2021 PEUGEOT 508 Owners Manual

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In the event of a breakdown
8Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►


Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A,
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
► At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B
before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
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 verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which would mean a risk of
toxic and corrosive acid leaking.
Disconnection/reconnection
of the batteries
Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the
batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation
of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the batteries:
►

Open the driver's door and boot.
►


Close all other doors.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►


Switch off the ignition and wait for the
READY

indicator lamp to go out.
►

Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Never reverse the order of the battery
disconnection and reconnection steps
- risk of irreversible damage!
Disconnection
Rear battery:
► Disconnect the (-)
terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Front battery:


► Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting
the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
•

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools

Hatchback
Reconnection
Front battery:

► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp
B fully down.
•

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
Rear battery:
►

Connect the
(-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Electronic key
.
–

Sunroof and electric blind.
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe 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 towing
arm; 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.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode
N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of
the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only
to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing 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.

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In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on 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 on its lower
section.
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.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by 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) 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.
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).

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Petrol
EnginesPureTech 130 EAT8 THP 150
EAT6THP 165
EAT6 PureTech 180 S&S EAT8
Gearboxes Automatic 8-speed Automatic
6-speedAutomatic
6-speed Automatic 8-speed
Codes EB2ADTS ATN8 Euro
6.3 EP6FDTMD AT6III Euro
5EP6FDTM
AT6III Euro
5EP6FADTXD ATN8 STT
Euro
6.3
Model codes
Hatchback: FP... F3...
SW: FR... F4... HNST
5GXV 5GYV 5GFT
Body styles Hatchback SW Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,5981,598 1,598
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 9611 0121 133
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,330
1,290 6006001,600 1,600
Unbraked trailer (kg) 735745600600745745
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 707075757575

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Technical data
9EnginesPureTech 215 EAT8PureTech 225 S&S EAT8
Gearboxes Automatic 8-speedAutomatic 8-speed
Codes EP6FADTXM ATN8 Euro
6.1EP6FADTX ATN8 STT Euro
6.3
Model codes
Hatchback: F3...
SW: F4... EGZP
5GGT
Body styles HatchbackSWHatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,5981,598
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 158165
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 600
-1,600 1,600
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600-745 745
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) --75 75

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Diesel
EnginesHDi 180 EAT8
Gearboxes Automatic 8-speed
Codes DW10FC AMN8 Euro 5
Model codes
Hatchback: FH...
SW: FJ... EHZN
Body styles HatchbackSW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,997
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 133
Fuel Diesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 600
1,800* 600
1,800*
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600
750* 600
750*
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 7575
* For Russia only.
Engines and towed loads – Diesel BlueHDi
Engines BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8
Gearboxes Automatic 8-speedAutomatic 8-speed
Codes DV5RC ATN8 STT Euro
6.3DW10FC AMN8 STT Euro
6.2
Model codes
Hatchback: FB... FH...
SW: FC... FJ... YHZT
EHZR
Body styles HatchbackSWHatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,4991,997
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 96133
Fuel DieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,500
1,5001,8001,800
Unbraked trailer (kg) 745745750750
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 75757575