2016 Peugeot 508 towing

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
the air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:
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f the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
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lace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.
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btain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles,
the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.
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n normal conditions, use the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side
windows.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.
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sure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks"
section).
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e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. t
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anks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the
purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits).
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e air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. t
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is results in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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hen towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine
power and so improves towing capacity.
C
ondensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
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nsure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly.
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f the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Boot fittings (Saloon)
1. Retractable hooks
2. Storage pockets
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ith a towing eye, a wheel chock and a
temporary puncture repair kit (depending
on the country of sale and equipment).
3.
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towing rings
4.
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etaining straps
5.
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oot lamp
6.
B

oot floor
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or access to the storage compartments or
the spare wheel (depending on the country
of sale), raise the floor.
7.
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djustable divider
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Boot fittings (SW and non-hybrid RHX)
1. Boot lamps
2. Rear seats folding controls
3.
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etractable hooks
4.
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2 V accessor y socket (120 W max)
5.
Sto

rage pockets
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ith a towing eye, a wheel chock and a
temporary puncture repair kit (depending
on the country of sale and equipment).
6.
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towing rings
7.
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oad space cover
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see following page)
8.
B

oot floor
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or access to the storage compartments or
the spare wheel (depending on the country of
sale), position the floor vertically in its guide.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
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e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
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e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
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towbar is used.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
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It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on, not flashing.
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e electric parking brake combines
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operating modes:
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A

utomatic Application/Release

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pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),
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anual Application/Release

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anual application of the parking brake is
by pulling control lever A . M
anual release is by pushing and releasing
the control lever, while pressing the brake
pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if
the brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A .
Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via
t he menu in the instrument panel
screen.
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e parking brake is then applied and released
manually.
th
e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
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ighting of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp
in the control lever A ,
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d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal and
a message is displayed if the parking brake
has not been applied, unless the gear lever is
in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox.
electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
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e full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
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isplay of the message "Parking
brake of f ".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
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n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
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w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
Maximum application
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever


A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
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d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
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e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
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- when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
forward field of vision,
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n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,
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hen overtaking quickly. F
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eactivate the system, press
this button again; the warning
lamp goes off.
Operating fault
the system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud, ice
or snow.
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ke care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system. In the event of a fault, the warning
lamp in the button flashes then
goes


off.
Have it checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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e state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
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e system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and
the cooling fan has stopped. It is
recommended that the screen be fitted
and removed by a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
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when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
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P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
Practical information