Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag (2012.5). Manual — part 14

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Practical information

System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for
a maximum combined duration of about
forty minutes.

Energy economy mode

Switching to economy mode

A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
)

In

order to resume the use of these

functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately five
minutes,

- for more than ten minutes, to use the

equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.

Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting
(refer to the "Battery" section).

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Changing a wiper blade

wiper blade

)

Within one minute after switching off

the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.

Removing

)

Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)

Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.

Fitting

)

Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.

)

Fold down the wiper arm carefully.

After fitting a front wiper

blade

)

Switch on the ignition.

)

Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.

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Towing the vehicle

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

Towing from the front

Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)

open the boot,

)

position the floor vertically,

)

remove the towing eye.

)

On the front bumper, unclip the cover by

pressing at the bottom.

)

Screw the towing eye in fully.

)

Install the towing bar.

)

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the

towed vehicle.

)

Place

the

gear lever in neutral

(position N on the electronic gear
control gearbox or automatic
gearbox).

Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.

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General

recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed
vehicle must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

vehicle broken down on a motorway
or fast road,

-

4 wheel drive vehicle,

-

when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the

ground,

-

where there is no approved towing
bar available...

Towing from the rear

)

On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.

)

Screw the towing eye in fully.

)

Install the towing bar.

)

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

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Towing a trailer

We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it
is fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.

Blanking cover

When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.

Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.

Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice

Distribution of loads

)

Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the
maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind

)

Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)

To lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

)

If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.

Tyres

)

Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

)

Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.

Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars

Maximum authorised weight on the roof
rack, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm (with the exception of bicycle
carriers):
-

Saloon: 70 kg

-

SW: 100 kg

If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle.

-

Saloon: there are retaining pins in the door
apertures.

When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly:

-

SW: there are markings on each of the
longitudinal bars.

Use accessories recommended
by PEUGEOT observing the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fitting instructions so as to avoid the
risk of damaging the body (deformation,
scratches, ...).

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.

"Comfort":

cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...

"Transport solutions":

booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof
box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball,
folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicle
conversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness should
preferably be fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.

"Style":

spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear
lever knob, alloy wheels (16", 17", 18", 19"), body
kit, door mirror shells, door air deflectors, ...

* To

avoid

any risk of jamming of the pedals:

- ensure that the mat is positioned and

secured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

"Safety and security":

speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel security
bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels
for snow chains), reversing camera, front and
rear parking sensors, boot spacers...

"Protection":

mats * , seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds,
boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door
and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbing
strips...

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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a PEUGEOT
representative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.

Installation of radio

communication

transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).

Depending on the legislation in force
in the country, it may be compulsory
to have a high visibility safety vest,
warning triangle and spare bulbs and
fuses available in the vehicle.

You can also obtain products for cleaning and
maintenance (exterior and interior) and topping
up fluids (screenwash, ...), as well as refills
(cartridge for temporary tyre repair kit...) from
PEUGEOT dealers.

"Multimedia":

audio systems, portable navigation system,
Takara/Sony portable video screen, Bluetooth
system, speakers, DVD player, Wi-Fi, driving
aids, video support, microwave unit...

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Checks

PEUGEOT & TOTAL

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Checks

Opening the bonnet

Opening

)

From inside: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.

Closing

)

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

)

Check that it is latched correctly.

)

From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.

A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.

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Checks

On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
view.

Running out of fuel (Diesel)

If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.

)

Fill

the fuel tank with at least five litres of

diesel.

)

Open the bonnet.

)

If

necessary, unclip the styling cover for

access to the priming pump.

)

Squeeze and release the priming pump

repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press).

)

Operate the starter until the engine starts

(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).

)

If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.

)

Clip the styling cover back in place.

)

Close the bonnet.

1.6 litre HDi engine

)

Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.

)

Open the bonnet.

)

If necessary, unclip the style cover for
access to the priming pump.

)

Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.

)

Operate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).

)

If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.

)

Put the style cover back in position and clip
it in place.

)

Close the bonnet.

2 litre and 2.2 litre HDi

engines

If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.

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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.

Petrol engines

1. Power

steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery

/ Fuses.

6. Fusebox.
7. Air

filter.

8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.

1.6 litre 16V VTi 120 hp

1.6 litre 16V THP 155 hp

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checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.

* According to engine.

Diesel engines

1. Power

steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery

/ Fuses.

6. Fusebox.
7. Air

filter.

8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
10. Priming pump * .
11. Bleed screw * .

1.6 litre HDi 110 hp

2.0 litre HDi 140 hp

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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.

* According to engine.

Diesel engines

1. Power

steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery

/ Fuses.

6. Fusebox.
7. Air

filter.

8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
10. Priming pump * .
11. Bleed screw * .

2.0 litre HDi 163 hp

2.2 litre HDi 200 hp

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Checking levels

Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns).

Oil level

The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.

This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.

The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

Brake fluid level

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.

If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the servicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.