warning Peugeot 508 2020 Owner's Manual

Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 508.
This document presents the key information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety. We strongly
recommend familiarising yourself with this document and the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.
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The descriptions and illustrations are for guidance only.
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equipment and accessories without having to update this guide.
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Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Environmental protection feature
Left-hand drive vehicle
Right-hand drive vehicleLocation of the equipment / button
described
using a black area.

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Overview
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Eco-driving
1Instruments
Digital instrument panels 9
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Indicators 16
Manual test 20
Total distance recorder 20
Lighting dimmer 20
Trip computer 21
Touch screen 22
Remote features (Hybrid) 24
2Access
Electronic key with remote control function and
built-in key, 25
Keyless Entry and Starting 27
Back-up procedures 29
Central locking 30
Alarm 31
Doors 33
Boot 34
Hands-free tailgate 34
Electric windows 38
Panoramic sunroof 39
3Ease of use and comfort
Driving position 41
Front seats 42
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Mirrors 45
Rear seats 46
Heating and Ventilation 48
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 49
Front demisting - defrosting 52
Heated windscreen 52
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 52
Additional heating/ventilation system 53
Thermal pre-conditioning (Hybrid) 54
Front fittings 55
Courtesy lamps 58
Interior ambient lighting 59
Rear fittings 59
Boot fittings 60
4Lighting and visibility
Exterior lighting control stalk 65
Direction indicators 66
Headlamp beam height adjustment 67
Automatic illumination of headlamps 67
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 67
Automatic headlamp dipping 68
Static cornering lighting 69
Night Vision 69
Wiper control stalk 71
Changing a wiper blade 73
Automatic wipers 73
5Safety
General safety recommendations 75
Hazard warning lamps 75
Horn 76
Pedestrian horn

(Hybrid) 76
Emergency or assistance call 76
Electronic stability control (ESC) 78
Seat belts 80
Airbags 81
Active bonnet 84
Child seats 85
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 87
ISOFIX child seats 89
i-Size child seats 93
Child lock 94
6Driving
Driving recommendations 96
Starting/Switching off the engine 97
Starting hybrid vehicles 98
Electric parking brake 99
Manual gearbox 102
Automatic gearbox 102
Electric automatic gearbox (Hybrid) 105
Hill start assist 106
Active Suspension Control 107
Driving modes 107
Gear efficiency indicator 108
Stop & Start 109
Under-inflation detection 11 0
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
11 2
Speed Limit Recognition and
Recommendation
11 3
Speed limiter 11 6
Programmable cruise control 11 9
Memorising speeds 120
Drive Assist Plus 121
Adaptive Cruise Control 121
Active Lane Keeping Assist 125

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Active Safety Brake with Distance Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance 128
Distraction detection 130
Active Lane Keeping Assistance 131
Active Blind Spot Monitoring System 135
Parking sensors 136
Visiopark 1 - Visiopark 2 138
Park Assist 142
Full Park Assist 145
7Practical information
Compatibility of fuels 151
Refuelling 151
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 152
Hybrid system 152
Charging the traction battery (Hybrid) 156
Towing device 158
Towing device with retractable ball joint 159
Roof bars 160
Snow chains 161
Energy economy mode 162
Bonnet 162
Engine compartment 163
Checking levels 164
Checks 166
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 168
Free-wheeling 170
Advice on care and maintenance 170
8In the event of a breakdown
Warning triangle 172
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 172
Tool kit 173
Temporary puncture repair kit 174
Spare wheel 177
Changing a bulb 180
Changing a fuse 183
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V battery 189
Accessory batteries (Hybrid) 192
Towing the vehicle 194
9Technical data
Engine technical data and towed loads 197
Petrol engines 198
Diesel engines 199
Hybrid engine 202
Dimensions 203
Identification markings 204
10PEUGEOT Connect Radio
First steps 205
Steering mounted controls 206
Menus 207
Applications 208
Radio 208
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 210
Media 210
Telephone 212
Settings 215
Frequently asked questions 217
11PEUGEOT Connect Nav
First steps 219
Steering mounted controls 220
Menus 220
Voice commands 222
Navigation 225
Connected navigation 228
Applications 230
Radio 233
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 234
Media 235
Telephone 236
Settings 239
Frequently asked questions 240
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Alphabetical index
Access to additional videos

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Overview
Instruments and controls
These illustrations and descriptions are provided
for information. The presence and location of
some elements vary depending on the version
or trim level.


1.Sunroof and blind controls
Touch-sensitive courtesy lamp / Front touch-
sensitive reading lamps 2.
Warning lamp display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
Emergency call / Assistance call
3. Interior mirror / Driving in
ELECTRIC mode
indicator LED
4. Head-up digital display
5. Side switch panel / Ticket holder
6. Fusebox
7. Bonnet release
8. Door mirror and electric window control
panel
9. Front armrest
Auxiliary (Jack) socket
10. 12 V socket or USB sockets
11 . Front passenger airbag
12. Glove box


1.Hazard warning lamps
Central locking
2. 8" (PEUGEOT Connect Radio) or 10"
HD
(PEUGEOT Connect Nav) touch screen
3. 12 V socket / USB socket(s)
Storage
Wireless smartphone charger
4. Gearbox control
Full Park Assist
5. Switching the engine on/off "START/STOP"
6. Electric parking brake
7. "DRIVE MODE" selector.
Steering mounted controls

1.Exterior lighting controls / Direction indicators
/ Service indicator
2. Wiper controls / Screenwash / Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Horn / Driver front airbag
5. Cruise control / speed limiter controls /
Adaptive Cruise Control

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1• "Driving aids".
• "Empty".
•
"Engine info " (Sport mode).
•
"G-metres " (Sport mode).
•
"Temperatures " (engine oil).
•
“Media".
•
“Navigation".
•
“Trip computer".
•
"Rev counter".
•
"Energy flow" (depending on version).
•
"Power indicator" (depending on version).
•
"Energy consumption " (depending on
version).
•
"Night vision ".
►

Confirm to save and exit.
The "

PERSONAL" display mode is enabled
immediately.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen. Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning lamp continuously
lit
The illumination of a red or orange warning lamp
indicates the occurrence of a fault that needs
further investigation.
If a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle
.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering, automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum engine coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Hybrid)Fixed.
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).

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Cable connected (Hybrid)Fixed.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while
the charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the
flap.
12 V battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, etc.).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake is no longer working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►

With an automatic gearbox, put the chocks
against one of the wheels.
Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access, accompanied by
an audible signal.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode

P
.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution

(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain problems yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation
of the particle filter.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out
(3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
Engine pre-heating (Diesel)Temporarily on (up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.

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1Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
–
the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
–


the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Low fuel levelFixed, with the reserve level shown in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message.
When it first comes on, there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the tank
(reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will be
repeated every time the ignition is switched on,
at increased frequency as the fuel level goes
down and comes close to zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Engine self-diagnostics systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800
km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100
km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100
km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented , or carry out
(3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the regulatory engine
immobiliser prevents the engine from being
restarted.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
®, or
carry out

(2). You must add at least 5 litres of

AdBlue® to its
tank.
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is
switched on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
A malfunction involving the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
Flashing AdBlue® warning
lamp on switching on the
ignition, with the Service and Engine self-
diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it may be
possible to drive for up to 685

miles (1,100 km)
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting
being prevented.
Flashing AdBlue® warning
lamp on switching on the
ignition, with the Service and Engine self-
diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine
from restarting (over the authorised driving limit
after confirmation of an emissions control system
malfunction).
To start the engine, carry out (2).

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Deactivation of the automatic functions
(with electric parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
►

Start the engine.
►


Use the control lever to apply the parking
brake.
►


T

ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►

Hold the control lever pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►


Release the control lever
.
►

Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►


Hold the control lever in the “Application”
direction for 2

seconds.
►

Release the control lever and the brake
pedal.
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control
lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all
times and are automatically re-enabled in the
event of a control lever fault.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the message "Parking brake fault".
The parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►

Pull and hold the control lever for
approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator
lamp comes on on the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:
►

Park on a level surface.
►

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►
With an automatic gearbox, select

P
, then
place the supplied chocks against one of the
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
A minor fault with the braking system has
been detected.
Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Pedestrian horn (Hybrid)
Fixed.
Horn fault detected.
Carry out (3).
Distance Alert / Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch
screen ( Driving/ Vehiclemenu).
Distance Alert/Active Safety BrakeFlashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily so as to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Distance Alert / Active Safety BrakeFixed.
The system has a fault.
If these warning lamps come on after the engine
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is restarted, and
from around 31 mph (50
km/h).
Below 31
mph (50 km/h), it can be reactivated
manually.
Flashing.
The DSC/ASR adjustment is activated if
there is a loss of grip or trajectory.

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1Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the
message "Anti roll-back system
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Active Lane Keeping AssistanceFixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the direction
indicators.
The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory on the side of the lane marking
detected.
Fixed, accompanied by the display
of a message and an audible
signal.
The system has a fault. Carry out (3).
Lane positioning assistFixed, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
AirbagsFixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
The active bonnet has been triggered. Do not touch the bonnet.
Call a roadside assistance provider or carry
out (3) while driving no faster than 19 mph (30
km/h).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is in the "ON" position.
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat
- Risk of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Under-inflationFixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too
low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Parking sensorsFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Stop & StartFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated
manually.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop.
Press the button to reactivate Stop & Start.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated automatically.

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The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
–
below 0°C.
–


above +35°C.
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a
message.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Night VisionFixed.
The system has been activated, but
the vehicle is travelling too fast or the exterior
temperature conditions are outside the operating
range.
The display is available with the "Night vision"
mode but the system does not emit an alert.
Rear foglampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
Vehicle ready to drive (Hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive. The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a
speed of approximately 3 mph (5
km/h) and
lights up again when the vehicle stops moving.
The lamp will go out when you turn off the
engine and exit the vehicle.
Park Assist or Full Park AssistFixed.
The function is active.
Active Lane Keeping AssistFixed.
The function has been activated.
All the conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Night VisionFixed.
The function has been activated.
All the conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
Direction indicators
Flashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated
via the touch screen (Driving
/ Vehicle menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO"
position.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Black/white warning lamps
Automatic gearbox or Electric automatic
gearbox (e-EAT8) (Hybrid)
Fixed.
The automatic gearbox is locked.
You must press the Unlock button to unlock it.
eSave function (Hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by the reserved
electric range.
The

eSave function is activated.
Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms
of distance (kilometres or miles) and time
(months or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two
terms is reached first.