2011 Peugeot 508 towing

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
position the floor ver tically (SW: in its
guide) for access to the tools.


Access to the tools


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

5.
One wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.

6.
To w i n g e y e .
See "Towing the vehicle".

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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 started.

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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.

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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.


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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* 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 1000 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