engine PEUGEOT 508 2010 Owner's Guide

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follo w the operation and maintenance guidelines below:
 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passeng er compartment for a few minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compar tment.  To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.  Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prol onged use of the air recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side windows.  Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the d ashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.  Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minut es, once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.  Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" secti on). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compa rtment filter. Thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanli ness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).  The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption. When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.  To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly.  If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditionin g
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

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Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature adjustment
 Turn the dial from left (cold) to right (hot) to adjust the temperature to your requirements.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
 Press the "full fan" button to increase the air flow.
 Press the "empty fan" button to reduce the air flow.
3. Air distribution adjustment
 press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents.
Footwells.
Depending on your requirements, you can combine two distribution buttons or select the three distribution modes simultaneously.
According to the value selected, the associated line of LEDs fills progressively.

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
 Press this "AUTO" button. The indicator lamp comes on.
We recommend that you use this mode. It
automatically adjusts all settings to provide optimum operation for the comfor t level chosen: passenger compar tment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air recirculation. This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air, the air flow will reach its optimum level gradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, side windows and footwells only.
2 - 3. Driver-passenger side adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature to their requirements. The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
 Turn control 2 or 3 to the left (blue) or to the right (red) respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However, depending on your requirements,
a setting between 18 and 24 is normal. It is recommended that the difference between left and right should not be greater 3.

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Quad-zone digital air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates when the engine i s running.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
The Soft /Auto/Fast modes allow the driver and front seat passenger to select their desired comfor t settings for the passenger compar tment:
2. Activating/deactivating the rear air conditioning
3 - 4. Driver-passenger side adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature to their requirements. The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Favours optimum gentle and silent operation by limiting the air flow.
Offers the best compromise between thermal comfor t and silence of operation.
Favours dynamic and effective air flow.
Press this button to deactivate the rear air conditioning and lock the system. A padlock appears in the LCD screen. When the rear system is reactivated, automatic mode is selected with the last temperature settings used.
 Turn control 3 or 4 to the left (blue) or to the right (red) respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However, depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal. It is recommended that the difference between left and right should not be greater 3.

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 Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
Front Demist -
Defrost Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel. With manual air
conditioning
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
With dual-zone and quad-
zone digital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programme Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current. It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the button goes off.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows. Adjust the temperature control to quickly demist/defrost the windows. To switch it off, press the "visibility" button again, the warning lamp in the button goes off and the system rever ts to the previous settings.
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows. With the quad-zone digital air conditioning, pressing this button deactivates and locks the
rear air conditioning.  To stop the programme, press either the "visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on. The system rever ts to the previous settings.

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Programmable heating
mode
This is an additional and separate system which heats the engine hot water circuit to improve defrosting and to preheat the passenger compar tment.
This indicator lamp comes on if the system is programmed in preheating mode.
Use the left hand steering mounted thumbwheel to navigate through the menus.
Programming
 In the "Main menu", select "Pre-heating/Pre-ventilation",
 Select "Activation" and if necessary for programming, "Parameters",
 Select "Heating" to preheat the engine or passenger compar tment or "Ventilation" to ventilate the passenger compar tment,
 Select: - immediate to start the heating ("OK" once), - the first clock to programme/store a star ting time, - the second clock to programme/store another star ting time.
Programmable Heating/Ventilation
Programmable Ventilation
mode
This mode allows ventilation of the passenger compar tment to improve the temperature experienced on entering the vehicle in summer.
Using these two clocks and according to season you can, for example, select one or the other star ting time. A message in the instrument panel screen confirms your choice.

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Starting-switching off the engine
With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever in neutral. With an electronic gear control gearbox , put the gear lever in N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever in P or N .
 Inser t the key in the ignition switch.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Star ting) .  When the engine star ts, release the key.
Starting using the key
Switching off using the key
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
For Diesel vehicles, in very cold weather the engine will not start until the preheater warning lamp has gone off.
Key left in the ignition
If the key is left in the ignition switch, there is an audible signal on opening the driver's door.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
If the vehicle is not immobilised,the engine will not stop.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the brake pedal for vehicles with automatic or electronic gear control gearbox, or declutch fully for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
 Press the " START/STOP " button.
Switching off using
the electronic key
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is locked.
Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.

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Anti-theft protection
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Emergency starting withthe electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not star t after pressing the "START/STOP" button:  Open the housing below the "START/STOP" button.  Inser t the electronic key in the location A .  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Once the engine has star ted, you can remove the electronic key and close the housing.
Emergency switch-off usingthe electronic key
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds. In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops. if the electronic key is no longer in the defined zone when you request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.  Press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to force switching off the engine (note that restarting will not be possible without the key).

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It is recommended that you do not apply the parking brake in very cold conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the automatic functions and release the parking brake manually.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on, not flashing.
The electric parking brake combines 2 operating modes: - Automatic Application/Release Application is automatic when the engine stops, release is automatic on use ofthe accelerator (this mode is activated by default), - Manual Application/Release Manual application of the parking brake is done by pulling control lever A. Manual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing the brake pedal. When the driver's door is opened, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed if
the brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle, the automatic application when the engine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking brake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A .
Manual application
Activation/deactivation is done via the menu in the instrument panel screen.
The parking brake is then applied and released manually.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the engine running, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied, unless the selector lever is in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic gearbox.
Electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, the automatic mode is deactivated.

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With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, press the brake pedal , pull then release control lever A . The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
Manual release
- extinction of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake off ".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and a message appears in the instrument panel.
If necessary, you can utilise maximum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on control lever A , until you see the message "Parking brake applied fully" and an audible signal is heard. Maximum application is essential: - in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the automatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually, - when the slope you are parked on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during towing).
Maximum application
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and in the control lever A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is switched off. The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a maximum application of the parking brake then turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park. After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.