height Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably


Front seats


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Manual adjustments



1.
Head restraint height and angle
adjustment.

2.
Backrest angle adjustment.

3.
Seat cushion height adjustment.

4.
Lumbar support adjustment.

5.
Seat forwards-backwards adjustment.


Electrical adjustment



1.
Angle, seat height and seat for wards-
backwards adjustment.

2.
Backrest angle adjustment.

3.
Lumbar support adjustment.

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9.
Fusebox.

10.
Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.

11.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

12 .
Steering lock and star ting with the key.

13.
Star ting using the electronic key.

14 .
Audio equipment steering wheel controls.

15.
Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.

16.
Central locking and hazard warning
buttons.

17.
Multifunction screen.

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 (according to version).

25.
Audio system.

26.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

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Head restraint adjustment


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1.
Release the adjustment mechanism.

2.
Adjust for height and reach.

3.
Lock the adjustment mechanism.


Steering wheel adjustment


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For reasons of safety, these operations
must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.

Heated seats control


0
: off.

1
: low.

2
: medium.

3
: high. To lower it, press button A
.
To raise it, guide the head restraint upwards
to the desired position.
To incline it, swivel the lower part backwards
or for wards.

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Access

Closing




)
Press this button C
to close the
tailgate electrically.
Do not hinder closing of the tailgate: any
obstacle to closing causes the tailgate to stop
and rise a few centimetres automatically.
To close the tailgate manually: move the
tailgate slightly up then down to disengage it
from its drive then lower it until closed.


To

avoid the risk of injur y

, ensure
that no



one is close to the rear of the
vehicle

when

opening or closing the
tailgate

.





Adjusting the opening height

During motorised opening, if clearance above
the vehicle is limited, or to make it easier to
reach the tailgate grip, stop it manually at
the desired height. The height is stored and
confirmed by an audible signal.
To change the height: during motorised
opening, lift the tailgate to the desired height.

While electric opening or closing of the tailgate
is in progress, you can stop its movement at
any time:


)
press the interior button or button A
on
the remote control or button B
or C
on the
tailgate.




Stopping the opening or
closing

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Front seats


Manual adjustments


1.
Adjustments to the height and angle of
the head restraint

To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, hold the button in and press on
the head restraint (pushing to go past the
stiff point of the button).

2.
Adjustment of the backrest angle

Operate the control lever and adjust the
position of the backrest to the front or to the
rear.

3.
Adjustment of the seat height

Raise or lower the control lever the number
of times required to obtain the desired
position.

4.
Adjustment of the lumbar suppor t

This system allows the height and depth of
the lumbar suppor t to be adjusted separately.


)
For wards or backwards to increase or
decrease the lumbar suppor t.

)
Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar contact zone.

5.
Forwards-backwards adjustment of the
seat position

Lift the control bar and slide the seat
for wards or backwards.

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Electric adjustments


Switch on the ignition or star t the engine if the vehicle has gone into economy mode.

1.
Adjustment of the seat cushion angle
and height, and forwards-backwards
adjustment



)
Raise or lower the front of the control to
adjust the seat cushion angle.

)
Raise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat.

)
Simultaneously raise or lower the front
and rear of the control in order to raise or
lower the entire seat.

2.
Adjustment of the backrest angle


Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.

3.
Adjustment of lumbar support


This function allows you to independently
adjust the height and level of lumbar
support.
The electric functions of the driver's seat are active for about a minute after opening the
front door. They are deactivated about a minute after switching off the ignition and in
economy mode.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
Move the control:


)
For wards or backwards to increase or
reduce the lumbar suppor t.

)
Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar suppor t zone.

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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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Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses. Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the
headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...





Rear view mirror



Manual day/night model

Adjustment



)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



Day/night position



)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.

)
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.


In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.










Steering wheel adjustment




)
When stationary
, lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.

)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.

)
Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".

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Warning triangle (stowing)

Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, put on your high
visibility vest.

The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:


- A
: length = 438
mm,

- B
: height = 56
mm,

- C
: width = 38
mm.
To use the triangle, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.


Saloon



)
Press the lug 1
and pull the assembly
towards you.



SW



)
Turn the knob 2
to remove the cover.

)
Hold the cover and the triangle so that they
do not fall.

The location for a folded triangle is in the inner
trim panel of the boot lid.

Placing the triangle in the road



)
Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.


Distance from your vehicle (in metres)




Road




Motorway




Day



Night



50 m
80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognised
values.
Use the triangle in line with local driving
regulations.

The triangle is available as an accessory,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Head-up display


System which projects various information onto
a smoked strip in the field of vision of the driver
so that they do not have to take their eyes off
the road.
This system operates when the engine is
running and the settings are stored when the
ignition is switched off.




1.
Head-up display on.

2.
Head-up display off (long press).

3.
Brightness adjustment.

4.
Display height adjustment.


Buttons

Once the system has been activated, the
following information is grouped together in the
head-up display:


A.
The speed of your vehicle.

B.
Cruise control/speed limiter information.



Displays during operation



C.
Navigation information (according to
version).
For more information on the navigation
system, refer to the "Audio and
telematic" section.