2011 Peugeot 508 warning light

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Direction indicators




)
Lower the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the left.

)
Raise the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the right.


"Motorway" function

Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
3 times.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is above
40 mph (60 km/h).




Hazard warning lamps


Press the button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.













Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.

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Snow driving assistance
(Intelligent Traction Control)
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: Intelligent Traction Control
.
This automatic system continuously checks
for situations of difficult sur face adhesion that
could make it difficult to move off or make
progress on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Control
takes over from the ASR
system,
limiting the amount of wheel slip to provide
the best traction and trajectory control, even
without snow tyres and with or without chains.
In extremely severe conditions (snow on top
of ice, sand, deep mud…), it can be useful to
deactivate the ESP/ASR
systems to allow a
degree of wheel spin and so recover grip.


Operation


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)

In emergency braking, press
ver y firmly without releasing the
pressure.


When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal. When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which
could cause loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP
warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an iner tia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The iner tia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling firmly on the strap and
releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap. In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as
possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be conver ted or modified to avoid
affecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,
go to a qualified workshop with the skills
and equipment needed, which a PEUGEOT
dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,
par ticularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.


In the event of an impact


Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact
, the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic car tridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Practical information

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.


Ty r e s



)
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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Technical data


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre VTi

1
20 hp



1.6 litre THP

15 6 hp



Gearbox

es

Electronic gear control
(6 -speed)
Manual
(6 -speed)
Automatic
(6 -speed)

Model codes

8D5FH8/P - 8E5FH8/P
8D5FS8/P - 8E5FS8/P
8D5FV8 - 8E5FV8
8D5FNA - 8E5FNA
8D5FVA - 8E5FVA

Outline

Saloon
SW
Saloon
SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen weight
1 390
1 410
1 400
1 420
1 410
1 430


- Kerb weight *

1 465
1 485
1 475
1 495

1 485
1 505


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 945
2 055
1 995
2 080
2 015
2 080


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 245
3 355
3 495
3 580
3 515
3 580


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 400
1 300
1 600
1 500
1 600
1 500


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 575
1 600
1 775
1 800
1 775
1 800


- Unbraked trailer
730
74 0
735
74 5
74 0
750


- Recommended nose weight
75
75

*
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, 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.
The GTW and 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.
The 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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Technical data

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, 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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (In kg)



Petrol engine


1.6 litre THP
160 hp



Gearbox

Manual
(6 -speed)

Model code


-

Outine

Saloon
SW


- Unladen weight
-
-


- Kerb weight *

-
-


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
-
-


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
-
-


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
-
-


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within
the GTW limit)
-
-


- Unbraked trailer
-
-


- Recommended nose weight
-
The GTW and 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.
The 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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Technical data

The GTW and 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.
The 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.


*
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, 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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


1.6 litre HDi
110 h p



Gearbox

es

Manual
(5 -speed)
Electronic gear control
(6 -speed)

Model codes

8D9HL0 - 8E9HL0
8D9HR8/PS - 8E9HR8/PS

Outline

Saloon
SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen weight
1 405
1 425
1 410
1 430


- Kerb weight *

1 480
1 500
1 485
1 505


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 975
2 080
2 005
2 100



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 175
3 180
3 205
3 200


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
1 100
1 200
1 100


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the
GTW limit)
1 475
1 400
1 475
1 400


- Unbraked trailer
74 0
74 5
74 0
750


- Recommended nose weight
75

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Technical data

The GTW and 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.
The 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.


* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, 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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


2.0 litre HDi
14 0 hp



2.0 litre HDi
163 hp



2.0 litre HDi




Gearboxes

Manual
(6 -speed)
Automatic
(6 -speed)
-

Model codes

8DRHR8 - 8ERHR8
8DRHF8 - 8ERHF8
8DRHHA - 8ERHHA
8DRHDA - 8ERHDA
-

Outline

Saloon
SW
Saloon
SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen weight
1 430
1 500
1 520
1 540
-
-



- Kerb weight *

1 505
1 575
1 595
1 615
-
-


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 065
2 140
2 105
2 180
-
-


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 565
3 640
3 205
3 180
-
-


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 600
1 500
1 300
1 200
-
-


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the
GTW limit)
1 775
1 790
1 375
1 300
-
-


- Unbraked trailer
750
-


- Recommended nose weight

75