2011 Peugeot 508 bonnet

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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

When working under the bonnet, take
care, as cer tain areas of the engine
may 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 off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Record
for details of the inter val 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's
recommendations.

The 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 Warranty and Maintenance Record
for details of the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT4 standard.



Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. Unscrew
the cap, with the engine cold, to
check the level.

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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 bodywork
near the damper suppor t.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.

If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.


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.
Ty r e / p a i n t l a b e l .

This label is affixed to the door aper ture, on
the driver's side. It bears the following information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the
manufacturer,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.

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Visual search
Instruments and controls


Cour tesy lamps 144
Seat belt/passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display 164, 167
Rear view mirror 70
SW panoramic sunroof 56 -57

Door mirrors 68 - 69
Electric windows, deactivating 50-51

Manual parking brake 103
Heating, ventilation 80 - 81
Manual air conditioning 82- 83
Dual-zone air conditioning 84- 86
Quad-zone front air conditioning 87- 89
Demisting/defrosting 92

Peugeot Connect USB 73
Electric parking brake 96 -102
Dashboard fuses 192-193

5/6 -speed manual gearbox 104
Gear shift indicator 105
Automatic gearbox 106 -109
Electronic gear control gearbox 110 -113
Stop & Star t 114-116
Hill star t assist 117
Fuses behind the glove box 194


Quad-zone rear air conditioning 90 -91
Peugeot Connect
Navigation (RT6) 233 -286
Setting the date/time 277

Audio system 287-317
Setting the date/time 310
Opening the bonnet 208

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Maintenance - Technical data


Identification markings 228
Dimensions 227

Running out of fuel, Diesel 209

Checking levels 213 -215


- oil

- brake fluid

- power steering fluid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid
Checking components 216-217


- air filter

- passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- electric parking brake

- brake pads/discs


Changing bulbs 183 -191


- front

- rear

12 V battery 196 -198
Load reduction, economy mode 198, 19 9
Engine compartment fuses 192, 195

Opening the bonnet 208
Under the bonnet, petrol 210
Under the bonnet, Diesel 211-212
Petrol engines 218
Diesel engines 221-223
Petrol weights 219 -220
Diesel weights 224-226