Peugeot 508 (2016 year). Instruction - part 15

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AdBlue

additive and SCR system

for BlueHDi Diesel engines

to assure respect for the environment and
conformity with the new euro 6 emissions
standard, without adversely affecting the
performance or fuel consumption of Diesel
engines, PeugeOt has taken the decision to
equip its vehicles with an effective system that
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
with a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of
exhaust gases.

Presentation of the SCR system

using an additive called AdBlue

containing

urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85%
of nitrous oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.

the AdBlue

additive is held in a special

tank located under the boot at the rear of
the vehicle. It has a capacity of 17 litres: this
provides a driving range of about 12 500 miles
(20 000 km), after which an alert is triggered
warning you when the reserve remaining is
enough for just 1 500 miles (2 400 km).

During each scheduled service of your vehicle
by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop,
the AdBlue

additive tank is refilled in order to

allow normal operation of the SCR system.

If the estimated mileage between two services
is greater than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we
recommend that you go to a PeugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary
top-up carried out.

Once the AdBlue

tank is empty, a

system required by regulations prevents
starting of the engine.
If the SCR is faulty, the level of
emissions from your vehicle will no
longer meet the euro 6 standard: your
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault
with the SCR system, you must go
to a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible: after
a running distance of 650 miles
(1 100 km), a system will be triggered
automatically to prevent engine starting.

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Topping-up the AdBlue

additive

Filling the AdBlue

tank is an operation

included in every routine service on your
vehicle by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Nevertheless, given the capacity of the tank,
it may be necessary to top-up the additive
between services, more particularly if an alert
(warning lamps and a message) signals the
requirement.
You can go to a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you envisage topping-up yourself, please
read the following warnings carefully.

Precautions in use

Keep AdBlue

out of the reach of

children, in its original bottle.
Never transfer AdBlue

to another

container: it would lose its purity.

use only AdBlue

additive that meets the

ISO 22241 standard.

the AdBlue

additive is an urea-based

solution. this liquid is non-flammable,
colourless and odourless (kept in a cool area).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash
the affected area with soap and water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate)
the eyes with large amounts of water or with
an eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes.
If a burning sensation or irritation persists, get
medical attention.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high ambient
temperature, for example), the risk of release
of ammonia cannot be excluded: do not inhale
the product. Ammonia vapour has an irritant
effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and
throat).

Never dilute the additive with water.
Never pour the additive into the Diesel
fuel tank.

the supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies
topping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half a uS
gallon) bottles from a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Never top-up from an AdBlue

dispenser reserved for heavy goods
vehicles.

Freezing of the AdBlue

additive

the AdBlue

additive freezes at

temperatures below around -11°C.
the SCR system includes a heater
for the AdBlue

tank, allowing you to

continue driving in very cold conditions.

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Never store bottles of AdBlue

in your

vehicle.

Recommendations on storage

AdBlue

freezes at about -11°C and

deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight.
under these conditions, the additive can be
kept for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out.

Procedure

Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
Otherwise the AdBlue

may be frozen and

so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your
vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to
allow the top-up to be carried out.

F Switch off the ignition and remove the

key, or if your vehicle has one, press the
StARt/StOP button to switch off the
engine.

F For access to the AdBlue

tank, raise the

boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.

F Without pressing, turn the black cap a

quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.

F turn the blue cap a 6

of a turn anti-

clockwise.

F Lift off the cap.

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F Obtain a bottle of AdBlue

. After first

checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue

tank.

Important: if your vehicle's
AdBlue

tank is completely empty -

which is confirmed by the alert
messages and the impossibility of
starting the engine, you must add at
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).

F After emptying the bottle, wipe away any

spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.

If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.

F Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a

of a turn clockwise, to its stop.

F Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of

a turn clockwise without pressing. ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.

F Depending on equipment, return the spare

wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.

F Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.

Important: when topping-up after
running out of additive, signalled
by the message "top up emissions
additive: Starting prevented", you
must wait for about 5 minutes before
switching the ignition on again, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, introducing the remote
control key into the ignition switch,
or placing the electronic key of the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system
inside the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10 seconds before starting the engine.

Never dispose of AdBlue

additive

bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your dealer.

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Warning triangle

Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.

the dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:
-

A: length = 438 mm,

B: height = 56 mm,

C: width = 38 mm.

Saloon

F Press the lug 1 and pull the assembly

towards you.

SW and non-hybrid RXH

F turn the knob 2 to remove the cover.
F Hold the cover and the triangle so that they

do not fall.

F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as

required by the legislation in force in your
country.

the triangle is available as an
accessory; contact a PeugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Placing the triangle in
the road

this safety device should be used in addition to
the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.

the location for stowing a folded
triangle is in the inner trim panel of the
boot lid or tailgate.

Refer to the manufacturer's instructions
on unfolding and installing supplied with
the triangle.

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On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For all versions other than BlueHDi, refer to the
corresponding engine compartment view.

Running out of fuel (Diesel)

For more information on the Diesel
misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.

F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

diesel.

F Open the bonnet.
F If necessary, unclip the styling cover for

access to the priming pump.

F Squeeze and release the priming pump

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

F Operate the starter until the engine starts

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

F If the engine does not start after a few

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

F Clip the styling cover back in place.
F Close the bonnet.

1.6 litre HDi engine

F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

Diesel.

F Open the bonnet.
F If necessary, unclip the styling cover for

access to the priming pump.

F Squeeze and release the priming pump

repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.

F Operate the starter until the engine starts

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

F If the engine does not start after a few

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

F Put the styling cover back in position and

clip it in place.

F Close the bonnet.

2 litre HDi engines

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

BlueHDi engines

F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

Diesel.

F Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the

ignition.

F Repeat the operation 10 times.
F Operate the starter to run the engine.

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this kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

this kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.

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.

For more information on towing, refer to the
corresponding section.

* Depending on the country of sale or

equipment.

the vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.

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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On

"I" / off "O" switch.

C.  Deflation button.
D.  Pressure gauge (in bars and psi).
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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Repair procedure

1. Sealing

F  uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F  unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F  Connect the white pipe to the valve of the

tyre to be repaired.

F Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running.

take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.

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

Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.

F Switch off the ignition.
F turn the selector A to the "sealant"

position.

F Check that the switch B is in

position "O".

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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

F 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).

F 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.

F 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.

F Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

Tyre under-inflation 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. Inflation

F Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F Start the vehicle again and leave the

engine running.

F 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.

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

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

As soon as possible, go to a PeugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.

F turn the selector A to the "Air"

position.

F uncoil the black pipe H fully.
F Connect the black pipe to the

valve of the wheel.

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Removing the cartridge

F  Stow the black pipe.
F  Detach the angled base from the white pipe.
F  Support the compressor vertically.
F  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...).

F turn the selector A to the "Air"

position.

F uncoil the black pipe H fully.
F Connect the black pipe to the

valve of the wheel or accessory.

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

F Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F Start the vehicle and let the engine run.
F 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.

F Remove the kit then stow it.

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Spare wheel

the tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
to gain access to them:
F open the boot,
F position the floor vertically (SW and non-

hybrid RXH: in its guide) for access to the
tools.

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

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. Wheel bolt cover removal 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. A wheel chock for immobilising the

vehicle*.

6. towing eye.

See "towing the vehicle".

Access to the tools

* Depending on country of sale or equipment.

the jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.

the jack conforms to european
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/Ce.

the jack does not require any maintenance.

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Wheel with wheel 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 located in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on the country of sale, the spare
wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.

Access to the spare wheel

Taking out the wheel

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
spare wheel is restrained either by a strap or
a securing nut A and bolt B. For the nut, the
procedure is given below.

F unscrew the (coloured) central nut.
F Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

F take the wheel out of the boot.

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Putting the wheel back in place

F Put the box back in place in the centre of

the wheel and clip it.

F Put the polystyrene storage box back in

place.

F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F unscrew the (coloured) central nut by a few

turns then put it in place in the centre of the
wheel.

F tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to

retain the wheel correctly.

Tyre under-inflation detection

the space-saver type or steel spare
wheel does not have a sensor.
the punctured wheel must be repaired
by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground

and ensure that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
lever in position P to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.

F Remove the wheel bolt cover from each

of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).

F Fit the security socket 4 on the

wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt
(if fitted).

F Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

the occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
If your vehicle does not have a jack, contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop for
the part numbers of the tools needed to change a wheel: jack and wheelbrace.

Do not use:
-

the jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,

a jack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.

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