2011 Peugeot 508 trailer

.
.
Contents
Child seats 146
ISOFIX child seats 152
Child safety
Direction indicators 157
Emergency or assistance call 158
Horn 158
Ty r e u n d e r- i nfl ation detection 159
ESP system 160
Seat belts 163
Airbags 166
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 170
Changing a wheel 176
Changing a bulb 183
Changing a fuse 192
12 V battery 196
Energy economy mode 199
Changing a wiper blade 200
Towing the vehicle 201
Towing a trailer 202
Fitting roof bars 204
Accessories 205
Practical information
Opening the bonnet 208
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 209
Petrol engines 210
Diesel engines 211
Checking levels 213
Checks 216
Checks
Petrol engines 218
Petrol weights 219
Diesel engines 221
Diesel weights 224
Dimensions 227
Identifi cation markings 228
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 229
JBL equipment 231
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 233
Audio system 287
Audio equipment and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search

4
97
!
i
Driving
With the ignition on or the engine running,
to release the parking brake, press
the brake

pedal
, pull
then release control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Manual release



- extinction of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp
in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off ".
If you pull the control lever A
without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
If necessary, you can utilise maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull
on control lever A
,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).



Maximum application


Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever A
are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,
engine off


- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake on". With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels towards
the pavement and engage a gear when
you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.

126
i
i
Driving

In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dir ty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed
below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain sound
sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible
signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (shor t beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault

In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front
or behind.
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).








Front parking sensors



The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by PEUGEOT).



Deactivation/Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.

194
Practical information

Dashboard fuses


Access to the fuses



)
Open the folding panel then apply
pressure to bypass the stops.

The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(right-hand side).

Fuse
N°



Rating
(A)



Functions




F3



15

Driver’s electric window panel, 12 V socket for rear seats.


F4



15

12 V socket in boot.


F5



30

One-touch rear window.


F6



30

One-touch front window.


F11



20

Trailer unit.


F12



20

Audio amplifier.


F15



20

Panoramic sunroof blind (SW).


F16



5

Driver’s electric window switch panel.

202
i
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
particular 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.

8
203
i
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.

8
205
Practical information




Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved 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...

10
219
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.