Peugeot 508 2016 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
reservoir low level is reached this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
th
is warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
th

is warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
the automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one


minute.
th

e windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
the warning lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on, or every time the stalk is operated,
until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
this position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.to m aintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F

A
ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition,
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
t
o p
ark the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. th ey carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
P
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ealer is able to provide. We draw your attention to the following
points:
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t
h
e fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not listed by
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may cause faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a P
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dealer for information on the range
of recommended accessories.
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A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for
the vehicle's electronic systems,
is reserved strictly for P
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dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special
diagnostic tool required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
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e manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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A

ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
Automobiles P
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or
carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined
by the manufacturer would lead
to the suspension of the legal and
contractual warranties.Installation of accessory
radio communication
transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a
P
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dealer for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility
Directive


(2004/104/
eC
).
Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
th

e fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
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may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a P
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dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
general safety recommendations
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Hazard warning lamps
Press the button, all of the direction indicators
start flashing.
th
ey can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
th

ey switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
us

e the horn moderately and only in
the circumstances allowed by the traffic
regulations in the country in which you
are driving.
emergency or
assistance call
this system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated P
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service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio equipment
and telematics" section.
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electronic stability control (eSC) incorporating
the following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (
eB

FD),
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em

ergency braking assistance (
eBA
),
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w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
electronic stability control (eS C)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
this system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
th

e ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
th

e e
B
FD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
t
h
is is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
the ASR system (also known as tr action
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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Snow driving assistance
(Intelligent Traction Control)
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: Intelligent Traction Control.
th

is automatic system continuously checks
for situations of difficult sur face adhesion that
could make it difficult to move off or make
progress on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Control limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud…), it can be useful to temporarily
deactivate the wheel anti-slip regulation
system to allow a degree of wheel spin and so
recover grip.
It is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Snow tyres are strongly recommended on
sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution
(EBFD)
Operation
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
th

e fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP and ABS warning
lamps, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (
eB

FD).
the vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
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Activation
this system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a
problem of grip.
th
is is indicated by the flashing of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR system, so that the wheels can turn freely
and regain grip.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument
panel screen, this indicates a fault
with the system.
Reactivation
the system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
12
mph (20 km/h).
F

P
ress the "AS R O FF " button again to
reactivate it manually.
F

P

ress the "AS R O FF " button.
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e indicator lamp in the button
comes on and the following message
appears in the instrument panel
screen "ASR deactivated"*: the
ASR system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Contact a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
* Depending on version.
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Seat belts
Front seat beltsRear seat belts
the rear seats are each fitted with a seat belt,
three-point anchorages with inertia reel and
force limiter (except for the centre rear seat).Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F gu ide the seat belt as it reels in.
th

e front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
th

is system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
the

pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
th

e force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.
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Front seat belt height adjustment
F to adjust the anchorage point, squeeze the control and slide it until you find a notch.
From approximately 12 mph
(20
km/h), the warning lamp(s) flash
for two
minutes accompanied by an
Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamps
1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
2.
F

ront left seat belt warning lamp.
3.
F

ront right seat belt warning lamp.
4.
R

ear right seat belt warning lamp.
5.
R

ear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6.
R

ear left seat belt warning lamp.
Front and rear seat belt warning
lamps
On switching on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on in the instrument
panel and the corresponding
audible signal. Once these two minutes have
elapsed, the warning lamp(s) remain on until
the driver or one or more passengers fasten
their seat belt. warning lamp (
2 to 6) comes on in red in the
passenger's seat belt and front airbag warning
lamp display if the corresponding seat belt is
not fastened or is unfastened.
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the driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
th
e seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size.
t
h
e seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
th

e lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
th

e upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
th

e inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.Recommendations for children
use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b

e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b

e used to restrain only one person,
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n

ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-

n

ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
P
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ealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
P
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ealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes


on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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