2012 Peugeot 508 tow

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Practical information




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 vehicleconversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness must befitted 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 an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
y,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Safety and security":

speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel securitybolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warningtriangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front andrear 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 rubbingstrips...

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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
)From inside
: pull the release lever,located on the left below the dashboard,
towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the Stop & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to STA R T m o d e .

Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Check that it is latched correctly.


)From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds itopen.

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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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Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines1.6 litre VTi120 hp1.6 litre THP156 hp
GearboxesElectronic 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
OutlineSaloon
SW
Saloon SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght 1 390
1 410
1 400
1 500
1 410
1 430



- Kerb weight *

1 465 1 485
1 475
1 575
1 485
1 505


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 945
2 0551 9952 140
2 015
2 10 0



- Gross train weight (GT W)

on a 12 % gradient 3 245 3 355 3 495 3 640 3 615 3 600


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300

1 3001 5001 500
1 500

1 500



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within
the GTW limit)1 575 1 5751 775
1 775
1 775
1 775



-
Unbraked trailer

730
740735

745

740
750



- Recommended nose weight 7575

*

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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit th
e towed load.

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Technical data
* 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 GVW 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 engine1.6 litre THP 160 hp
Gearbox

Manual(6-speed)
Model code

-
Outine
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght -
-


- Kerb wei
ght *-
-



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
-
-


- Gross train wei
ght (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 b
y 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.


*
The kerb wei
ght 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 engines1.6 litre HDi 110 hp
Gearboxes

Manual(5-speed)


Electronic gear control (6-speed)
Model codes8D9HL0 - 8E9HL0

8D9HR8/PS - 8E9HR8/PS
OutlineSaloonSW
SaloonSW


- Unladen wei
ght 1 4051 425 1 410
1 430



- Kerb wei
ght *

1 480 1 500
1 485 1 505


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 975
2 080
2 005
2 10 0



- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 175 3 18 0 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 theGTW limit)
1 475
1 400
1 475
1 400



-
Unbraked trailer
740

745740

750



- Recommended nose wei
ght
75

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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 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 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 engines2.0 litre HDi140 hp2.0 litre HDi163 hp
GearboxesManual (6-speed)


Automatic
(6-speed)

Manual (6-speed)

Model codes
8DRHR8 - 8ERHR8
8DRHF8 - 8ERHF8
8DRHHA - 8ERHHA 8DRHDA - 8ERHDA
8DRHH8 - 8ERHH8
OutlineSaloon
SW
Saloon SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght1 430
1 500
1 520
1 540
1 480
1 500



- Kerb weight *


1 505
1 575
1 595
1 615 1 555 1 575


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 065
2 1402 105
2 18 0
2 075
2 140



- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 565 3 640 3 205 3 380 3 5753 640


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 500

1 500

1 100

1 2001 500

1 500



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
1 775
1 775
1 375
1 475
1 775
1 790



- Unbraked trailer
750

750



- Recommended nose wei
ght
75

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Technical data
* 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 GVW 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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engine2.2 litre HDi 204 hp
Gearbox

Automatic
(6-speed)
Model codes
8D4HLA - 8E4HLA
Outline
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght 1 540
1 660



- Kerb weight *1 615 1 735


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 155
2 280



- Gross train weight (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 755 3 880


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient1 600
1 600



- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with theGTW limit)
1 875
1 875



- Unbraked trailer

750



- Recommended nose weight
75