Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag (2012.5). Instruction - part 14

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 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.
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  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 

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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, 

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position the floor vertically,

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remove the towing eye.

)

   On the front bumper, unclip the cover by 

pressing at the bottom.

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   Screw the towing eye in fully.

)

   Install the towing bar.

)

   Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the 

towed vehicle. 

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  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.

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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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 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.    

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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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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.