2012 Peugeot 508 brake

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1.Brake lamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).2. Reversing lamps (P21W).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).4.Sidelamps (light emittingdiodes - LEDs).5.Foglamps (H21W).
Rear lamps (Saloon)
Reversing lamp, direction
indicator and foglamp bulbs
) Open the boot, then the plastic cover. )
Remove the two lamp unit fixing nuts. )
Extract the lamp unit carefully from the outside.)
Disconnect the electrical connector.
)Spread the six tabs and remove the bulb holder. )Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and pull it out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.




Changing the light emittingdiode-LED lamps

For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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1.Brake lamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).2.Reversing lamps (W19W).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).4.Sidelamps (light emittingdiodes - LEDs).5.Foglamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).



















Rear lamps (SW)
)
Open the boot then remove the accesscover.)
Remove the sealing foam.)
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Remove the lamp fixing nut.
Direction indicators(on the wings)
)
Carefully remove the lamp unit from outside.)
Remove the sealing foam. )
Unclip the bulb holder. )
Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and pull itout.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.



Changing the light emitting diode-LED lamps

For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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Third brake lamp (light emittingdiodes - LEDs)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop.
Number plate lamps
) Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the outer holes of the lens.)
Push it outwards to unclip.)
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Remove the lens.)
Pull the bulb out and change it.

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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed vehicle. Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake, - towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

To w i ng from the rear
)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.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 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

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y 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

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle 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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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.
1.6 litre 16V VTi 120 hp
1.6 litre 16V THP 155 hp

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Checks
checking the levels of the various fluids,
for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.
*
Accordin
g to engine.












Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reservoir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump * . 11.
Bleed screw *
. 1.6 litre HDi 110 hp
2.0 litre HDi 140 hp

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids,
for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.

*

According to engine.












Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump * . 11.
Bleed screw *
. 2.0 litre HDi 163 hp
2.2 litre HDi 200 hp