Peugeot 508 Dag (2010.5). Instruction - part 12

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Front seat belt height adjustment

 To adjust the anchorage point, squeeze the

control A and slide it until you find a notch.

From approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h), the warning lamp(s) flash
for two minutes accompanied by
an audible signal. Once these two

minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp(s)
remain on until the driver or one or more
passengers fasten their seat belt.

Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamps

1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp in the instrument
panel.

2.   Front left seat belt warning lamp.
3.   Front right seat belt warning lamp.
4.   Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
5.   Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6.   Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

Front seat belt warning lamps

On switching on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on in the instrument
panel and the corresponding warning
lamp 2 and/or 3 come(s) on in red

in the passenger's seat belt and front airbag
warning lamp display if the corresponding seat
belt is not fastened or is unfastened.

Rear seat belt unfastened warning lamps

On switching on the ignition, with the
engine running or the vehicle at a
speed below around 12 mph
(20 km/h), the corresponding

warning lamps  4 ,  5  or  6  comes on in red for
about 30 seconds if a seat belt is not fastened.
Above 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding
warning lamps  4 ,  5  and  6  comes on in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen, when
a rear passenger has unbuckled their seat belt.

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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling firmly on the strap and
releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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be tightened as close to the body as
possible,

be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,

be used to restrain only one person,

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.

In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,
go to a qualified workshop with the skills
and equipment needed, which a PEUGEOT
dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Airbags

System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger) in the event of violent collisions.
It supplements the action of the force-limiting
seat belts (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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in the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger); immediately
after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly
so that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,

in the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
will not be deployed; the seat belt alone is
sufficient to provide optimum protection in
these situations.

The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If
a second impact occurs (during
the same or a subsequent accident),
the airbag will not be deployed again.

Deployment of the airbag(s) is
accompanied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Front airbags

Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously, unless
the passenger's front airbag is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side to cushion their
forward movement.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Deactivation

Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated:
 with the ignition off , insert the key in the

n off

passenger airbag deactivation switch,

 turn it to the "OFF" position,
 then, remove the key keeping the switch in

the new position.

According to version, this warning
lamp comes on either in the
instrument panel or in the seat belt

and passenger's front airbag warning lamp
display when the ignition is on and until the
airbag is reactivated.

To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must
be deactivated when you install a
"rear facing" child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.

If at least one of the two airbag
warning lamps come on continuously,
do not install a child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or qualified workshop.

Reactivation

When you remove the child seat, turn
the switch to the "ON" position to reactivate
the airbag and so assure the safety of your
front passenger in the event of an impact.

With the ignition on, this warning
lamp comes on in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning
lamp display for approximately one
minute, if the passenger's front
airbag is activated.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen, contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked. The airbags may no longer
be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

If this warning lamp flashes, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. The passenger's front
airbag may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.

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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between
the occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...). This could hamper the operation of
the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
The bag inflates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a PEUGEOT dealer (see "Practical
information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on
the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of
the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.

Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head if the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed
on the roof, they play a part in securing the
curtain airbags.

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

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Lateral airbags

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and passengers
(with the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of a serious side impact in order to
limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.

In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if
the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may
not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the airbag is not deployed.

Deployment

The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the instrument panel screen, contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked. The airbags may no longer
be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

Operating fault

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Lateral airbags

Front airbags

Curtain airbags

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

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boot floor.

Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can

pair

drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.

Temporary puncture repair kit

Access to the kit

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1. 12 V compressor.

Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.

2. One chock * to block one of the front wheels

of the vehicle.

3. Removable towing eye.

See "Towing the vehicle".

* Depending on destination country or equipment.

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A.   "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B.   On  "I" /off  "O"  switch.
C.   Deflation button.
D.   Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.   Compartment housing:

- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various inflation adaptors for

accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...

Description of the kit

F.   Sealant cartridge.
G.   White pipe with cap for repair.
H.   Black pipe for inflation.
I.

Speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.

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1. Sealing

 Switch off the ignition.
 Turn the selector A to the "SEALANT"

position.

 Check that the switch B is in

position "O" .

   Uncoil the white pipe  G  fully.
   Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
   Connect the white pipe to the valve of the

tyre to be repaired.

 Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running.

  Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if
swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.

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pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

 Switch on the compressor by moving

the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.

The sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).

 Remove the kit and screw the cap back on

the white pipe.

Take care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.

 Drive immediately for approximately three

miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 15 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]),
to plug the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

Tyre under-inﬂ ation detection

If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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2. Inﬂ ation

 Turn the selector A to the "AIR"

position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.
 Connect the black pipe to the

valve of the wheel.

 Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the

engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the compressor

(to inflate: switch  B  in position  "I" ; to
deflate: switch  B  in position  "O"  and press
button  C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).

A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.
 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]

max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).

 Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

You must inform the technician
that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will
inform you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge

   Stow the black pipe.
   Detach the angled base from the white pipe.
   Support the compressor vertically.
   Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.

  Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-

check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

 Turn the selector A to the "Air"

position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.
 Connect the black pipe to the

valve of the wheel or accessory.

If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

 Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and let the engine run.
 Adjust the pressure using the compressor

(to inflate: switch  B  in position  "I" ; to
deflate: switch  B  in position  "O"  and press
button  C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.

 Remove the kit then stow it.

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Changing a wheel

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:
 open the boot,
 position the floor vertically (SW: in its

guide) for access to the tools.

Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.

For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the security bolts (located in the

glove box).

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

5. One wheel chock for immobilising the

vehicle.

6. Towing eye.

See "Towing the vehicle".

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Wheel with trim

When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be
steel, alloy or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous page.

Access to the spare wheel

Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
 Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
spare wheel is secured either by a strap or a
central bolt. For the bolt, the procedure is given
below.

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Wheel with trim

When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.

Access to the spare wheel

Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
 Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
spare wheel is secured either by a strap or a
central bolt. For the bolt, the procedure is given
below.

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