2018 Peugeot 508 towing

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Driving recommendations 124
Anti-theft protection 1 25
Starting/Switching off the engine
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Electric parking brake

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Manual gearbox
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Automatic gearbox

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Hill start assist

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Active Suspension Control

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Driving modes

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Gear shift indicator

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Stop & Start

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Tyre under-inflation detection

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Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation
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Speed limiter
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Programmable cruise control
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Memorising speeds

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Drive Assist Plus

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Adaptive cruise control

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Lane Positioning Assist

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Active Safety Brake with Distance Alert
and Intelligent emergency braking
assistance


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Fatigue detection system

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Active Blind Spot Monitoring System

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Active Lane Keeping Assistance

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Blind Spot Detection

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Parking sensors
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Visiopark 1 – Visiopark 2

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Park Assist

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Full Park Assist

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88Compatibility of fuels
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Refuelling 1 98
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
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Towing device

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Towing device with retractable towball

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Load reduction mode

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Energy economy mode
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now chains
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Fitting roof bars

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Bonnet


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Engine compartment
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Checking levels
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Checks
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Advice on care and maintenance
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AdBlue
® (BlueHDi engines) 2 10
Warning triangle
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Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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Tool kit

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Temporary puncture repair kit
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Spare wheel

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Changing a bulb
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Changing a fuse
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12 V battery

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Towing the vehicle

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36Engine technical data and towed loads

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Engines and towed loads – Petrol
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Engines and towed loads – Diesel
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Dimensions
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Identification markings
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Driving
Practical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
Alphabetical index
Access to additional videos
Audio equipment and telematics
PEUGEOT Connect Radio
PEUGEOT Connect Nav
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Contents

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Never introduce a finger in the locking
system of the motorised tailgate – risk of a
serious injury!
Safety anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle
detection system that automatically interrupts
and reverses its movement by a few degrees to
allow the obstacle to be cleared.
Please note that this anti-pinch system is not
active at the end of the closing travel (around
1

cm from completely closed). To avoid the risk of injury through pinching
or trapping, before and during operation of
the motorised tailgate:
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e
nsure that there is no-one close to the
rear of the vehicle,
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w
atch the activity of your passengers,
particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier/Towing device
The motorised tailgate is not designed to
support a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on towing
device with connection of a cable to the towing
socket, the motorised operation of the tailgate
will be automatically deactivated.
If using a towing device or bicycle carrier not
recommended by PEUGEOT, it is essential
to deactivate the motorised operation of the
tailgate.
Motorised operation
Activation/deactivation of the
motorised operation of the tailgate is
done in the Driving/Vehicle


menu of
the touch screen.
This function is deactivated by default. There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
Opening/Closing
A.
using the electronic key of the Keyless
Entry and Starting system,
B. using the exterior tailgate control,
C. using the interior tailgate control,
D. using the control on the dashboard,
E. using the hands-free function below the
rear bumper.
F

P
ress and hold the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
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Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
When opening and closing a motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas
struts. Resistance to opening and closing is
therefore entirely normal.Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating
of its electric motor, after which opening
and closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it
manually.
Reinitialising the motorised
tailgate
This operation is necessary where there is no
movement – after detection of an obstacle,
connecting or recharging the battery, etc.
F
O
pen the tailgate manually, if necessary.
F

F
ully close the tailgate manually. If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
Precautions in use
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
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d
eactivate the hands-free function in
advance in your vehicle's configuration
menu,
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o
r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.
For more information on the To w i n g
device with retractable towball , refer to
the corresponding section.
In wintry conditions
In the event of an accumulation of snow
on the tailgate, clear the snow before
requesting motorised opening of the
tailgate.
The formation of ice can block the tailgate
and prevent its opening: wait until the ice
melts with the heating of the passenger
compartment.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, do not forget to lock your vehicle
to avoid the risk of unexpected opening.
Recommendations related
to the hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate Access)
If several kicking movements to operate the
tailgate have no effect, wait a few seconds
before trying again.
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (smartphone, etc.).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open
or close by itself, particularly if:
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y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
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y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
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y
ou load or unload bicycles to/from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
- you place or lift something behind the vehicle,- an animal approaches the rear bumper,
- y ou are washing your vehicle,
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our vehicle is being serviced,
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ou are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate the hands-free function.
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After installing a towing device, it is
essential to contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop so that it is taken
into account by the detection system.
Other wise, there is a risk of hands-free
function failure.
Electric windows
For more information about the Electric child
lock, refer to the corresponding section.
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently, without exceeding the point of
resistance. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch fully, beyond the point of resistance: the
window opens or closes completely when the
switch is released. Pressing the switch again
stops the movement of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately 45 seconds
after switching off the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate
them, switch the ignition on again.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
To reset normal operation , press the switch
until the window opens completely, then
pull the switch immediately until the window
closes fully. Continue to hold the switch for
approximately one more second.
Deactivation of the rear
controls for the rear electric
windows
1. Front left.
2. Front right.
3. Rear right.
4. Rear left.
5. Deactivation of the electric window
switches located at the rear seats.
Locking the rear doors – Electric child lock
(depending on version). The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes
on, accompanied by a message confirming
activation of the system. It remains on for as
long as the deactivation is maintained.
Use of the rear electric windows from the
driver's controls remains possible. In the event of a serious impact, the use of
the rear electric window controls becomes
possible again, if they were deactivated.
For your children's safety, press control 5 to
deactivate the controls for the rear electric
windows, irrespective of their positions.
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Air distribution
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3. Side adjustable air vents. 4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
7. Adjustable air vents.
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen,
the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets
and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
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D
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
at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice
a month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
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f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a
steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases
the available engine power and so
improves the towing ability.
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or the side vents; place the slider in the
central position, then move it sideways
towards the door.
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or the central vents; place the slider in
the central position, then move it sideways
towards you.
Closing the vents
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Boot fittings
1.Load space cover
2. 12 V (120 W) socket
3. Boot lamp
4. Bag hook
5. Storage net or Hi- Fi amplifier
6. Stowing rings
7. Storage well/Tool box under the floor
Hatchback
1.Load space cover
2. Rear seat folding controls
3. Bag hooks
4. 12 V (120 W) socket
5. Boot lamp
6. Retaining straps
7. Storage net or Hi- Fi amplifier
8. Stowing rings
9. Storage well/Tool box under the floor The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets.
Such nets are available as an option or as
an accessory.
For more information, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
For the installation of a high load retaining
net, refer to the corresponding section.
Load space cover
(Hatchback)
It consists of two parts:
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a r emovable part A , fixed to the rear pillars
of the passenger compartment,
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a r
emovable part B , fixed to the frame of the
rear screen.
SW
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Row 2
F Reel in then remove the load space cover.
F F old down the rear seats.
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osition the left-hand end of the net’s
roller in the side support 3 by reaching
from the left-hand side of the passenger
compartment.
F

P
osition the right-hand end of the net’s
roller in the side support 4 by reaching
from the right-hand side of the passenger
compartment.
F

P
ress each side to lock in the roller; the red
indicators must not be visible.
F

U
nroll the net from the boot.
F

P
osition one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 2 .
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C
ompress the net's metal bar, then pull it
to position the other end in the other upper
fixing 2 .
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120 W), remove the cap and connect an
appropriate adaptor.
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witch on the ignition.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
Stowing rings
Hatchback To move one of the movable rings:
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W
hile pressing the button, slide the ring into
its track.
F
O
nce in the desired position, release the
button to lock it.
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C
heck that the net is attached securely and
properly extended.
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S
traighten the rear seats and lock them in
place.
SW
The boot has four stowing rings to secure
luggage using different types of retaining nets.
For the SW, two of the rings are fixed and the
other two are movable in tracks.
For more information on the various nets,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Do not confuse the stowing rings with the
bag hooks or the Top Tether fixings.
To remove or refit one of the movable rings:
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B
ring it to an oblong slot on the track.
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o obser ve the direction of installation,
make sure the ring is positioned vertically
and towards the outside of the vehicle.
Storage well
Depending on version, it includes:
- a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
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a s
pare wheel with the vehicle tools.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
Hatchback SW
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aise the boot floor as much as possible to
access the storage well.
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