warning Peugeot 508 2012 Owner's Guide

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Instruments and controls

* 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 star t 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 star t your vehicle. Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop 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 en
gine running and the vehiclemoving, the instrument panel displaysthe warning lamps (in the event of a fault). I
f no "major" fault is found, you can star t 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 Ato reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

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Electric windows
1.Left hand front electric window switch.2.Right hand front electric windowswitch.3.Right hand rear electric window switch.4.Left hand rear electric window switch.5.Deactivating the rear electric window
switches, locking the rear doors (child lock).
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation(depending on version) To open or close the window, press or pull
switch fully: the window opens or closescompletely when the switch is released. Pressing the switch again stops the movementof the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute after
the key has been removed from the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not o
perate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.

Safety anti-pinch

When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event o
f unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediatel
y until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one secondafter the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.


Deactivating the rear window controls

For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
Th
e interior controls for the rear doors arealso deactivated.
When the button is pressed down, the
warning lamp is on, the switches are deactivated. When the button is raised, theswitches are active, the warning lamp is off.

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Access











Boot
Saloon
)After unlocking the vehicle completely using the remote control or the key, press
this button.



SW
)
After unlocking the vehicle completelyusing the remote control or the key, press
at the top (on lever A ), and raise theAtailgate.

From the inside

Hold this button down until unlocking of theboot is heard.
Opening


Closing
)Lower the tailgate using the interior grabhandle.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:


- when the en
gine is running
,
this warning lamp and amessage in the instrument panelscreen 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 audiblesignal, appear in the instrument panel
screen for a few seconds.

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) Press this button C
to close thetailgate electrically.
Do not hinder closin
g of the tailgate: any
obstacle to closing causes the tailgate to stopand 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 injury, ensure
that no one is close to the rear of thevehicle when opening or closing the tailgate.

While electric opening or closing of the tailgate
is in progress, you can stop its movement at
an
y time: ) press the interior button or button A
on
the remote control or button Bor C on thetailgate.


Stopping the opening or
closing
Ad
justing the opening
height

The maximum opening height of the tailgate can be set and memorised (restricted overheadclearance, ...).
This memorisation is done in two steps,by successive presses on button C
:


- during opening, a first press stops the
tailgate at the desired height,

- a second maintained press memorises the
position of the tailgate; an audible signal confirms the memorisation.
To delete this memorisation, make a newmaintained press until the audible signal isheard.
"Boot open" warning
With the engine running or when the vehicle ismoving, if the tailgate is not properly closed,
a message accompanied by an audible signal
(from 6 mph (10 km/h)) is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.

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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-off
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 canin direct contact with the flap of themisfuel 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 ng abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different
in other countries, the presence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuellingimpossible.
Before travelling abroad, we recommend that you check with the PEUGEOT dealer network,
whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuelpumps in the country in which you want to
travel.

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Comfort
This function provides the driver with a backmassage. It only operates when the engine is running as well as in STOP mode of the Stop &Start system.

Activation
)
Press this button.

The warning lamp comes on and the massagefunction is activated for a period of 1 hour. During this time, massage is performed incycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
warning lamp goes off.


Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at any time by pressing thisbutton.

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Warning triangle (stowing)

Before leaving your vehicle to set upand install the triangle, put on your high visibility vest.
The dimensions o
f the triangle (once folded) or its storage box must be:- A: length = 438mm,-
B: height = 56
mm,
- C: width = 38mm.
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 2to remove the cover.)
Hold the cover and the triangle so that they do not fall.

The location for a folded trian
gle is in the inner
trim panel of the boot lid. Placing the triangle in
t
he road
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motorway
DayNight
50 m 80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognisedvalues.
Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.

The trian
gle is available as an accessory, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
)Place the triangle at a distance behind
t
he vehicle, as shown in the table below, according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.

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) Switch off the demist/defrost of therear screen and door mirrors assoon as it is no longer needed as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.


Front Demist -
Defrost






Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on theair conditioning system control panel.

With manual air
conditioning
)
Select this programme to demistor defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly aspossible.
With dual-zone and quad-
zone di
gital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programme

Switching on
)
Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen activated, the STOP mode is not
available.


Switching off

The demist/defrost switches off automatically toprevent an excessive consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demist/defrost
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
The indicator lamp associated with the
button
goes off.

The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, andprovides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
Adjust the temperature control to quickly demist/defrost the windows.
To switch it off, press the "visibility" button
again, the warning lamp in the button goes off
and the system rever ts to the previous settings.

)
Select this programme to demistor defrost the windscreen andside windows as quickly aspossible.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.With the quad-zone digital air conditioning, pressing this button deactivates and locks the
rear air conditioning. ) To stop the programme, press either the "visibility"
button again or "AUTO", the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AUTO"buttoncomes on.
The system rever ts to the previous settings.The rear screen demist - de
frost can only operate when the engine is running.

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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 toposition 3 (Starting).)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 star t until the pre-heater 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 star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "STA R T/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.


If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop.)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal on vehicles withautomatic or electronic gear controlgearbox, or depress the clutch pedal fully
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and
maintain pressure until the engine starts.
Starting using
the electronic key
)Press the " STA R T/STOP"button.


Switching off using
the electronic key
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
With the electronic key inside the
vehicle, press the"START/STOP" button.
The en
gine stops and the steering column islocked.

Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "STA R T/STOP"button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.

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It is recommended that you do not apply the parking brake in very cold conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate theautomatic functions and release theparking brake manually.



Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare 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 bydefault), -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 si
gnal 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 whenyou press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the en
gine is running or off, pull
control lever A
.


Manual application
Activation/deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
The parkin
g brake is then applied and released
manually. The application o
f the parking brake isconfirmed by:


- li
ghting of the braking warning lamp and of the Pwarning lamp
in the control lever A,

- displa
y of the message "Parking brake 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 modeis deactivated.