2011 Peugeot 508 warning

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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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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...

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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 precaution. 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 any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the
specification of 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
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.










Used products


Topping up

This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.











Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.

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Checks
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the Maintenance and Warranty Guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Battery

The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Practical
information" section for details of the precautions to be taken
before disconnecting the battery and following its reconnection.

Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
replacement inter vals for these
components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.

Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.


Oil filter






The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification, for which the
involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop is required when replacing
or disconnecting the battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation may
shor ten the life of the battery.










Particle emission filter (Diesel)

Display of this warning lamp or a specific
message, together with the ser vice warning lamp,
indicates the star t of saturation of the par ticle
filter or low level in the Diesel additive reser voir.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the ser vice warning lamp goes off.
If the ser vice warning lamp stays on,
this indicates a low additive level. Have
the additive reser voir topped up and
the par ticle emission filter ser viced
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or
the environment.

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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