screenwash ................................................. 220
Resetting the service indicator


.......................34
Reversing camera


.........................................19 9
Reversing lamp
..................................... 24

5, 246
Risk areas (update)
.......................................307
Roof bars
....................................................... 2

12
Roof, opening


........................................104, 10 6
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

..........................2

28
Safety, children


................................13 8, 140, 143 -15 8
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)

.........2

21
Screen, cold climate
.....................................204
Screen, touch
...............................

.................271
Screen, instrument panel


..........................28, 39
Screen menu map


...............282, 284, 286, 296,
298, 302, 310, 320, 322
Screen, multifunction (with audio system)
............................340, 348
Screenwash, front/rear


.................................128
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............223
Seat belts
............................................... 13

6 -13 8
Seats, front
...............................

.................75 -77
Seats, heated


..................................................78
Seats, rear


.....................................................109
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 2

73
Service indicator


.............................................33
Service warning lamp


.....................................20
Servicing
...............................

..........................11
Settings, system


......................................28, 310
Sidelamps


.....................117, 125, 242, 245, 246
ta

ble of weights
...................................26

5, 268
tab

les of engines

..................................264, 267
ta

bles of fuses ..............................................249
ta

nk, AdBlue
® additive .................................2 23t
a n k , f u e l
....................................................... 200
te

chnical data

............................................... 264
te

lephone


..................................................... 320
te

mperature, coolant

...................................... 30
th

ird brake lamp

........................................... 248
S
T
Side repeater .............................. ..................244
Ski flap .............................. ............................111
Snow chains
.................................................. 20

3
Socket, 12 V accessory

................1

0 1, 1 0 8 , 111
Sockets, audio


.....................108, 292, 345, 346
Speed limiter


......................................... 188, 192
Spotlamps, side


.................................... 125, 24 4
Stability control (DSC)


............................18, 13 3
Starting the engine


...............................161, 165
Starting using another battery
...................... 25

4
Station, radio
........................................ 2

88, 340
Steering mounted controls, audio


.......280, 339
Steering wheel, adjustment


............................79
Stop & Start


.................... 17, 42, 89, 92, 96, 180,
200, 214, 221, 253, 256
Storage


.............................. 9 9 , 1 0 1, 1 0 7, 111 -113
Storage wells


................................................ 113
Storing driving positions


.................................77
Stowing rings


........................................ 112 , 113
Sun visor


....................................................... 101
Switching off the engine
....................... 16

1, 165
Synchronising the remote control


.............54, 63
Radio


.................................................... 288, 340
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting - DAB)


................................... 290
Range, AdBlue


.......................................... 35, 36
RDS


....................................................... 2 8 9 , 3 41
Rear screen, demisting


................................... 96
Recharging the battery
................................. 25

5
Reduction of electrical load


.......................... 261
Regeneration of the particle filter

.......................................... 221
Reinitialising the remote control
............... 5

4, 63
Reminder, lighting on


.................................... 11 9
Remote control
.................................... 4

9, 55, 69
Removing a wheel

........................................ 238
Removing the battery .................................... 257
Removing the mat


......................................... 10 0
Replacing bulbs


............................................ 242
Replacing fuses
..............................

.............. 249
Replacing the air filter


................................... 221
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 2

21
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


...................................... 221
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