PEUGEOT 508 User manual

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Welcome
We draw your attention to the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by
PEUGEOT may cause faults and failures with the electrical
system of your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for information on the range of recommended
accessories.
- Any modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by
Automobiles PEUGEOT or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by the manufacturer would lead
to the suspension of the new vehicle warranty.
Thank you for choosing a 508, a symbol of
condence, passion and inspiration
This handbook has been designed to help to make the most of your
508 in all circumstances and in complete safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise yourself with your
vehicle.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles PEUGEOT reserves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the handbook.
This handbook covers all of the variations in equipment available
across the whole 508 range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described
in this document, depending on its trim level, version and the
specification for the country in which it was sold.
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Warning:
this symbol marks warnings which it is essential to observe for
your own safety, for the safety of others or to avoid any risk of
damaging your vehicle.
Information:
this symbol draws your attention to additional information for better
use of your vehicle.
Protection of the environment:
this symbol accompanies advice relating to protection of the
environment.
For any work on your vehicle, use a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, competence and equipment required, which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.
This document forms an integral part of your vehicle. Remember to
pass it on to the new owner in the event of the sale of the vehicle.
Page reference:
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Contents
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Instrument panel 12
Indicator and warning lamps 14
Gauges and indicators 26
Trip computer 31
Touch screen 35
Setting the date and time 39
Monitoring
Overview
Eco-driving
Remote control key 41
Alarm 52
Electric windows 54
Boot 56
Motorised tailgate (SW) 57
Sunroof 60
Panoramic sunroof (SW) 62
Fuel tank 63
Diesel misfuel prevention 64
Access
Front seats 66
Rear seats 71
Mirrors 73
Steering wheel adjustment 75
Interior ttings 76
Boot ttings (Saloon) 79
Boot ttings (SW) 80
Heating and Ventilation 84
Manual air conditioning 87
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 89
Quad-zone digital air conditioning 92
Switching off the air conditioning may result
in some discomfort (humidity, misting). 93
Front demist - defrost 97
Rear screen demist - defrost 97
Programmable Heating / Ventilation 98
Comfort
Starting-switching off the engine 100
Electric parking brake 103
Manual parking brake 109
Manual gearbox 110
Gear shift indicator 111
Automatic gearbox 112
Electronic gearbox 116
Stop & Start 120
Hill start assist 123
Head-up display 124
Blind spot sensors 126
Speed limiter 130
Cruise control 132
Parking sensors 134
Reversing camera 137
Driving
Lighting controls 138
Automatic illumination of headlamps 143
Headlamp adjustment 146
Additional headlamps 147
Wiper controls 149
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 151
Courtesy lamps 153
Interior mood lighting 154
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Child seats 155
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 158
ISOFIX child seats 164
Child lock 170
Child safety
Direction indicators 171
Emergency or assistance call 172
Horn 172
Warning triangle 173
Tyre under-ination detection 174
ESC system 176
Seat belts 179
Airbags 182
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 186
Changing a wheel 192
Snow chains 199
Changing a bulb 200
Changing a fuse 207
12 V battery 211
Removing - retting the battery 215
Energy economy mode 219
Changing a wiper blade 220
Towing the vehicle 221
Towing a trailer 223
Fitting roof bars 225
Very cold climate screen 226
Accessories 227
Practical information
Opening the bonnet 230
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 231
Petrol engines 232
Diesel engines 234
BlueHDi Diesel engines 236
Checking levels 237
Checks 240
AdBlue ®additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 242
Checks
Petrol engines 250
Petrol weights 252
Diesel engines 254
Diesel weights 258
Dimensions 262
Identication markings 264
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 265
JBL equipment 267
7-inch touch screen 269
Audio system 341
Audio equipment and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search

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Overview
Electronic key: Keyless
Entry and Starting
This system allows you to unlock, lock
and start your vehicle while keeping
the key on your person and in the
recognition zone around the vehicle.
Exterior
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into
standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, etc...). The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions, and offers the comfort of complete
silence when stationary.
Panoramic sunroof (SW)
The glass roof makes the passenger compartment
brighter and is fitted with an electric blind.
AdBlue®additive (BlueHDi Diesel engines)
This system uses a catalytic converter which turns up to 85% of
nitrous oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and water, harmless to health
and the environment.
The AdBlue®additive is held in a tank located under the boot at
the rear of the vehicle.
Its capacity is 17 litres, which gives a driving range of
approximately 12 000 miles (20 000 km).

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Front and rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when
manoeuvring forwards and backwards by
detecting obstacles located in front of or behind
the vehicle.
Motorised tailgate (SW)
This system provides motorised opening and
closing of the tailgate, by pressing a button.
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge, to allow
the temporary repair of a tyre.
Exterior

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Interior
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility inside the vehicle in low
lighting conditions.
Head-up display
This system projects speed and cruise control/
speed limiter information onto a smoked strip
in the driver's field of vision, so that they do not
need to take their eyes off the road.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort, the
system then automatically controls this level
according to the ambient conditions.
Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audio systems,
USB player, Bluetooth hands-free system,
satellite navigation system with colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system, ...
Audio system
Touch screen
Manual
Dual-zone
If your vehicle is fitted with a
JBL Hi-Fi audio system, this
is designed specifically for the
passenger compartment of your
vehicle.
Refer to the "Audio and telematics" section.
Quad-zone

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Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the
state of the corresponding function.
Switch panels*
Opening the boot.
Opening the fuel filler flap.
Massage.
Alarm.
Blind spot monitoring.
Programmable heating warning lamp.
Electric parking brake.
Starting/stopping using the electronic
key. Deactivation of Stop & Start.
Deactivation of parking sensors.
Electric child lock.
Deactivation of the DSC/ASR system.
Adaptive lighting.
Head-up display
(on/off, settings).
* Depending on version.

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9. Fusebox.
10. Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.
11. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
12. Steering lock and starting with the key.
13. Starting using the electronic key.
14. Audio equipment steering wheel controls.
15. Wiper / screenwash / trip computer stalk.
16. Central locking and hazard warning
buttons.
17. Touch screen (depending on version).
Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control / speed limiter controls.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Lighting and direction indicator stalk
4. Instrument panel.
5. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
6. Gear lever.
7. 12 V accessory socket
USB port / auxiliary socket.
8. Bonnet release lever.
18. Central adjustable air vents.
19. Passenger's airbag.
20. Side adjustable air vents.
21. Glove box / Passenger's airbag
deactivation.
22. Electric parking brake.
23. Central armrest with storage.
24. Storage.
25. Audio system.
26. Heating / air conditioning controls.

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: as
soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this
indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.

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Eco-driving
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.

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Monitoring
Instrument panel
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 tr/min or rpm),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).
2. Engine oil temperature gauge.
3. Fuel gauge.
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge.
5. Speedometer (mph or km/h).
6. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
7. Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an
electronic or automatic gearbox.
A. Main lighting dimmer.
B. Display of alert log.
Recall of information:
● on servicing,
● on driving range for the emissions
control additive (AdBlue®).
C. Reset the trip distance recorder.
8. Display zone: alert messages or state of
functions, trip computer.
9. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
10. Automatic wipers
Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
Dials and screens Control buttons

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Monitoring
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Instrument panel screen
With the vehicle stationary, use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).
- Press: Main menu, confirm the selection,
- Rotate (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,
- Rotate (in a menu): move up or down in the
menu.
Main menu*
Vehicle parameters Screen settings
Preheating / Preventilation
Driving position setting
Access to the vehicle
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Parking brake automatic
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Follow-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Parameters
Choice of color schemes
Choice of language
Choice of units
Fuel consumption
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* Depending on version.
Temperature

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Monitoring
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, switched off or has a
fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes. Only by relating the
type of lighting to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascertained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.

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Monitoring
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed. The START/STOP switch has been pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting. Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an
automatic or electronic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is
pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic
application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the seat belt and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"
child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
Stop & Start fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start
system has put the engine into
STOP mode.
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off.
STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.
For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.

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Monitoring
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the instrument panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing
position.