air conditioning Peugeot 508 2016 - RHD (UK, Australia) User Guide
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Quad-zone digital air conditioning
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
the Soft /Auto/Fast modes allow the driver
and front seat passenger to select their
desired comfort settings for the passenger
compartment:
2. Activating/deactivating the rear air conditioning 3 - 4.
D
river-passenger side
adjustment
the driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature to their requirements.
th
e value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Favours optimum gentle and silent
operation by limiting the air flow.
Offers the best compromise between
thermal comfort and silence of
operation.
Favours dynamic and effective air
f low. Press this button to deactivate the
rear air conditioning and lock the
system. A padlock appears in the
LCD screen. When the rear system
is reactivated, automatic mode is
selected with the last temperature
settings used. F
t
u
rn control 3 or 4 to the left
(blue) or to the right (red)
respectively to decrease or
increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3.
th
e air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.
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With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StOP mode is not
available.
5. Automatic visibility programme 6. Mono-zone
/ Quad-zone
7. Air conditioning On / OffManual operation
If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system.
th e other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
Press one of the Soft /Auto/Fast buttons to
return to fully automatic operation.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
th
e system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
See "Front demisting-defrosting". Press this button to apply the driver's
comfort setting value to the front and
rear passengers (mono-zone).
t
he
indicator lamp on the button comes on.
th
e air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It allows you:
-
i
n summer, to lower the temperature,
-
i
n winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting
performance.
Switching on
F
P
ress the "A /C " button, the associated
green indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off
F
P
ress the "A /C " button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting). For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F
t
u
rn the dial 3 or 4 to the left
until
"LO" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed.
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8. Air distribution adjustment
F Press this "full fan" button to
increase the air flow.
F
P
ress the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
to s
uit your requirements, you can
combine two distribution buttons or
select the three distribution modes
simultaneously. F
Press "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow.
F
P
ress this "empty fan" air
flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "- -" appears. Automatic air intake mode
It is activated by default with
automatic comfort regulation.
9. Air flow adjustment
the symbol for air flow, the fan, fills
progressively according to the value requested.
Switching the system off
this action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
te
mperature related comfort is no longer assured
but a slight flow of air, due to the for ward movement
of the vehicle, can still be felt.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system
off (risk of condensation and deterioration of
the air quality). Pressing the "full fan" button
reactivates the system with the values in use at
the time it was switched off.
10. Air intake / Air recirculation
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash. It is inactive
when the ambient temperature is below 5°C to
guard against the risk of misting in the vehicle.
F
A
s soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation.
t
h
e
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
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Adjusting the rear passenger comfort level
1. Automatic comfort
p rogramme
F Press the "AUTO" button. th e
lamp in the button comes on.
We recommend that you use this mode. It
automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfort level
chosen: passenger compartment temperature,
air flow and air distribution.
th
is system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
2. Air distribution adjustment 3. T emperature adjustment, left
and right
Press the corresponding button successively for:th e left and rear passengers can each adjust
their temperature setting independently.
th
e value indicated in the screen is a level
of comfort and not a temperature in degrees
Celsius or Fahrenheit.
F
t
u
rn the dial to the left to lower the
value and to the right to raise it.
-
F
ootwell and centre vent.
-
C
entre vent.
-
A
utomatic control of air
distribution.
th
e rear air conditioning controls only operate
if, from the front:
-
the
REAR button is activated,
-
t
he automatic visibility programme is not
activated.
A setting around 21 provides an optimum
level of comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3.
en
sure that the air grilles and vents on the floor
are not obstructed.
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4. Air flow adjustment
F Press this "full fan" button to increase the air flow.
F
P
ress this "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow.
th
e air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
as the fan speed increases.
Deactivating the system
F Press the "empty fan" air flow button until the fan disappears
and "- -" appears.
th
is action stops all of the functions of the air
conditioning system.
th
ermal comfort is no longer controlled.
However, a slight air flow may still be felt,
resulting from the for ward movement of
the
vehicle.
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F Switch off the demist /defrost of the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon 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 the
air conditioning system control panel.
With manual air
conditioning
F Select this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and
side windows as quickly as
possible.
With dual-zone and quad-
zone digital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
Switching on
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors.
t
h
e indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the S
tO
P mode is not
available.
Switching off
the demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F
I
t is possible to stop the demist /defrost
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
th
e indicator lamp associated with the
button goes off.
th
e system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
Adjust the temperature control to quickly
demist
/defrost the windows.to s
witch it off, press the "visibility" button
again, the warning lamp in the button goes off
and the system reverts to the previous settings. F
S
elect this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and
side windows as quickly as
possible.
th
e 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.
F
t
o s
top 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" button
comes on.
the
system reverts to the previous settings.
th
e rear screen demist - defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened (versions
without quick release terminals) and that
the connections are clean.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of specific
technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out only by a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Particle filter (Diesel)
the start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.
For more information on checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration.
t
h
is does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
un
less otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out any operation on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
starting work. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. illumination of this warning lamp accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
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Practical information
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Refitting
to reassemble, carry out the removal
operations in reverse order, connecting the
positive (+) terminal last.
After refitting
- Check that the battery terminals are secure.
-
S
witch on the ignition, without starting the
engine.
-
C
heck that there are no error messages or
warning lamps on. If necessary contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the system reset.
-
C
heck the correct operation of all doors
and windows.
-
A
fter refitting, wait around 1 minute
(or
2 minutes for an automatic gearbox).
-
S
tart the engine.
-
C
heck the correct operation of anti-pinch
systems: electric windows, opening roof,
panoramic sunroof. -
I
f the vehicle has an electric parking
brake, check that it is working correctly by
releasing and applying it.
-
S
witch the ignition off.
- g
e
t out of the vehicle then check that the
remote control works correctly.
-
S
et: the time, the preset radio stations and
the audio settings.
After refitting the battery, some systems
may be temporarily unavailable:
Stop (Stop & Start), Air conditioning,
Navigation.
In all cases, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop if there are any
faults after refitting the battery.
In the event of a breakdown
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the battery, refer to the
corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th
e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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ABS ...............................................................13 3
Accessories .................................................. 131
Adaptive lighting
............................................ 12 2
AdBlue
® ............................... ..............24, 32, 223
Additif AdBlue ................................................. 24
Additive, Diesel
..................................... 220, 221
Adjusting headlamps
.................................... 126
Adjusting head restraints
..........................75, 78
Adjusting seats
.......................................... 75, 76
Adjusting the date
..................................... 4 7, 4 8
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel
.................................... 79
Adjusting the seat belt height
.......................137
Adjusting the time
..................................... 4 7, 4 8
Advice on driving
.................................. 159, 16 0
Airbags
.................................................... 2 7, 1 3 9
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 14
1, 142
Airbags, front ......................................... 13 9, 142
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 141, 142
Air conditioning
............................. 11, 86, 88, 91
Air conditioning, dual-zone
............................. 88
A
ir conditioning, manual
................................. 86
Air conditioning, quad-zone
............................91
Air vents
.......................................................... 83
Alarm
............................................................... 70
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................13 3
Anti-theft
..................................... 52, 61, 69, 167
Armrest
............................................................ 99
Armrest, front
................................................ 107
Armrest, rear
................................................. 111
AS
R
............................................................... 13 3
Assistance call
...................................... 13 2 , 2 74
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
......................... 29
4
Audio system
................................................. 337
Auxiliary socket
............................ 108, 292, 346 Cable, audio
.........................................292, 346
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................
..........200
Cap, fuel filler
................................................200
CD
........................................................292, 343
Central locking
...................................49, 55, 64
Centre console
..............................................107
Changing a bulb
............................................242
Changing a fuse
............................................249
Changing a wheel
.........................................235
Changing a wiper blade
........................13 0 , 2 11
Changing the remote control battery
........54, 63
Checking the engine oil level
..................31, 218
Checking the levels
.......................................218
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
........234 Checks
...............
...................................
215-222
Child lock
...............................
........................
15 8
Children ............................... ...
13 8, 140, 143 -15 8
Child seats, general ......................
13 8, 143 -145
Child seats, conventional ......................149, 15 0
Child seats, ISOFIX
...............................15
2-155
Closing the boot
..............................................65
Configuration, vehicle
.....................................28
Connection, Bluetooth
..........................324, 325
Control, back-up boot release
........................68
Control, back-up door
.....................................53
Control, heated seats
......................................78
Control stalk, lighting
.................................... 11
7
Control stalk, wipers
.....................................127
Courtesy lamps
.............................................102
Cover, load space
.........................................11
4
Cruise control
........................................ 19
0, 192
Cup holder
...............................
................9 9 , 111
AB
C
Battery ........................................... 221, 253-260
Battery, charging ........................................... 255
Battery, remote control
...................... 5
4, 63, 69
Blanking screen (snow shield)
............. 20
4, 205
Blind, sunroof
................................................ 104
Blind, panoramic roof
.................................... 10 6
Blind spot monitoring system
........................19 6
BlueHDi
........................................... 35, 175, 223
Bluetooth (telephone)
............................324, 325
Boot
............................................... 55, 57, 65, 68
Boot, motorised
......................................... 66, 68
Brake disc, pads
........................................... 2
22
Brake lamps
...............................
...........245, 246
Brake warning lamp
........................................ 22
Braking assistance, emergency
...................13 3
Bulbs (changing)
...............................
............242
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) - Digital radio
.................................................290
Date (setting)
...............................
..............4 7, 4 8
Daytime running lamps
.........118, 120, 242, 243
Deactivating ASR
..........................................13 5
Deactivating the passenger airbag
...............140
Deadlocking
..............................................51, 6 0
Demisting/defrosting, front, rear
.....................96
Dimensions
...................................................271
Dipstick
................
....................................31, 218
Direction indicators
................120, 125, 242-24 6
Display screen, instrument panel
.............13, 28
Driving economically ....................................... 11
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