2016 Peugeot 508 battery

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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened (versions
without quick release terminals) and that
the connections are clean.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
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
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Particle filter (Diesel)
the start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.
For more information on checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration.
t
h
is does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
un

less otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out any operation on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
starting work. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g.

city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. illumination of this warning lamp accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
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Practical information

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Main beam headlamps
F
R
emove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.
F
u
n
clip the bulb connector.
F

R
emove the bulb by pulling it out and
change it.
Integrated direction
indicator side repeaters Door mirror spotlamps
You should contact a Pe ugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of the
light emitting diode - L
eD

.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Dipped beam headlamp
Halogen model
F Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.
F
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clip the bulb connector.
F
e
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tract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
For the left hand headlamp, it is
necessary to remove the battery.
Refer to the corresponding section. You should contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.
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Engine compartment
fuses
the fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fuses
F unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox. Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
F20 15Front / rear screenwash pump.
F21 20Headlamp wash pump.
F22 15Horn.
F23 15Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 15Left-hand main beam headlamp.
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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
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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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Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
-

i

f you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
-

i

f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system. Never try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have it
checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop, who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
F
S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, ...).
F S witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
e
n
sure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

R
aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
-

t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
-

t
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
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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
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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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Removing - refitting the battery*
* Valid only for Saloon, SW and non-
hybrid RHX.
th

is procedure allows you to safely remove the
battery when needed to change a failed bulb.
You can also call on a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop to carry
out this procedure.
Before removal
- Place the vehicle in a ventilated location, with free access and preferably on a level
sur face.
-

A
pply the parking brake.
-

P
ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for an automatic gearbox).
-

I
f the vehicle has an alarm, leave the
bonnet open to avoid triggering the alarm.
-

L
eave at least one window open if in a
secure location, other wise lock all the
doors and the boot. -
I f the vehicle has a motorised tailgate,
it will not be possible to open it after
disconnecting the battery.
-

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key.
-

I
f the vehicle has Keyless e
n
try and
Starting, take the remote control at least
3
metres away from the vehicle.
-

W
ait about 4 minutes (or 12 minutes
with an automatic gearbox) before
disconnecting the battery.
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