key PEUGEOT 508 2010 Owner's Guide

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Reinitialisation of
the electric windows
Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a shor t time. In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the movement of the window. To do this, press the switch concerned. When operating the passenger electric window switches, the driver must ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows. The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windows correctly. Be aware of children when operating the windows.
Following reconnection of the battery, the safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised. The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations: - lower the window completely, then raise it, it will rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the switch is pressed. Repeat the operation until the window closes completely, - continue to press the switch for at least one 2 second after reaching this position, window closed.

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Boot
Saloon
 After unlocking the vehicle completely using the remote control or the key, press this button.
SW
 After unlocking the vehicle completely using the remote control or the key, press at the top (on lever A ), and raise the Atailgate.
From the inside
Hold this button down until unlocking of the boot is heard.
Opening
Closing
 Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle. If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running , this warning lamp and a
message in the instrument panel screen appear for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp and a message, accompanied by an audible signal, appear in the instrument panel screen for a few seconds.

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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 72 litres (or 55 litres according to version).
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to be registered by the fuel gauge. Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results from the sealing of the fuel system.  Take care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's engine (reminder on a label on the inside of the filler flap).
 Open the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to the left.  Remove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
Opening
If you have put in the wrong fuel for your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with the correct fuel before you star t the engine.
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
- Press the switch. This control remains active for a few minutes after switching off the ignition. If necessary, switch the ignition on again to reactivate it.
Refuelling
 Introduce the nozzle and push it in fully (pushing on the the metal non-return valve A ).A Fill the tank. Do not continue past the third cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause malfunctions.  Refit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to the right.  Push the filler flap to close it.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic conver ter, a device which helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions in the exhaust gases. For petrol engines, you must use use of unleaded fuel only. The filler neck is narrower, admitting petrol nozzles only.

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary for over taking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer. Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash. The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear
screen demist-defrost" page).
Adjustment
 Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.  Move control B in all four directions to adjust.  Return control A to the central position.
Folding
- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. - Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arear wards.
Unfolding
- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. - Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.

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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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Stop & Start
The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as y ou want to move off. The restar t takes place instantly, quickly and silently. Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduce s fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby:
- with the electronic gear control gearbox, at speeds below 4 mph (6 km/h), press the brake pedal or put the selector lever in position N .
If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time counter calculates the sum of the periods in STOP mode during a journey. It rests itself to zero every time the ignition is switched on with the key.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfor t, during parking maoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear. STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open, - the driver's seat belt is not fastened, - the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine star t using the key, - the electric parking brake is applied or being applied, - the engine is needed to maintain a comfor table temperature in the passenger compar tment, - demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, ambient temperature...) where the engine is needed to assure control of a system. In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off. This operation is per fectly normal.

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The system is reactivated automatically at every new star t using the key.
Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again. The system is active again; this is confirmed by the switch warning lamp going off and a message in the screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then comes on continuously. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and star t the engine again using the key.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Star t system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of START mode.
This system requires a battery with a special specification and technology (reference numbers available from PEUGEOT dealers). Fitting a battery not listed by PEUGEOT introduces the risk of malfunction of the system.
Maintenance
The Stop & Star t system makes use of
advanced technology. For any work on the system go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment required, which a PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.

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Exterior welcome
lighting
Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated according to the level of light detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
The lighting duration is selected via the instrument panel screen configuration menu.
The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.
 Press the open padlock on the remote control. The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
Door mirror spotlamps
Switching on
The spotlamps come on: - when you unlock the vehicle, - when you remove the key from the ignition, - when you open a door, - when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go off automatically.
To make your approach to the vehicle easier, these illuminate: - the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors, - the zones for ward of the door mirrors and rear ward of the front doors.

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1. Front cour tesy lamp2. Front map reading lamp s3. Rear map reading lamp s4. Interior mood LEDs
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:
Front courtesy lamps
Take care to avoid leaving anything in contact with the cour tesy lamps.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies according to the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when opening a door, - when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch. When the front cour tesy lamp is on "permanent lighting", the rear map reading lamp comes on as well, unless it is "permanently off ".
From the front, you can deactivate the rear map reading lamps so as to not disturb sleeping rear passengers, for example. However, the rear passengers can force the illumination of a lamp.