2021 PEUGEOT 508 jump start

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In the event of a breakdown
8Take 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, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


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

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

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In the event of a breakdown
The batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under 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 batteries.
All operations on the batteries 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.
Replacing the batteries
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not start or jump start another vehicle
from the vehicle’s batteries.
Accessing the batteries
Front
The front battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Rear
The rear battery is located in the boot.
To reach the battery:


► Lift the boot floor .
(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic
cover (not accessible).
(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release
connector.
Charging the front battery
using a battery charger
For optimum service life of the front battery, it
is essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the front battery:
–

When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–


If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Consult a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's front battery yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage
of 12
V.

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Alphabetical index
Histogramme, fuel consumption 25–26
Horn
80
I
i-Cockpit® amplify function 47
Ignition
103, 242
Ignition on

103
Immobiliser, electronic

101
Indicator, AdBlue® range

20
Indicator, coolant temperature

19
Indicator, engine oil level

19
Indicators, direction

70, 193
Inflating tyres

178, 210
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

185, 187
Infrared camera

74, 117
Instrument panel

10–11, 11, 22–23, 23, 118
Instrument panel (Rechargeable hybrid)

10
Internet browser

233, 236
ISOFIX mountings

93
J
Jack 184–185, 188, 239
Jump starting
195
K
Key 27–28, 31
Key, electronic
29–30
Keyless Entry and Starting

29–31, 101–102
Key not recognised

103
Key with remote control

27, 101
Kit, hands-free

219, 241
Kit, puncture repair

184–185
Kit, temporary puncture repair

184–187
L
Labels 6
Labels, identification
210
Lamp, boot

68
Lamps, parking

70
Lamps, rear

193–194
Lams with Full LED technology

71, 73, 192
Lane assist

125, 129–131
Lane departure warning active

137, 142
Leather (care)

182
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

70, 192–194
Level, AdBlue®

176
Level, brake fluid

176
Level, Diesel additive

176–177
Level, engine coolant

19, 176
Level, engine oil

19, 175
Levels and checks

175–177
Level, screenwash fluid

76, 176
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

70, 192–194
Lighting, cornering 73–74
Lighting dimmer
22
Lighting, exterior

69, 72
Lighting, guide-me home

28, 71–72
Lighting, interior

62–63
Lighting, mood

63
Lighting, welcome

71–72
Loading

170–171
Load reduction mode

173
Locating your vehicle

28
Locking

28, 30
Locking from the inside

33
Locking the doors

33
Long objects, transporting

64
Low fuel level

157
Lumbar

45–46
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 161–162
Maintenance (advice)
160, 181
Maintenance, routine

117, 176, 178
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

11 6
Map reading lamps

62
Markings, identification

210
Massage function

47
Massage, multi-point

47
Mat

62, 117
Memorising a speed

125
Menu

218
Menu, main

24