2012 Peugeot 508 check engine

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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checking
interval for this component.
6-speed electronic gearbox
s
ystem
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked,even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
















Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Brake disc wear














Electric parkin
g brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the systemchecked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric parking brake - § Operating faults".
















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalentquality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited.
Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
tw
o services.
Checking this system must be done by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Alphabetical index
Accessories ..................................................210Accessories socket, 12 volt............................74Adjusting headlamps .................................... 140Adjusting head restraints..........................64, 67Adjusting seat belt height..............................168Adjusting the steering wheel...........................73Airbags............................................................32Airbags, cur tain .....................................172, 173Airbags, front.........................................170, 173Airbags, lateral ......................................172, 173Air conditioning.......................20, 84, 85, 87, 90Air conditioning, digital ........................84,87,95Air conditioning, manual...........................84,85Air conditioning, quad-zone...............84,90,95Air filter..........................................................r221Air flow......................................................20, 83Air vents ..........................................................83Alarm ...............................................................50Anti-theft..........................................................98Armrest ............................................................74Armrest, rear...................................................r75Assistance call......................................162, 236Audible warning............................................162Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........280, 306,308Audio system (radio).....................................293Automatic illumination of headlamps ....133,137Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps ..........................................................161Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ................................................. 143, 145Auxiliary socket...............................76, 281,305
Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................263, 307Bluetooth (telephone)............................263, 307Boot...........................................................54-56
Boot (unlocking)..............................................43Brake discs....................................................222Brake lamps..........................................192, 193Brake pads....................................................222Brakes ...........................................................222
Capacity, fuel tank..........................................61CD.........................................................277, 300CD MP3 .........................................277, 301,302Central locking................................................44Changing a bulb.....................................187-195Changing a fuse....................................196-199Changing a wheel.................................180-186Changing a wiper blade........................146,204Changing the date.................................283, 316Changing the remote control battery ..............48Changing the time.................................283, 316Checking levels .....................................218-220Checking the engine oil level..........................37Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)..............................................179Checks..................................................214-222Children..................................149 -160, 169, 171Child seats............................................149-159Child seats, conventional ......................152,153Closing the boot..............................................54Closing the doors ............................................44Connectors, audio ..................76, 281,303,305Coolant level...........................................33, 219Coolant temperature indicator........................r33Courtesy lamps.............................................147Cruise control........................................123,126Cup holder.......................................................r74
Eco-driving.....................................................20Economy mode.............................................203Electronic engine immobiliser...................r49,98Electronic key............................................41- 48Electronic stability control (ESC)..................164Emergency boot release .................................57Emergency call.....................................162, 236Emergency warning lamps .....................80,161Energy economy mode.................................203Engine, Diesel..........63, 214, 216, 217,226-228Engine, petrol..................................63, 215, 223Engine compartment..............................215-217Engine compar tment fusebox.......................199Engine oil level indicator.........................r37,218Engines .........................................223,226-228Environment .......................20, 48, 84, 202, 220ESC/ASR....................................................... 164
A
C
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Dashboard fusebox .......................................197Date (setting).........................................283, 316Daytime running lamps .........135,187, 189, 191Deactivating ESP..........................................166Deactivating the passenger airbag...............171Deadlocking....................................................45Defrosting........................................................95Diesel additive level......................................220Diesel preheat warning lamp..........................25Dimensions...................................................232Dipped beam ..................................132,187-189Dipstick....................................................37,218Directional lighting................................141, 142Direction indicators........136, 161, 187, 191-193Driving economically.......................................20Driving positions (storing)...............................66Dynamic emergency braking........................102
Dynamic stability control (DSC) ..............30, 166
Battery...................................................200, 221Battery, charging...........................................200Battery, remote control..............................47-49Blind................................................................58
B
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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data
Identification markings 233 Dimensions 232


Running out of fuel, Diesel 214
Checking levels 218-220- oil - brake fluid - power steering fluid - coolant- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid Checking components 221-222 - air filter - passenger compar tment filter - oil filter - electric parking brake- brake pads/discs

Changing bulbs 187-195- front- rear

12V battery 200-202 Load reduction, economy mode 202, 203 Engine compar tment fuses 19 6, 19 9


Opening the bonnet 213
Under the bonnet, petrol 215
Under the bonnet, Diesel 216-217
Petrol engines 223
Diesel engines 226 -228
Petrol weights 224-225 Diesel weights 229 -231