light PEUGEOT 508 2021 Owner's Manual

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Driving position
Correct seating position
Adopting a good driving position contributes to
improving driver comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as
well as access to controls.
Certain seat adjustments described in this
section depend on the trim level and the country
in which the vehicle is sold.
Driver’s side

Follow these recommendations as closely as
possible depending on the driver's stature.
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes
are level with the centre of the windscreen.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you can fully depress the pedals with legs
slightly flexed.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of the spine.
Adjust the steering wheel reach so that you can
hold it with your arms slightly bent.
Adjust the steering wheel height so that it does
not obstruct the information displayed on the
instrument panel.
As a safety precaution, adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary.
Electrically-adjustable seats
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.
Passenger’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and
shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that
you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from the
dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Before moving off
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to
reduce blind spots.
Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in
the middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt
so that it is tightened across the pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly.
Electric door mirrors
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.
When driving
Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to
three' position, so that you can easily and quickly
reach the controls behind and near the steering
wheel.
Never adjust the seats or steering wheel
when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upwards:
► Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
► Depending on equipment, press lug A or
button B and then, while still pressing, lower the
head restraint.

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From the passenger compartment

► Press backrest release handle 1.

► Guide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
An LED, located below the interior rear
view mirror and visible from outside the
vehicle, lights up blue to indicate that the
vehicle is being driven in Electric mode
(depending on country of sale).
Rear seats
Rear head restraints

High position (use):
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
Low position (stowing; when the seats are not
in use):
►

Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
► First tilt the corresponding backrest.
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
►

Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
►

Store the head restraint.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests

Each section of the backrest has one or two
release controls:
–

A
grip 1 on the outer edge of the backrest.
–

A
lever 2 on the boot side trim (SW).
The backrests should only be manoeuvred when the vehicle is
stationary.
First steps:
►

Lower the head restraints, or remove them
when carrying heavy loads.
►


Lift up the rear armrest.
►


If necessary
, move the front seats forward.
►

Check
that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g.
clothing,
luggage).
►

Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator in the release grip is visible.

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3Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Intensive use of the air conditioning
reduces the vehicle range in Electric mode.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, the ventilation
system and the air flow 2 and air distribution
3 settings in the passenger compartment are
activated, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not include the air
conditioning system.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls can be accessed with the ignition on.
Press the Climate menu button to display
the system controls page.






1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
5. Automatic comfort programme on/off
6. Maximum A/C
7. Access to the secondary page
8. Mono-zone/Dual-zone
9. Selection of setting for the Automatic
Comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast) 10.
"Air Quality System" (AQS) function
(depending on version)
11 . Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (depending on version)
12. Automatic Visibility programme
13. Interior air recirculation
14. System switch-off
Adjusting the temperature
The driver and front passenger can each choose
their own temperature setting.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
►

Press one of the buttons
1 to increase (red)
or decrease (blue) the value.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
Automatic Comfort programme
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►

Press button
5 to activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system’s automatic mode .
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
You can adjust the intensity of the
automatic Comfort programme by using the

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When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
► Press button 6 to activate/deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be linked
to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).
It is available in the secondary page which can
be accessed via the " OPTIONS" button.
► Press button 8 to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
"OPTIONS" button to select one of the available
settings:
–
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
–
"Normal": offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation (default setting).
–
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
To change the current setting (shown by the
corresponding indicator lamp), press button

9

repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed.
To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats,
favour "Normal" and "Fast" settings.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of
AUTO mode,
the indicator lamp for the most recently selected
setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if it was deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no
need to alter the value displayed to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.
"Air Quality System" (AQS)
function
Using a pollution sensor, this function
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once a certain level of polluting
substances in the exterior air is detected.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when the
windscreen wash is used or when reverse gear
is engaged.
The function does not operate if the exterior
temperature is below 5
°C, to avoid the risk of
misting of the windscreen and side windows.
To activate or deactivate the function, go to the
secondary page by using the " OPTIONS" button,
then press button 10.
Manual control
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
of these functions, while the system retains
automatic control of the other functions:
–

air flow
.
–

air distribution.
The indicator lamp in the " AUT

O” button goes
out if a setting is changed.
►

Press button
5 again to reactivate the
automatic Comfort programme.
Adjusting the air flow
► Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) to increase
or decrease air flow.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according
to the request.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Adjusting the air distribution
► Press the buttons 3 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
The lighting of the button indicates that air is
being blown in the specified direction.
It is possible to activate all three buttons
simultaneously, for uniform distribution
throughout the passenger compartment.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed:
–

It lowers the temperature in summer
.
–

It increases the effectiveness of the demisting,
in winter

, above 3°C.
►

Press button
4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.

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3When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
►

Press button
6 to activate/deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be linked
to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).
It is available in the secondary page which can
be accessed via the " OPTIONS" button.
►

Press button
8 to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).
Switching the system off
► Press button 14.
Its indicator lamp comes on and all of the other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all of the functions of the
air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
This function is activated automatically when the front screenwash is used or
reverse gear is engaged.
Front demisting
- defrosting
Automatic Visibility programme
This mode allows the windscreen and side
windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly
as possible.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the mode (confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The programme automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
It is possible to manually change the air flow
without deactivating the automatic Visibility
programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
In wintry conditions, before moving off,
remove all snow or ice on the windscreen
near the camera.
Otherwise, the operation of the equipment
using the camera may be affected.

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3Front fittings

1.Sun visor
2. Card holder
3. Illuminated glove box
4. Door pockets
5. USB socket(s)
/ Front 12 V socket (120 W)
Storage compartment or Wireless
smartphone charger
6. Cup holder
7. Front armrest with storage
8. USB ports or Rear 12
V socket (120 W)
Sun visor
► With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; depending on the version, the mirror is
illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
► To open the glove box, lift the handle.
With the ignition on, the glove box is lit when
open.
It contains an adjustable ventilation nozzle,
distributing the same conditioned air as the vents
in the passenger compartment.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
Cigarette lighter/12 V
accessory socket(s)




► To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out automatically.
►
T
o use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and connect
a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into place
straight away.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
USB sockets
These symbols determine the type of use of a USB socket:
Power supply and recharging.
Likewise, plus exchange of multimedia
data with the audio system.
Likewise, plus use of smartphone
applications with the touch screen.




The centre console is fitted with one or two USB
sockets, depending on the type of gearbox.
The USB socket allows the connection of a
portable device or a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio files that are sent to your audio
system and played via the vehicle's speakers.

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When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins,
keys, vehicle remote control) in the
charging area while a device is being charged
- risk of overheating or interrupting the
charging!
Checking operation
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging complete.
Fixed green Compatible portable device detected.
Charging.
These files can be managed using the steering-
mounted controls or those on the touch screen.
The USB socket on the left-hand side also allows a smartphone to
be connected by Android Auto
® or CarPlay®,
enabling certain smartphone applications to be
used on the touch screen.
For best results, use a cable made or approved
by the device manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering-mounted controls or the audio system
controls.
When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
power drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle.
For more information about how to use this
equipment, refer to the sections describing
the audio and telematics systems.
Centre console storage compartment
with automatic gearbox


► Press in the middle of the cover to access the
storage compartment.
►

Put the device to be connected with its USB
cable in the provided space.
►


Run the cable through the hole in the wall.
►


Connect the cable to the USB socket
intended for the exchange of data with the audio
system.
Wireless smartphone
charger




This system allows wireless charging of a
portable device such as a smartphone, using the
magnetic induction principle, in accordance with
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
A mat can also be used provided that it is
approved by the Manufacturer.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With the Keyless Entry and Start system, the
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted
when a door is opened or the ignition is switched
off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear , place a device
in its centre.

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When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins,
keys, vehicle remote control) in the
charging area while a device is being charged
- risk of overheating or interrupting the
charging!
Checking operation
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging complete.
Fixed green Compatible portable device detected.
Charging.
State of the
indicator lampMeaning
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Portable device not well
centred in the charging
zone.
Fixed orange Malfunction of the portable device's battery
meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.


If the indicator lamp is fixed orange:
– remove the device, then place it back in the
centre of the charging zone.
or
–

remove the device and try again in a quarter
of an hour

.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
FOCAL® Hi-Fi system

The vehicle is equipped with a high-fidelity
acoustic system from the French brand FOCAL®.
10 speakers incorporating exclusive FOCAL®
technologies offer the pleasure of pure and
detailed sound inside the vehicle:
–

Polyglass technology central speaker/mid-
range satellite speakers: sound immersion and
spatialisation.
–


Polyglass technology woofers/mid-ranges with
high excursion: balance, dynamics and precision
of sound.
–


Aluminium

TNF inverted dome tweeter:
optimal sound dispersion, detailed treble.
–

12 channel active amplification - 515 W

atts
Hybrid Class AB/Class D technology: breadth
and finesse in the high frequency signals, as well
as real power in the bass.
–

Subwoofer with high excursion Power
FlowerTM triple coil technology: deep and
controlled reproduction of low frequencies.
Front armrest
It includes a storage space.

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Front touch-sensitive
courtesy lamp
It comes on gradually:
– when the vehicle is unlocked.
– when the ignition is switched off.
– when a door is opened.
– when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off:
– when the vehicle is locked.
– when the ignition is switched on.
– 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
come on and go off at the same time as the
courtesy lamp.
A long press on the courtesy lamp completely
deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the
“OFF" symbol).
Touch-sensitive reading
lamps
► With the ignition on, press the corresponding
reading lamp.
Interior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
At night, the ambient lighting comes on/goes off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on/off.
Opening

► Press the lever beneath the cover .
The cover opens in two parts.
Closing

► Fold back the two parts of the cover .
Mats
Fitting

When fitting it on the driver's side, only use
the mountings present on the carpet (a "click"
indicates proper locking).
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move the
seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.
►

T
o refit it, position the mat and secure it by
pressing down.
►

Check that the mat is secured correctly
.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used.
–

Never fit one mat on top of another
.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp
2. Front touch-sensitive reading lamps
3.Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps

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3Front touch-sensitive
courtesy lamp
It comes on gradually:
– when the vehicle is unlocked.
–

when the ignition is switched off.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off:
–


when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.
–


30 seconds after the last door is closed.
The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
come on and go off at the same time as the
courtesy lamp.
A

long press on the courtesy lamp completely
deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the
“OFF" symbol).
Touch-sensitive reading
lamps
► With the ignition on, press the corresponding
reading lamp.
Interior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
At night, the ambient lighting comes on/goes off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on/off.
Activation / deactivation and adjustment of the light intensity are set via the
Driving
/ Vehicle touch screen menu.
Rear fittings
12 V accessory socket

► To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 W), lift the cover and plug in a
suitable adaptor.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
USB sockets

Each USB socket is used only to power or
recharge a portable device.
Rear armrest

The armrest incorporates two cup holders.