2014 Peugeot 508 Hybrid Owner's Manual

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Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated:
F
i
nsert the key in the passenger airbag
deactivation switch,
F

t
urn it to the "OFF" position,
F

t
hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
the new position.
According to version, this warning
lamp comes on either in the
instrument panel or in the seat belt
and passenger's front airbag warning lamp
display when the ignition is on and until the
airbag is reactivated.
to a
ssure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must
be deactivated when you install a
"rear facing" child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, with the
ignition off , turn the switch to the "ON"
position to reactivate the airbag and so assure
the safety of your front passenger in the event
of an impact.
W

ith the ignition on, this warning
lamp comes on in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning
lamp display for approximately one
minute, if the passenger's front
airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message in
the instrument panel screen, contact
a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
t
h
e airbags may no
longer be deployed in the event of a serious
impact.
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Lateral airbags
Deployment
the lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
th

e lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
ea
ch lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
ea

ch curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area. In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the curtain airbag is not deployed.
Deployment
the curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
th

e curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
instrument panel screen, contact a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked.
t
h
e airbags may no longer
be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
Operating fault
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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...). t
h
is could hamper the operation of
the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a P
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Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ev

en if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
t
h
e
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Lateral airbags
use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a P
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Ot
dealer.
Refer to the "Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...).
t
h
is could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. this
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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Practical information
this kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
O

ne chock* to block one of the front
wheels of the vehicle.
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
S

ee the "
to
wing the vehicle" section. * Depending on destination country or equipment.th e vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.

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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.
C.
D

eflation button.
D.
P

ressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).
E.
C

ompartment housing:
-

a c
able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
v

arious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. W hite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
B

lack pipe for inflation.
I.
Spe

ed limit sticker.th e speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
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Repair procedure
1. SealingF uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F un screw the cap from the white pipe.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F
t
u

rn the selector A to the "sealant"
position.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in
position "O" .
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

S

witch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.


t
h
e sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing). F
R
emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.

t
a
ke care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F
S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
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2. InflationF Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
As soon as possible, go to a P
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Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
F
t
u

rn the selector A to the "air"
position.
F
u
n

coil the black pipe H fully.
F

C

onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
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