2012 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode, switch off the ignition and engage firstgear *
to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the parkingbrake control lever come on.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
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Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3(according toequipment). ) Fit the security socket 4
on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt (if fitted). )
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

*
position R
for the electronic
gear control gearbox; Pfor the automatic gearbox.

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
)Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.)Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
)Remove the wheel.
) Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is incontact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directlybelow the location Aor B
used.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting,it is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the "space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
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Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 4.
) Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 4.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
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Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts(according to equipment).)
Store the tools in the box.

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps
Model with xenon and directionalheadlamps
1.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).2.Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).3.Direction indicators (PY21-21W).4.Foglamps (directional according to
version) (H8).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Dipped and main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Sidelamps (W5-5W).3.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).4.Daytime running lamps (SP13-13W).5.Foglamps (directional according toversion) (H8).6. Direction indicators (PY21-21W).
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care toobserve their correct installation so as toensure the best lighting performance.
In some weather conditions (e.g. lowtemperature or humidity), the presenceof misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lampshave been on for a few minutes.

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Dipped beam headlamps(halogen model)
) Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling on the tab.)
Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Extract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.


The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must bereplaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

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Sidelamps(halogen model)
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab.)Unclip the bulb holder. )Remove the bulb by pulling it out and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Main beam headlamps(halogen model)
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Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab. ) Disconnect the bulb connector. )
Remove the bulb by pulling it out andchange it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.








Dipped and main beam
headlamps (xenon model)

D1S xenon bulbs must be changedby a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop, as there is a risk of electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbsare changed at the same time when oneof them fails.
Daytime running lamps
(xenon model)

For the replacement of these light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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lamps (halogen model)
)Turn the wheel fully inwards for easy access to the wheel arch liner. )Remove the two fixing screws for
the access flap, located in the wheel arch.
)Pull away the wheel arch liner.
)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
pull it out.
)Disconnect the bulb holder connector. )Pull the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Yo u m ay also contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have these bulbs replaced.