2018 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Passenger compartment fusebox
Trailer interface unitEngine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fusesFuse N°Rating (A) Functions
F36 30 APanoramic sunroof.
F37 30 APanoramic sunroof blind.
F38 30 AElectric seats.
F39 30 AMotorised tailgate unit.
F40 25 AAdditional heating.
Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F36 20 ABrake lamps, reversing lamps (trailer).
F37 20 ASidelamps, direction indicators (trailer).
F38 20 AInterior lighting (caravan).
F40 2 AAudible signal (trailer). F

R
elease the two latches A.
F

R
emove the cover.
F

C
hange the fuse.
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully then engage the two latches A ,
to


ensure correct sealing of the fusebox.
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Fuse N°Rating (A) Functions
F5 50 ARight-hand direction indicators, front right-hand sidelamps, right-hand brake lamps, left-hand reversing lamps,
right-hand foglamps.
F16 20 ADaytime running lamps.
F18 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 40 ATrailer inter face unit.
F27 25 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamp, right-hand reversing lamps, left-hand foglamps, rear left-hand sidelamps, third
brake lamp.
F29 40 AWindscreen wipers.
F32 80 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamp, static cornering lamps, direction indicator side repeaters, left-hand direction
indicators, front left-hand and rear right-hand sidelamps, left-hand brake lamps, number plate lamps.
Fuse tables
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12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
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.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
the battery.
Starting using another
battery
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. 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.
Check beforehand that the slave battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a
minimum capacity equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
u
nlock the bonnet by activating the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
F
r
aise the bonnet.
F
L
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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F Start 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.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
F

W
ait for it to return to idle.
F

D
isconnect the jump lead cables in 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.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum ser vice 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 only use your vehicle for short
journeys,
-

i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you wish to charge your vehicle's battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal
voltage of 12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
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, etc.).
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal (+) of
slave battery B or the booster.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of slave
battery B or the booster (or the earth point
on the other vehicle).
F

C

onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
F

S
witch off charger B before connecting the
cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E
nsure 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 cables of the charger B as
follows:
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t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of battery A ,
-

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

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the
cables from battery A .
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Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
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 ser vice for a long period.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminalReconnecting the (+) terminal
Do not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting
the engine, in order to enable the electronic
systems to initialise.
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.
F
Ra
ise the lever A fully to release the
clamp


B .
F

R

emove the clamp B by lifting it off.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c

lose all openings (doors, tailgate,
windows,


sunroof),
F

s

witch off all electrical consumers
(audio

system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F

s

witch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
F
Ra
ise the lever A fully.
F
R
efit the open clamp B on the (+)
terminal.
F
P
ush the clamp B fully down.
F
L
ower the lever A to lock the clamp B
.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise certain systems,
such

as:
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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:
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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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Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.The maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to your
vehicle are given in the registration document,
as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also given on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine. When the
exterior temperature is higher than 37°C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing by a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never
exceed a speed of approximately 62 mph
(100 km/h) (obser ve the local legislation
in force).
If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine is allowed
to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Technical data