Check Peugeot 508 2011 User Guide

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Low fuel level

When the low fuel level in the
tank is reached, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message in the instrument panel screen.
When it first comes on, around 7 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.


Fuel supply cut- of f

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
It is still possible to use a fuel can to fill
the tank but this must be done slowly.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device.


Diesel misfuel prevention

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.

Do not persist but introduce a Diesel

filler
nozzle.



Operation



Tr a v e l l i n g a b r o a d

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different
in other countries, the presence of the misfuel
prevention device may make refuelling
impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we recommend that
you check with the PEUGEOT dealer network,
whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuel
pumps in the country in which you want to
travel.

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Head restraint height and angle
adjustment


)
To lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and, going beyond the stiff point, guide the
head restraint downwards, then release the
button at the desired position.

)
To raise the head restraint, guide it
upwards to the desired position.

)
To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part for wards or rear wards.

)
To remove the head restraint, press the two
lugs B
and pull the head restraint upwards.

)
To put the head restraint back in place, engage
the head restraint stems in the openings
keeping them in line with the seat back. Check
that it has engaged by pulling it upwards.

The head restraint is fitted with a
locking mechanism which prevents it
from lowering; this is a safety device in
case of impact.

The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.












Heated seats control

With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.


)
Use the adjustment dial, placed on the
centre console, to switch on and select the
level of heating required:
0:

Off.

1

: Low.

2

: Medium.

3

: High.

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Rear seats
Bench seat the left-hand (1/3) or right-hand (2/3) section of which can be folded to adapt the boot load space.


Rear head restraints

These have a high position (comfor t and safety)
and a low position (rear visibility).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:


)
pull the head restraint fully upwards,

)
then, press the lug A
.
Never drive with rear passengers when
the head restraints are removed; the
head restraints must be in place and in
the high position.


Folding the seat from the
boot (SW)
Each section of the bench seat (1/3 or 2/3) has
its own control to release the seat back and its
seat cushion from the boot.


)
Check that nothing is preventing the seat
back from folding (head restraint, seat
belts, ...),

)
check also that no object on or under the
seat could hinder its movement,
)
pull the control from the boot and push the
seat backrest.

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Folding the seat from the
rear
Check that no object, either on or underneath
the seat, could hinder its movement.

Returning the seat back to its original position



)
Put the seat back in the upright position
and secure it, the seat cushion also returns
to its original position,

)
check that the red indicator, located at the
control 1
, is no longer visible,

)
refit the head restraints or put them back
in place.

)
Move the corresponding front seat
forwards if necessary,

)
check that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat back,

)
place the head restraints in the low position
or remove them if necessary,
)
pull the control 1
for wards to release the
seat backrest 2
then fold it for wards.
When returning the rear seat back to its original
position, take care not to trap the seat belts
and ensure that their buckles are positioned
correctly.

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Mats
Removable carpet protection.
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.


Fitting

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:


)
move the seat as far back as possible,

)
unclip the fixings,

)
remove the mat.



Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:


)
position the mat correctly,

)
refit the fixings by pressing,

)
check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- only use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control/speed limiter.


)
Lower the rear armrest for a more
comfortable position.
It has cup holders and also gives access to the
ski flap.








Rear armrest

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High load retaining net (SW)


Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fixings, this allows the use of the entire loading
volume up to the roof:


- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear
seats are folded.

- behind the rear seats (row 2).


Never reposition the rear seats if the
net's roller is attached to the backs of
the folded seats.


)
position the net's roller above the two rails
(located on the back of the folded rear
seats),

)
the two grooves A
must be placed above
the two rails B
. Slide the two rails B
in the
grooves A
and push the roller (lengthwise)
from right to left to secure it,

)
check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly,
)
fold the rear seats,

)
unroll the high load retaining net without
stretching it,

)
position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 1
,

)
pull the net's metal bar to position the other
end in the other upper fixing 1
.



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reel in then remove the load space cover,

)
position the left hand end of roller 2
in the
load space cover suppor t,

)
position the right hand end of roller 2
in the
load space cover suppor t, then lock the
position (red indicator),

)
from the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net by pushing to disengage
the retaining hooks,
)
position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 3
,

)
pull on the net's metal bar to position the
other end in the other upper fixing 3
,

)
check that the net is hooked and tensioned
correctly.




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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow 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 passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the
passenger compartment.

)
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 prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the automatic air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its second special
active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness
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 conditioning


The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

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Driving

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 A

are 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 of the
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, pull

control 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.