2012 Peugeot 508 brake

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Checks






Checking levels


Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been o
ff for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). PEUGEOTrecommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fl uid level

Chan
ging the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of
the inter val for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 standard.
Power steering fl uid level
The power steering fluid level shouldbe close to the "MAX" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level. I
f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.

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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

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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
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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
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