ESP Peugeot 508 Hybrid 2013 Owner's Guide

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Safety
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Activation
This system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
The DSC system offers exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendationsregarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the PEUGEOTassembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the systemchecked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the instrument
panel screen, this indicates a fault
with the s
ystem.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically eachtime the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate it manually.
) Press the "ESP OFF"
button.
This warnin
g lamp and the indicator
lamp in the button come on: the
D
SC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.

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Safety
Front seat belt height adjustment
)To a djust the anchorage point, squeeze thecontrol and slide it until you find a notch.


From approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h),
the warning lamp(s) flash for two minutes accompanied by an audible
signal. Once these two minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp(s) remain on until the
driver or one or more passengers fasten their seat belt.








Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamps
1.Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
2. Front left seat belt warning lamp.3.
Front right seat belt warning lamp.4.Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
5.Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.


Front and rear seat belt warning lamps
On switching on the ignition, warninglamp 1
comes on in the instrument
panel and the corresponding warning lamp (2 to 6) comes on in red in thepassenger's seat belt and front airbag warninglamp display if the corresponding seat belt isnot fastened or is unfastened.

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Safety
Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip andshoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.


Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compar tment area.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the cur tain airbag is not deployed.


Deployment

The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or par t of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in theinstrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked. The airbags may no longer
be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

Operating fault

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Practical information




















Changing a fuse Procedure for replacing a failed fuse with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the corresponding function.
The extraction tweezer and spare
fuses are
located in the glove box.
Access to the tools

Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Identify the failed fuse by checking thecondition of its filament.


Changing a fuse
Good Failed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its housing.)
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number marked on thefusebox, the rating marked on the fuse and
the following tables all agree.
PEUGEOT will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not
recommended by PEUGEOT andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when thecombined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.



Installing electricalaccessories

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Practical information

Engine compartment fuses


Access to the fuses
)Unclip the cover. )Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph).)When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.


Fuse N°

Rating (A)Functions
F20 15
Front / rear screenwash pump.
F2
120 Headlamp wash pump.
F2215 Horn.
F2
313 Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F2
415 Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F27 5
Le
ft hand lamp mask.
F2
85 Right hand lamp mask. The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery.

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Practical information

The batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.


Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first. Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system or an automatic gearbox.


It is advisable to disconnect the 12 Vbattery if the vehicle is to be left unusedfor more than one month.


Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignitionbefore disconnecting the 12 V battery.

Close the windows and the doors beforedisconnecting the battery.

Following reconnection of thebattery

Following reconnection of the 12 V battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before
star ting to permit initialisation of the electronic
systems. However, if problems remain followingthis operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise:


- the remote control key,

- the panoramic sunroof blind,

- the GPS satellite navigation system.









Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

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Practical information








Changing a wiper blade
wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.


Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it.
)Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.

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Practical information











Fitting roof bars


Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers):


- Saloon: 70
kg

- SW: 100
kg
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand 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.


- Saloon: there are retainin
g pins in the door
apertures.
When fittin
g transverse roof bars, take care to position them correctly:
- SW: there are markin
gs on each of the
longitudinal bars.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving themanufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).

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Checks
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuelsystem must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the corresponding engine compar tment
view.











Running out of fuel (Diesel)


If the tank on your vehicle is fitted witha misfuel prevention device, refer to the "Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel. )
Open the bonnet.)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump. ) Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press). ) Operate the star ter until the engine starts(if the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again). ) If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. ) Clip the styling cover back in place. )
Close the bonnet.



1.6 litre HDi engine
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )If necessary, unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump. )Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts (if the engine does not star t at the first attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).)If the engine does not star t after a few attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. )Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.)Close the bonnet.
2 litre and 2.2 litre HDi
engines

If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Star t the procedureagain from the beginning.

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Checks






Checking levels


Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been o
ff for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). PEUGEOTrecommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level shouldbe close to the "MAX" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level. I
f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.