Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Guide

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel



State



Cause



Action/Observations








Engine oil
pressure


fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.





Battery charge


fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.





Door(s) open


fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, and accompanied
by an audible signal if
the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations








Airbags


on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.





Directional
headlamps


flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.





Seat belt(s)
not fastened/
unfastened


fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened. Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.

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Coolant temperature gauge

With the engine running, when the needle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B
, the temperature is too high; the
central STOP
warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:


)
wait for the engine to cool,

)
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,

)
when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,

)
top up the level to the "MA X" mark.

On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C
, the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone D
, the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.


Engine oil temperature
gauge

Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).

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* According to country.


CHECK (vehicle autotest)


Automatic CHECK

With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.

In the presence of a fault

A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.
You can start your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
associated warning lamps(s) remain on
accompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.


Manual CHECK

Pressing the "CHECK

"
button on the instrument
panel star ts the manual CHECK (vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time (with
the key in the ignition on position or with the engine
running), the aler ts present.
The passenger's airbag deactivated
warning lamp * remains on while the
airbag is deactivated.

With the engine running and the vehicle
moving, the instrument panel displays
the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault). If no "major" fault is found, you can start your
vehicle.


Lighting dimmer control

With the headlamps on, press button B
to
increase the brightness of the instruments and
controls and the interior mood lighting or button A

to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

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Service indicator


More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears in the screen. System which informs the driver when the
next ser vice is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.


Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.

Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next ser vice is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off
; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next ser vice is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
to
indicate that a ser vice must be carried out
soon.

Illumination of the key is accompanied
by a message in the instrument panel
screen.

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Service overdue

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes
to indicate that the service
must be carried out as soon as possible.

Example:
the ser vice is overdue by 186 miles
(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the two year
ser vice inter val.
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account. 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
.








Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:


)
switch off the ignition,

)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,

)
switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,

)
when the display indicates "=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears.


Retrieving the service
information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time.


)
Press the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.

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Engine oil level indicator


Oil level incorrect

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.


Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total mileage is displayed in zone A
of the
screen and the trip mileage in zone B
.
With the trip mileage displayed, press the
button for a few seconds.


Mileage recorder

Trip recorder zero reset

System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.


- A
= max; never exceed this
level,

- B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your
engine.




Oil level correct

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen.

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System which provides current information
concerning the trip (range, fuel consumption…).








Tr i p c o m p u t e r


Instrument panel screen
Information display




)
Press the steering mounted control
to
display the various trip computer tabs in
succession.


- The current information tab
with:


●
the range,

●
the current fuel
consumption,

●
the Stop & Star t time
counter.





- The trip "1"
tab with:


●
the average speed,
for the first trip.

●
the average fuel
consumption,

●
the distance travelled,





- The trip "2"
tab with:


●
the average speed,
for the second trip.

●
the average fuel
consumption,

●
the distance travelled,




)
Or on the end of the wiper stalk.

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Tr i p r e s e t

If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h).
This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.






A few definitions…


Range

(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank
in relation to the average fuel
consumption over the last few
miles (kilometres) travelled.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).

Current fuel consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.

Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel
consumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.


Average speed

(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero reset
(ignition on).



)
When the trip required is displayed, press
the control for more than two seconds
or use the left hand thumbwheel of the
steering mounted controls.
Trips "1"
and "2"
are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1"
can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2"
for monthly figures.

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Stop & Start time
counter
(minutes /sec onds or hour s /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &
Star t, a time counter calculates
the time spent in STOP mode
during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the
key.