2012 Peugeot 508 battery replacement

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Emergency procedure


Emergency unlocking/locking


using the electronic key

The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate:


- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...

- vehicle located in an area with strongelectromagnetic emissions.)Pull on button 1, to extract the integral key 2
. )Unlock or lock the vehicle using the key.
Manual locking
Driver's door
Inser t the key in the lock to lock or unlock thedoor.
Passenger doors
)
On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on. ) Remove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key.) Insert the key into the aper ture withoutforcing, then without turning, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.)
Remove the key and refit the cap.
Remote control problem

Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle. ) Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

Reinitialisation with the remote control
)
Switch on the ignition.)
Immediately press one of the remotecontrol buttons for a few seconds.)
Switch off the ignition.
The remote control is fully operational again.

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Changing the battery of the key

Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available from
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed. ) Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover.
)
Remove the flat battery from its location.)
Fit the new battery into its location observing the original direction of fitment. )
Clip the cover onto the casing.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Reinitialisation with the electronic key
)Switch of the ignition.)Immediately press one of the remotecontrol buttons for a few seconds.
)Switch on the ignition.
The electronic key is fully operational again.

Changing the battery of the electronic key

Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available from
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message is displayed in the instrument panel screen when replacement of the battery is needed.)Unclip the cover using a pointed objectat the key ring.)Slide the flat battery out of its location.
)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of fitment. )Clip the cover in place star ting at the front. )Reinitialise the electronic key.

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Checks
12 V 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 servicin
g booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Dependin
g 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 generateundesirable odours.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val
for this component.
Oil filter The presence of this label, in par ticular 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 replacingor disconnecting the battery. Failure to obser ve this recommendation mayshor ten the life of the battery.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of thepar ticle filter is indicated by
the temporary illumination of
this warning lamp accompanied by a message
in the multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving at aspeed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on,this indicates a low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet and according to your engine.

Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.