Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2011, Model line: 508, Model: Peugeot 508 2011Pages: 340, PDF Size: 25.72 MB
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Familiarisation
Driving safely
1.
Selecting speed limiter mode.
2.
Decrease the programmed value.
3.
Increase the programmed value.
4.
Pause/resume speed limiter.
5.
Speed limiter off.
Speed limiter "LIMIT"
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1.
Selecting cruise control mode.
2.
Decrease the programmed value.
3.
Increase the programmed value.
4.
Pause/resume cruise control.
5.
Cruise control Off.
Cruise control "CRUISE"
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The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears in the instrument panel when it is
selected.
Display in the instrument panel
Cruise control
Speed limiter
The values must be set with the engine running.
In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h), with at least 4th gear engaged on
a manual gearbox (2nd gear on an electronic
gear control or automatic gearbox).
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Instruments and controls
Petrol-Diesel instrument panel
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 tr/min or rpm),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).
2.
Engine oil temperature gauge.
3.
Fuel gauge.
4.
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
5.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).
6.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
7.
Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an
electronic gear control or automatic
gearbox.
A.
Main lighting dimmer.
B.
Display of alert log.
Recall of the service information.
C.
Reset the trip distance recorder.
8.
Display zone: aler t messages or state of
functions, trip computer.
9.
Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
10.
Automatic wipers
Ser vice indicator
(miles or km) then,
total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
Dials and screens
Control buttons
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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning
lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, switched off or has a
fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes. Only by relating the
type of lighting to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascer tained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
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Instrument panel screen
With the vehicle stationar y
, use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).
- Rotation (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,
- Press: main menu, confirm the selection,
- Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in
the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Te m p e r a t u r e
Colours
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Instruments and controls
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato
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flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps
fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting * .
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake
fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
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If your vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Star ting, the warning lamp goes off immediately.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Automatic
wiping
fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"
child seat. Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
Stop & Start
fixed. The Stop & Star t system has put the
engine in STOP mode at a vehicle
stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or
other...). The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated. Set the control to the "ON"
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing
position.
ESP/ASR
fixed. The button (located on the folding
panel at the bottom left of the
dashboard) has been pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is star ted.
After deactivation, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. It is associated with a punctured
wheel, the braking system, the power
steering, the engine oil pressure,
the engine coolant temperature or a
major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service
on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- saturation of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel).
- the power steering,
- a minor electrical fault.
- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake
flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault
fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Braking
fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 7 litres
of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reser ve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.