2014 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Reversing lamp (tailgate)
 Open the tailgate and then remove the access cover.  Disconnect the lamp connector.  Remove the lamp fixing nut.
 Carefully remove the lamp from the outside.  Remove the sealing foam.
 Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and pull it out. For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Third brake lamp (light emitting diodes - LEDs)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.
Number plate lamps
 Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the outer holes of the lens.  Push it outwards to unclip.  Disconnect the lamp connector.  Remove the lens.  Pull the bulb out and change it.

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Changing a fuse Procedure for replacing a failed fuse with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the corresponding function.
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are located in the glove box.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure must be identified and rectified.  Identify the failed fuse by checking the condition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
GoodFailed
 Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its housing.  Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.  Check that the number marked on the fusebox, the rating marked on the fuse and the following tables all agree.
PEUGEOT will not accept responsibility for the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not
recommended by PEUGEOT and not installed in accordance with its instructions, in particular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is designed to operate with standard or optional equipment. Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Fuses behind the glove box
Access to the fuses
 Open the glove box.  Remove the plastic cover.
Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F6 A or B 15 Audio system.
F8 3 Alarm.
F13 10 Front cigarette lighter.
F14 10 Front 12 V socket.
F16 3 Rear courtesy lamp, rear map reading lamps.
F17 3 Front courtesy lamp, courtesy mirror.
F28 A or B 15 Audio system.
F30 20 Rear wiper.
F32 10 Audio amplifier.

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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard (right-hand side).
Access to the fuses
 Open the folding panel then apply pressure to bypass the stops.
Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F3 15 Driver's electric window panel, 12 V socket for rear seats.
F4 15 12 V socket in boot.
F5 30 One-touch rear window.
F6 30 One-touch front window.
F11 20 Trailer unit.
F12 20 Audio amplifier.
F15 20 Panoramic sunroof blind (SW).
F16 5 Driver's electric window switch panel.

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Engine compartment fuses Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F20 15 Front / rear screenwash pump.
F21 20 Headlamp wash pump.
F22 15 Horn.
F23 15 Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 15 Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F27 5 Left hand lamp mask.
F28 5 Right hand lamp mask. The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery.
Access to the fuses
 Unclip the cover.  Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph).  When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.

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12 V battery Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The presence of this label indicates the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with special technology and specification, for which the involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop is required when replacing or disconnecting the battery. Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of the battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climatic conditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
The battery is located under the bonnet. To gain access to it:  open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,  remove the plastic cover to gain access to the two terminals,  unclip the fusebox to remove the battery, if
necessary.
Access to the battery
 Raise the locking tab D fully to release the cable terminal clamp E .
Disconnecting the (+) cable
Reconnecting the (+) cable
 Position the open clamp E of the cable on the positive post (+) of the battery.
 Press vertically on the clamp E to position it correctly on the battery.  Lock the clamp by spreading the positioning lug and then lowering the tab D .
Do not apply excessive force on the tab as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned correctly; start the procedure again.

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 Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .
Starting using another
battery
 Disconnect the battery from the vehicle, if necessary.  Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.  Reconnect starting with the negative terminal (-).  Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove them and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
The Stop & Start battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
 Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B .  Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth point C on your vehicle (engine mounting).  Operate the starter, let the engine run.  Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.