wheel size Peugeot 508 RXH 2013 Owner's Manual

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Practical information





Snow chains


In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speedauthorised.

The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type sparewheels.
For more in
formation on snow chains, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side of the road.)
Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle. ) Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph(50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snowchains are correctly tightened.


Avoid driving on roads that have beencleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave,you practise fitting the snow chains ona level and dry surface. If your vehicleis fitted with alloy wheels, check thatno par t of the chain or its fixings is incontact with the wheel rim.
Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
225/55 R17
9 mm
24
5/45 R18

234
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Identifi cation markings Various visible markings for the identification and tracing of your vehicle.
A.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the damper suppor t.


The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.


Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.

B.Vehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower crossmember.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the
windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label. The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aper ture, on the driver's side.
D.Tyre/paint label. This label is fitted to the middle pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the
following information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,

- the tyre sizes,

- the brands o
f tyre recommended by the manufacturer,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.
The use of snow chains is onlyauthorised on the front wheels.
The selector must be in 4WD mode.