2016 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted by verifying the following points:
- t he towball is correctly locked in place (position A ),
-

t
he security key lock is on and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
-

t
he towball must no longer move at all in its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
During use
Never unlock the towball when a trailer or load carrier is fitted.
Never exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle plus trailer (gr oss tr ain
Weight -
gt
W
).
Before driving, check the adjustment of the headlamp beam height.
For more information on adjusting the headlamps, refer to the corresponding section.
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load carrier, the trailer harness socket must be folded
away, the towball removed and the protective blanking plug inserted in the carrier. th is
measure applies particularly if the towball could hinder visibility of the number plate or
lighting.
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Fitting the towball
Remove the protective blanking plug from the
carrier and check the condition of the fixing
system. If necessary, clean the carrier with a
brush or clean cloth.take the towball in both hands; insert the end
of the towball into the carrier, then, to ensure
that it has correctly locked in place, pull firmly
down on the ball end of the towball. Check that the towball has correctly locked in
place (position A
).
tu

rn the key anti-clockwise to lock the towball
fixing mechanism.
Always remove the key and keep it in a safe
place.
If the key cannot be turned or removed,
this means that the towball is not fitted
correctly; start the procedure again.
If one of the locking conditions is not
met, start the procedure again.
In all cases, if the marking remains
red, do not use the towbar and contact
a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
ta

ke the towball from the storage bag.
Remove the protective cover from the ball and
the protective cap from the locking wheel.
Stow the plug, cover and cap in the
storage


bag.
Check that the towball is unlocked (position
B).
If not, insert the key in the lock and turn the
key clockwise to unlock the mechanism.
th

en press the locking wheel and turn it fully
clockwise.
th

e locking wheel automatically turns a quarter
of a turn anti-clockwise, making a perceptible
click; take care to keep your hands clear.
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Attach the trailer to the towball.
Attach the cable on the trailer to the security
ring located on the carrier.
Lower the trailer harness socket carrier by
pulling down on the ring visible below the
b u m p e r.
Remove the protective cover from the socket
and connect the trailer wiring harness.
Removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket
on the carrier.
Detach the cable on the trailer from the security
ring on the carrier.
un
hook the trailer from the towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the folded position. Insert the key into the lock.tu
rn the key clockwise to unlock the towball
fixing mechanism.
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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure
jet wash, the towbar harness socket carrier must
be folded away, the towball removed and the
protective blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
For any work on the towbar, go to a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Refit the protective cover for the ball and the
protective cover for the locking wheel.
Stow the towball in its bag.
Refit the protective blanking plug to the carrier.
gr

asp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel

clockwise as far as it will go.
ex

tract the towball from the bracket. Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!
Stowing the towball
It is recommended that the removable towball
be safely stowed, preferably in a storage space
below the boot floor.
Attach the towball using the bag tie cord. Never leave the removable towball
unsecured in the boot. In the event of
sudden braking, a towball left loose
in the boot could present a danger to
passengers in the vehicle.
Furthermore, the towball and the boot
risk being damaged.
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211
Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the


windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F un clip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
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212
Fitting roof bars
Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm (with the exception of bicycle
c a r r i e r s):
-

Saloon: 70 kg
-

S
W and non-hybrid RHX: 100 kg
Saloon
- there are retaining pins in the door
apertures.
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly.
SW and non-hybrid RHX
- there are markings on each of the
longitudinal bars.
use accessories recommended by
PeugeOt observing the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting instructions
so as to avoid the risk of damaging the
body (deformation, scratches,


...).
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle.
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214
Opening the bonnet
Opening
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S
t
A R
t m
o d e .
Closing
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
F

C
heck that it is latched correctly.
F

F
rom the outside
: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades. Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing,


...) be limited.
F

Fr

om inside
: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
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