2020 Peugeot 508 braking

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In the event of a breakdown
Access to the tools

Hatchback

SW
The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the
boot floor.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its lower
section.
►

Release the cover to the right and then
downwards.
T

o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

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

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its lower part.
T o tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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Technical data
9Engine 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
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) values and the
towable loads listed are valid for a maximum
altitude of 1,000
metres. The towable load must
be reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000 metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).

244
Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 141
A
ABS 78
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
154
Accessories

75, 161
Active Safety Brake

128–130
Active suspension

107
Active Suspension Control

107
Adaptive LED Technology

28, 65
Adaptive rear lighting

65
AdBlue®

18, 168
AdBlue® tank

169
Additive, Diesel

166
Adjusting headlamps

67
Adjusting head restraints

42
Adjusting seat

42–43
Adjusting the air distribution

50–51
Adjusting the air flow

50–51
Adjusting the date

216, 240
Adjusting the height and reach of the
steering wheel

45
Adjusting the lumbar support

42–43
Adjusting the seat angle

42
Adjusting the temperature

50
Adjusting the time

216, 240
Advice on care and maintenance

153, 170
Advice on driving

7, 96
Airbags

81–84, 86
Airbags, curtain

83–84
Airbags, front 82, 84, 87
Airbags, lateral
83–84
Air conditioning

48, 51
Air conditioning, automatic

52
Air conditioning, digital

49
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic

49
Air intake

50–51
Air vents

48
Alarm

31–32
Amplifier, audio

56
Android Auto connection

231
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

78
Antitheft / Immobiliser

26
Apple CarPlay connection

212, 230
Applications

231
Armrest, front

58
Armrest, rear

59
Assistance call

76
Assistance, emergency braking

78, 130
Audible warning

76
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

211, 235
B
Battery 162
Battery, 12 V
166, 189–193
Battery, ancillaries

192
Battery, charging

152, 156, 190, 193
Battery (Hybrid)

153, 156
Battery, remote control

30, 54
Bicycle carrier

161
Blind 39–40
Blind spot monitoring system, active
135
Blind spot sensors

135
BlueHDi

18, 166, 172
Bluetooth (hands-free)

213–214, 236–237
Bluetooth (telephone)

213–214, 236–237
Bodywork

171
Bonnet

162–163
Bonnet, active

84
Boot

34, 37, 64
Brake discs

167
Brake lamps

182–183
Brakes

167
Braking

106
Braking assistance system

78
Braking, automatic emergency

128–130
Braking, dynamic emergency

100–101
Brightness

215
Bulbs

182
Bulbs (changing)

180–183
C
Cable, audio 235
Cable, Jack
235
Capacity, fuel tank

151
Care of the bodywork

171
CD

2 11
CD, MP3

2 11
Central locking

28, 30
Changing a bulb

180–183

246
Alphabetical index
Electric automatic gearbox (Hybrid) 105
Electric windows
38
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

78
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

78
Emergency call

76
Emergency switching off

99
Emergency warning lamps

75, 172
Emissions control system, SCR

19, 168
Energy economy mode

162
Energy flows

23
Energy recovery

19, 106
Engine

168
Engine compartment

164–165
Engine, Diesel

151, 164, 172, 199, 201
Engine, petrol

108, 164, 198
Engines

197–199, 201
Environment

7, 30, 54
e-Save function (energy reserve)

24
ESC (electronic stability control)

78
Expanded traffic sign recognition

11 6
F
Fatigue detection 130–131
Filling the AdBlue® tank
166, 169
Filling the fuel tank

151–152
Filter, air

166
Filter, oil

166
Filter, particle

166
Filter, passenger compartment

48, 166
Fitting a wheel

178–179
Fitting roof bars 160–161
Fittings, boot
60
Fittings, interior

55
Fittings, rear

59
Flap, charging

153, 156–158
Flap, fuel filler

151–152
Flashing indicators

66, 182
Flat bed (recovery)

195
Fluid, brake

165
Fluid, engine coolant

165
Foglamps, rear

65, 183
Folding the rear seats

47–48
Four-wheel drive (4WD)

162
Frequency (radio)

233–234
Fuel

7, 151
Fuel consumption

7, 19
Fuel tank

151–152
Full Park Assist

145
Fusebox, dashboard

184
Fusebox, engine compartment

184, 187–188
Fuses

183–184, 187–188
Fuses, dashboard

184
Fuses, engine compartment

189
G
Gauge, fuel 151
Gearbox, automatic
102–105, 107, 110, 167, 190
Gearbox, manual

102, 107, 110, 167
Gear lever, manual gearbox

102
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator
108–109
Glove box

55
G.P.S.

227
Grab handles

55
H
Hands-free access 36
Hands-free tailgate
34, 36–37
Hazard warning lamps

75, 172
headlamp adjustment

67
Headlamp adjustment

67
Headlamps, automatic dipping

68–69
Headlamps, automatic illumination

67
Headlamps, dipped beam

181–182
Headlamps, halogen

67, 181–182
Headlamps, main beam

181–182
Head restraints, front

42
Head restraints, rear

46–48
Heating

48, 53–54
Heating, additional

53–54
Heating, programmable

24, 53–54
Hi-Fi system

56
Hill start assist

106–107
Histogramme, fuel consumption

23–24
Horn

76
Horn for pedestrians

76
Hybrid

23, 98, 152, 202
Hybrid engine

202

248
Alphabetical index
Misfuel prevention 152
Motor, electric
108, 152, 202
Motorised tailgate

34–35, 37
Mountings, ISOFIX

89
N
Navigation 225–227
Navigation, connected
228–230
Net, high load retaining

62–63
Night vision

69
Night Vision

69
O
Obstacle detection 136
Oil change
164
Oil consumption

164
OIl, engine

164
On-board tools

64, 173–174
Opening the bonnet

162–163
Opening the boot

27, 34
Opening the doors

27, 33
Opening the windows

25
P
Pads, brake 167
Paint
171, 204
Paint colour code 204
Parcel shelf, rear
61
Park Assist

142
Parking brake, electric

99–101, 167
Parking sensors, audible and visual

136
Parking sensors, front

137
Parking sensors, rear

137
Personalisation

9–10
Plates, identification

204
Player, Apple®

211, 235
Player, USB

210, 235
Port, USB

56, 59, 210, 230, 235
Power

19
Power indicator

19
Pressures, tyres

167, 177, 204
Pre-tensioning seat belts

81
Priming pump

173
Priming the fuel system

172
Profiles

215, 239
Programmable cruise control

119
Protecting children

82, 85–91, 93
Puncture

174–175, 177
Q
Quiet vehicle warning sound 76
R
Radar (warnings) 11 2
Radio 208–209, 211, 233
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)

210, 234
Range, AdBlue

18, 166
RDS

209, 233–234
READY lamp

163
Rear screen, demisting

52
Rechargeable hybrid
system

6, 23, 98, 108, 152
Recharging the battery

190, 193
Recirculation, air

50–51
Recovery

194, 196
Recovery of the vehicle

195
Reduction of electrical load

162
Regeneration of the particle filter

166
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)

106
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

111
Reinitialising the remote control

30
Reminder, lighting on

65
Remote control

25–29
Remote functions

24, 54, 157–158
Removing a wheel

178–179
Removing the mat

58
Replacing bulbs

180–183
Replacing fuses

183–184, 189
Replacing the air filter

166
Replacing the oil filter

166
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

166
Reservoir, screenwash

165