2013 Peugeot 508 Hybrid brake

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Practical information
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
FRemove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3(according toequipment). FFit the security socket 4on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if fitted). FSlacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

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P
osition Rfor the electronic gear controlgearbox; Pfor the automatic gearbox.

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1.Brake lamps (light emittingdiodes - 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
F Open the boot, then the plastic cover. F
Remove the two lamp unit fixing nuts. F
Extract the lamp unit carefully from the outside.F
Disconnect the electrical connector.
F
Spread the six tabs and remove the bulb holder. F
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 emittingdiodes - LEDs).2.Reversing lamps (W19W).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).4.Sidelamps (light emittingdiodes - LEDs).5.Foglamps (light emittingdiodes - LEDs).



















Rear lamps (SW)
FOpen the boot then remove the accesscover.
FRemove the sealing foam.FDisconnect the lamp connector. FRemove the lamp fixing nut.
Direction indicators(on the wings)
F
Carefully remove the lamp unit from outside.F
Remove the sealing foam. F
Unclip the bulb holder. F
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
FInsert a thin screwdriver into one of the outer holes of the lens.FPush it outwards to unclip.FDisconnect the lamp connector.
FRemove the lens.
FPull 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 person at the wheel of the towedvehicle must have a valid driving licence.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 wayor fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle, - 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
FOn the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. FScrew the towing eye in fully. FInstall the towing bar.FSwitch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
FDistribute 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
excee
ding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducingengine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
FTake 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.
F
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.
FIf 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
F
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
F
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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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 primingthe fuel system.
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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