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12 V battery
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
th
e battery is located under the bonnet.
to g
ain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F r emove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal,
F
i
f necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove
the battery.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
th
ey must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
ta
ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
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Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
F
S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few
minutes.
F
O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I
f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.
Starting using another
battery
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
th
e two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
en
sure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running. F
R
aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F
C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at
the metal elbow) then to the positive
terminal
(+) of the slave battery B or the
b o o s t e r.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle). F
W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F
R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F
A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
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Do not force the lever as locking will
not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure
again.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
F
c
lose the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery,
F
s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, ...),
F
s
witch off the ignition and wait for
four
minutes.
Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.Following reconnection of
the battery
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
-
t
he remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
-
t
he electric blind(s),
-
t
he electric windows
-
t
he date and time,
-
t
he radio preset stations.
Quick release terminal
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F Ra ise the lever A fully to release the
clamp
B.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F
P
osition the open clamp B of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F
P
ress down on the clamp to position it
correctly on the battery post.
F
L
ock the clamp by lowering the lever A .
th
e Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
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Refitting
to reassemble, carry out the removal
operations in reverse order, connecting the
positive (+) terminal last.
After refitting
- Check that the battery terminals are secure.
-
S
witch on the ignition, without starting the
engine.
-
C
heck that there are no error messages or
warning lamps on. If necessary contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the system reset.
-
C
heck the correct operation of all doors
and windows.
-
A
fter refitting, wait around 1 minute (or
2
minutes for an automatic gearbox).
-
S
tart the engine.
-
C
heck the correct operation of anti-pinch
systems: electric windows, opening roof,
panoramic sunroof. -
I
f the vehicle has an electric parking
brake, check that it is working correctly by
releasing and applying it.
-
S
witch the ignition off.
- g
e
t out of the vehicle then check that the
remote control works correctly.
-
S
et: the time, the preset radio stations and
the audio settings.
After refitting the battery, some systems
may be temporarily unavailable:
Stop (Stop & Start), Air conditioning,
Navigation.
In all cases, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop if there are any
faults after refitting the battery.
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the battery, refer to the
corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th
e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
Access to the tools
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to g
ain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
p
osition the floor vertically,
F
r
emove the towing eye. F
O n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. Put the gear lever into neutral
(position
N for an automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
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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 towed vehicle.
th
e driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
th
e towing vehicle must move off gently.
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:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
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Petrol engine1.6 litre THP 15 0 / 15 61.6 litre THP 165 S&S
Gearbox Automatic
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6
automatic
(6-speed)
Model code
8D...: 508 saloon
8E...: 508 SW 8D5FNA - 8
e5
FNA
8 D5 F VA - 8
e5
F VA8 D 5 F Z A* * 8D5GZM/S
8E5GZM/S 8 D5G Z T/S
8E5GZT/S
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 5981 6 01* * 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.877 x 85.8
Max power:
eu standard (kW)* 11 0
115 115 * *
121
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0006 000
Max torque:
eu standard (Nm) 240240
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 1 4003 000** 1 400
Fuel
u
nleaded
u
nleaded
Catalytic converter yesyes
Oil capacities (in litres)
eng
ine (with filter replacement) 4.254.25
Petrol engines and gearboxes
* the maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by eu ropean legislation
(Directive 1999/99/eC ).
** For Iran only.
technical data