2010.5 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to it:  open the boot,  position the floor ver tically,  remove the towing eye.
 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.
When towing with all four wheels on the ground, always use a towing bar. When towing with only two wheels on the ground, always use professional lifting equipment. When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any braking or steering assistance.
 Place the gear lever in neutral (position N on the electronic gear control gearbox or automatic gearbox). Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain braking components and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.

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Practical information Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. If the trailer is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or caravan with additional lighting and signalling. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transpor ting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking cover in the front bumper if your vehicle has one. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for this.

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Practical information Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. If the trailer is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or caravan with additional lighting and signalling. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transpor ting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking cover in the front bumper if your vehicle has one. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for this.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 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 per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude. Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
 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.  To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The 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.
 If 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.
Tyres
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.

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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 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 transpor ting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
- Saloon: there are retaining pins in the door
aper tures.
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to position them correctly:
- SW: there are markings on each of the
longitudinal bars.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving the
manufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is offer ed by the PEUGEOT dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and app roved for reliability and safety. They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...
"Transport solutions":
booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier, towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball, folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicle conversion kit, ... The trailer towbar and its harness must be
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
"Style":
spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16", 17", 18", 19"), body kit, door mirror shells, door air deflectors, ...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Safety and security":
speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm, microwave unit, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front and
rear parking sensors, boot spacers...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds, boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbing strips...

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this specific warning. You are advised to contact a PEUGEOT representative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before installing on your vehicle any after-market radio communication transmitter with external aerial, we recommend that you contact a PEUGEOT dealer. The PEUGEOT dealer network will give
you the specification for transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle.
You can also obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) and topping up fluids (screenwash, ...), as well as refills (car tridge for temporary tyre repair kit...) from PEUGEOT dealers.
"Multimedia":
audio systems, por table navigation system, Takara/Sony por table video screen, Bluetooth system, speakers, DVD player, Wi-Fi, speed camera aler t, video suppor t, microwave unit...

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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
 From inside : pull the release lever, located on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Star t system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change to START mode.
Closing
 Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.  Check that it is latched correctly.
 From the outside : lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet. A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it open.