load capacity Peugeot 508 2016 Owner's Manual

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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e 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.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Driving

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ABS ...............................................................13 3
Accessories .................................................. 131
Adaptive lighting


............................................ 12 2
AdBlue
® ............................... ..............24, 32, 223
Additive, Diesel ..................................... 220, 221
Adjusting headlamps


.................................... 126
Adjusting head restraints


..........................75, 78
Adjusting seats


.......................................... 75, 76
Adjusting the date


..................................... 4 7, 4 8
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel


.................................... 79
Adjusting the seat belt height


.......................137
Adjusting the time


..................................... 4 7, 4 8
Advice on driving


.................................. 159, 16 0
Airbags


.................................................... 2 7, 1 3 9
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 14

1, 142
Airbags, front ......................................... 13 9, 142
Airbags, lateral


...................................... 141, 142
Air conditioning


............................. 11, 86, 88, 91
Air conditioning, dual-zone
............................. 88
A

ir conditioning, manual

................................. 86
Air conditioning, quad-zone


............................91
Air vents


.......................................................... 83
Alarm


............................................................... 70
Anti-lock braking system (A BS)
...............

........................................... 13 3
Anti-theft


..................................... 52, 61, 69, 167
Armrest


............................................................ 99
Armrest, front
................................................ 107
Armrest, rear
................................................. 111
AS

R


............................................................... 13 3
Assistance call


...................................... 13 2 , 2 74
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
......................... 29

4
Audio system
................................................ 337
Auxiliary socket


............................ 108, 292, 346 Cable, audio


.........................................292, 346
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

..........200
Cap, fuel filler
................................................200
CD


........................................................292, 343
Central locking


...................................49, 55, 64
Centre console


..............................................107
Changing a bulb


............................................242
Changing a fuse


............................................249
Changing a wheel


.........................................235
Changing a wiper blade


........................13 0 , 2 11
Changing the remote control battery


........54, 63
Checking the engine oil level


..................31, 218
Checking the levels


.......................................218
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
........234 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio


.................................................290
Date (setting)
...............................

..............4 7, 4 8
Daytime running lamps


.........118, 120, 242, 243
Deactivating ASR


..........................................13 5
Deactivating the passenger airbag


...............140
Deadlocking


..............................................51, 6 0
Demisting/defrosting, front, rear


.....................96
Dimensions


...................................................271
Dipstick
................

....................................31, 218
Direction indicators


................120, 125, 242-24 6
Display screen, instrument panel


.............13, 28
Driving economically ....................................... 11
Checks
...............

...................................
215-222
Child lock
...............................
........................
15 8
Children ............................... ...
13 8, 140, 143 -15 8
Child seats, general ......................
13 8, 143 -145
Child seats, conventional ......................149, 15 0
Child seats, ISOFIX

...............................15

2-155
Closing the boot
..............................................65
Configuration, vehicle


.....................................28
Connection, Bluetooth


..........................324, 325
Control, back-up boot release
........................68
Control, back-up door
.....................................53
Control, heated seats


......................................78
Control stalk, lighting
.................................... 11

7
Control stalk, wipers
.....................................127
Courtesy lamps
.............................................102
Cover, load space

.........................................11

4
Cruise control
........................................ 19

0, 192
Cup holder

...............................
................9 9 , 111
A
CD
B
Battery ........................................... 221, 253-260
Battery, charging ........................................... 255
Battery, remote control
...................... 5

4, 63, 69
Blanking screen (snow shield)
...............................

.......204, 205
Blind, sunroof


................................................ 104
Blind, panoramic roof


.................................... 10 6
Blind spot monitoring system
........................19 6
BlueHDi


........................................... 35, 175, 223
Bluetooth (telephone)


............................324, 325
Boot


............................................... 55, 57, 65, 68
Boot monitoring system
............................65, 68
Boot, motorised


......................................... 66, 68
Brake discs, pads
...............................

...........222
Brake lamps
...............................

...........245, 246
Brake warning lamp


........................................ 22
Braking assistance, emergency


...................13 3
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

............242
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Alphabetical index

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Ease of use and comfort
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:  To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.  Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.  Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in per fect working order.  Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).  To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.  If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas R134A. Depending on version and country of sale, the air conditioning system contains fluorinated greenhouse gas R134A. Gas capacity 0.525 kg (+/- 0.025 kg), GWP index 1 430 t (equivalent CO2: 0.751 t).
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.