2018 Peugeot 508 tow bar

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Maximum authorised load distributed over
the transverse roof bars, for a load height
not exceeding 40 cm (with the exception
of
bicycle carriers):
-
Hatchback: 65 kg.
-
SW: 80 kg .
For more information, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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 vehicle's fixing points.
For transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle, refer to local legislation.
Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
Secure the load firmly.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
and its stability may be affected.
Regularly check the correct locking of the
roof bars, at least before each trip.
Remove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
If you use a roof box, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain
the compatible fixing parts. Sunroof
Do not operate the sunroof when using
roof bars – risk of major damage!
Bicycle/Accessory Carrier
Do not fit an accessory carrier to the
tailgate.
Bonnet
For more information about the Active bonnet ,
refer to the corresponding section. The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch with care (risk of
burns), using the protected area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
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.
Opening
F From inside:
pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid

the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
Practical information

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
specific check. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake , refer to the corresponding
section.
Wheels and tyres
The pressure must be checked on
all tyres, including the spare wheel,
when the tyres are "cold", at least
once a month and before a long
j o u r n ey. Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces
braking efficiency and control of the vehicle's
steering. Regular inspections of the condition
of tyres (tread and sides) and rims are
recommended as well as making sure that
valves are fitted.
Using different size wheels and tyres from
those specified can affect the lifetime of tyres,
wheel rotation, ground clearance and the
speedometer reading and have an adverse
effect on road holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
The pressures given on the tyre pressure label
are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven for
more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles (10
kilometres) at more than 31 mph (50 km/h),
0.3 bar (30 kPa) should be added to the values
given on the label.
Under-inflation increases fuel consumption.
Non-compliant tyre pressure causes premature
wear on tyres and has an adverse effect on the
vehicle's road holding – Risk of an accident!
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Practical information

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F Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at
position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
Only the 12
V sockets located at the front
of the vehicle and in the boot can be
used to power the compressor.
The 12
V socket located at the back of
the centre console is not suitable for this
purpose. F
A ffix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured to
the interior of the vehicle in the area close
to the driver, to remind the driver that a
wheel is in temporary use.
F

S
witch on the ignition.If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached
after about 7 minutes, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance.
F

T
urn the switch to position "O".
F

D
isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

R
eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R
emove the kit.
F

R
emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.F
S tart the compressor by turning the switch
to position " l" until the pressure of the tyre
reaches 2 bars. The sealant product is
injected under pressure into the tyre; do not
disconnect the pipe from the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
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If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is not
repairable; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop for assistance.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch in the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it. Do not drive more than 125 miles (200
km)
with a repaired tyre; see a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
For access to the spare wheel, first refer to
section on the Toolkit .
F

S

tart the compressor by placing the switch
in the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection. Hatchback
SW
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Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise certain systems,
such

as:
-

t
he electronic key,
-

t
he sunroof and its electric blind,
-

t
he electric windows,
-

t
he date and time,
-

t
he preset radio stations.The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
next 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 exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing device.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stored in a toolbox, under the
boot floor.
For more information on the Tool kit , refer to
the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
Hatchback
SW F

O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

R
elease the cover to the right and then
downwards.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towbar.F

P
ut the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to obser ve this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
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Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground with
the engine off.
F

U
nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

P
ull the cover downwards.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towbar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only. General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The 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
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
-

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,
- w hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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Reinitialising the remote control .....................42
R emote control .............................. 35 -36, 38 - 40
Removing the mat


........................................... 78
Replacing the air filter
................................... 20

8
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 20

8
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
...............................

..............................208
Reservoir, screenwash


.................................207
Resetting the trip recorder


..............................27
Reset trip
.................................................... 27-2 8
Rev counter


....................................................... 8
Reversing camera
...............................

...179 -181
Roof bars


............................................... 203-204
S
Safety, children .........1 0 6 -1 0 7, 11 0 -112 , 117-12 0
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel) .........208
Screen menu map


........................................... 12
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............210
Seat belts


................................. 12, 103 -104, 116
Seat belts, rear


...................................... 103 -104
Seats, electric


........................................... 58-59
Seats, front
...............................

.................57- 5 9
Seats, heated


............................................ 59-60
Seats, rear


................................................. 63-64
Selector, gear


......................................... 131-13 5
Serial number, vehicle


..................................243
Service indicator


....................................... 23, 26
Service (warning lamp)


...................................13
Servicing
......................................................... 23
S

ettings, equipment

.................................. 29-33
Settings, system


........................................ 16, 32
Side parking sensors
.................................... 17

7
Ski flap
..............................

..............................80
Snow chains


.......................................... 141, 2 0 2
Socket, 12 V accessory
......................75, 80, 84
Socket, auxiliary
.......................................... 9

, 25
Socket, Jack


.................................................... 25
Speakers ......................................................... 76
Speed limiter .................................. 14
5 -148, 151
Speed limit recognition
......................... 14

2, 14 4
Speedometer


.................................................... 8
Sport mode


................................................... 13 6
Stability control (ESC)........................... 10 0 -103
Starting a Diesel engine
............................... 19

7
Starting the vehicle
...............................
1

3, 16 -17, 19, 124-126, 132-135
Starting using another battery


......................127
Station, radio
...............................

.......6 - 7, 2 3 - 2 4
Steering mounted controls, audio
................ 3

, 3
Steering wheel, adjustment
............................ 61
S

topping the
vehicle


...........13, 16 -17, 19, 124, 126, 132-135
Stop & Start


............ 21, 29, 67, 70, 138 -139, 198, 204, 208
STOP (warning lamp)


...................................... 11
Storage


..................................... 74-75, 78, 80 - 81
Storage box


..................................................... 85
Storage compartments


...................................74
Storage wells


............................................ 81, 8 5
Storing driving positions
................................. 59
S

towing rings

............................................ 81, 8 4
Sunroof, panoramic
.................................. 53

-55
Sunshine sensor


............................................. 66
Sun visor
...............................

..........................75
Suspension with variable vibration reduction


..................................................... 13 6
Synchronising the remote control
...................42
T
Tailgate ................ ............................................ 47
Ta n k , f u e l ............................................... 198 -19 9
Technical data
....................................... 2

3 9 - 2 41
Telephone
..............................

...77, 13 -15, 27-30
Temperature, coolant


................................11, 2 4
Ticket holder


................................................... 74
Time (setting) ...................................... 34, 17, 33
TMC (Traffic info) ............................................ 15
T
ool box
................
........................................... 85
Topping-up AdBlue
®...................................... 2 11
Total distance recorder ............................. 26-27
Touch screen ......................... 29, 31-33, 76, 1, 1
To w b a r
...............................

.....102-103, 125, 199
Towed loads


.......................................... 2 3 8 - 2 41
Traction control (ASR)


.................... 18, 10 0 -102
Traffic information (TMC)


................................ 15
Tr a i l e r
...............

...................... 102-103, 125, 199
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
................... 10

2-103
Trajectory control systems

..................... 10

0 -101
Trip computer


............................................. 27-2 8
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 2

7
Ty r e s


.............................................................. 209
Tyre under-inflation detection


................. 20, 140
U
Under-inflation (detection) ............................140
Unlocking .................................................. 35, 37
Unlocking from the inside
...............................43
Unlocking the boot

...............................
......37- 3 8
Unlocking the doors
........................................ 48
U

nlocking the tailgate
................................ 3

7- 3 8
Updating the date
................................ 3

4, 17, 32
Updating the time
...............................

.34, 17, 33
USB


............................................................. 9, 25
V
Ventilation ..................................... 65 - 66, 71, 73
Visibility ............... ............................................ 70
Vision, 180° for ward
..................................... 182
Visiopark 1


.................................................... 18 0
Visiopark 1 – Visiopark 2

......................17

9, 181
Voice commands


............................... 5 - 8 , 10 -12
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