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

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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 part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering, the
engine oil pressure or 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 P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Serviceon temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated
message, such as:
-

l
ow engine oil level,
-

l
ow screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,
-

d
ischarged remote control battery,
-

l
ow tyre pressures,
-

s
aturation of the particle filter (FAP) on Diesel
vehicles.
For more information on checking the particle filter,
refer to the corresponding section.
For any other faults, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with
flashing and then
fixed display of the
service spanner.
the

servicing interval has been
exceeded. Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Electric parking
brake flashing.
th

e electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
th

e application/release is faulty.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch
off the ignition and contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
th

e electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
th

e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied
by a message.
to r

eactivate the automatic functions, refer to the
"
el

ectric parking brake" section.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop if
automatic application / release is not possible.
th

e parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.th
e DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.th e system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
th

e DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed.
th
e anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
th
e vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Braking
fixed.
th
e brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
to
p up with brake fluid listed by P
e
uge
Ot.
I
f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
th
e electronic brake force distribution
(
eB
FD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
the

engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.
th

e emission control system has a
fault.
the warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a Pe ugeOt dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
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
reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
th

is 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.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.the
remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km). Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon
as possible: go to a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with
the S
eR

VIC
e
w

arning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.
the

remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km). You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a Pe
ugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated
with the S
eR

VIC
e

w

arning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.
th

e AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.to b e able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a Pe ugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e
and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
th

is alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e an
d engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay , to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e
and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
to b

e able to start the engine, you must call on a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action / Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
th

ere is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed.
th

e battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
th

e warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed
is below 6 mph
(10


km/h).A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Airbags on temporarily.
th

is lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
th

is lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Directional
headlamps flashing.
th

e directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened
fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Under-inflation fixed.
th

e pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
th

is check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
th

e tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.
un

der-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Instrument panel screen
With the vehicle stationary, use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).
-
Press: Main menu , confirm the selection,
-

R
otate (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,
-

R
otate (in a menu): move up or down in the
menu.
Main menu*
Vehicle parameters Screen settings
Preheating / Preventilation
Driving position setting
Access to the vehicle
unl

ocking boot only
Driving assistance Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Parking brake automatic
Lighting Welcome lighting
Follow-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps Parameters Choice of color schemes
Choice of language
Choice of units
Fuel consumption
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* Depending on version.
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