PEUGEOT 508 2021 Repair Manual

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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.

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For information on installing the High
load retaining net (SW) , refer to the
corresponding section.
Load space cover
(Hatchback)


It consists of two parts:
– a removable part A, fixed to the rear pillars of
the passenger compartment,
– a removable part B, fixed to the frame of the
rear screen.

Ski flap
Device for storing and transporting long objects.
Opening
► With the rear armrest lowered, open the flap
by pulling its handle downwards.


► Load the objects from inside the boot.
Boot fittings
Hatchback

1. Load space cover
2. 12
V (120 W) socket
3. Boot lamp
4. Bag hook
5. Storage net or Hi-Fi amplifier
6. Stowing rings
7. Storage well/Tool box under the floor
SW

1.Load space cover
2. Rear seat folding controls
3. Bag hooks
4. 12
V (120 W) socket
5. Boot lamps
6. Retaining straps
7. Storage net or Hi-Fi amplifier
8. Stowing rings
9. Storage well/Tool box under the floor
The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets.
These retaining nets are available as an
option or as an accessory.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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3For information on installing the High
load retaining net (SW) , refer to the
corresponding section.
Load space cover
(Hatchback)


It consists of two parts:
– a removable part A
, fixed to the rear pillars of
the passenger compartment,
–

a removable part B

, fixed to the frame of the
rear screen.


To remove part A:
► Note the direction of fitting.
►

Unclip the rear mounting 1

on each side.
►

Unclip the front mounting 2

on each side.
This shelf can only be fitted in one direction.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order.


To remove part B:
► Unclip the two side mountings 3
.
►

Pull the load space cover forwards to extract
the two rear mountings 4

from the frame.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
Load space cover (SW)
Access

► Push the handle down, the load space cover
automatically rises along the boot pillars.
To reel in

► Pull the handle towards you, the load space
cover will automatically roll up.
The moving part
A can be folded against the
backrests of the rear seats.

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► Check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly.
Never reposition the rear seats while the
net's roller is attached to the folded
backrests.
Row 2

► Roll up then remove the load space cover.
► Fold down the rear seats.
► Position the left-hand end of the net roller in
side support 3 by reaching from the left-hand
side of the passenger compartment.
► Position the right-hand end of the net roller in
side support 4 by reaching from the right-hand
side of the passenger compartment.
► Press each side to lock in the roller; the red
indicators must not be visible.
► Unroll the net from the boot.
Removal

► Compress the control B and lift the load
space cover on the right then on the left to
remove it.
Installation

► Position the left-hand end of the load space
cover roller in its location 1
behind the rear left
seat.
►

Compress the roller control B

and put the
roller in place in its location 2 on the right.
►

Release the control to secure the load space
cover

.
►

Unroll it until it clips on the boot pillars.
In the event of sudden deceleration,
objects placed on the load space cover
can turn into projectiles.
High load retaining net (SW)

Hooked onto the special upper and lower fixings,
this removable net allows the use of the entire
loading volume up to the roof:
– behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear
seats are folded,
–

behind the rear seats (row 2) when the load
space cover is removed.
It protects the occupants in case of
sudden braking.
Row 1

► Fold down the rear seats .
► Remove the rear head restraints.
►

Position the net's roller above the two rails
(located on the back of the folded rear seats).
►


Slide the two rails B

in the grooves A and
push the roller from left to right to secure it.
►

Unroll the net without stretching it.
►


Position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 1

.
►

Compress the net's metal bar
, then pull it to
position the other end in the other upper fixing 1.

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3► Check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly .
Never reposition the rear seats while the
net's roller is attached to the folded
backrests.
Row 2

► Roll up then remove the load space cover .
► Fold down the rear seats.
►

Position the left-hand end of the net roller in
side support 3

by reaching from the left-hand
side of the passenger compartment.
►

Position the right-hand end of the net roller in
side support 4

by reaching from the right-hand
side of the passenger compartment.
►

Press each side to lock in the roller; the red
indicators must not be visible.
►


Unroll the net from the boot.
► Position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 2
.
►

Compress the net's metal bar
, then pull it to
position the other end in the other upper fixing 2.
►

Check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly

.
►

Lift up and lock the rear seats.
12 V accessory socket
► To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 W), lift the cover and plug in a
suitable adaptor.
►

Switch on the ignition.
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.
Stowing rings

Hatchback

SW
The boot has four stowing rings to secure
luggage using different types of retaining nets.
For the SW, two of the rings are fixed and the
other two are movable in tracks.
For more information on the various nets,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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To move one of the movable rings:
► While pressing the button, slide the ring in
its track.
►

Once in the desired position, release the
button to lock it.
T

o remove or refit one of the movable rings:
►

Bring it to an oblong slot on the track.
►


T
o observe the direction of installation, make
sure the ring is positioned vertically and towards
the outside of the vehicle.
Do not confuse the stowing rings with the
bag hooks or the Top Tether fixings.
Storage well

Hatchback

SW
► Lift the boot floor as far as possible to access
the storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
–

A
temporary puncture repair kit with the tool
kit.
–

A
spare wheel with the tool kit. –

The traction battery charging cable
(Rechargeable hybrid).
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
–

When the ignition is off, approximately 10
minutes.
–


In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


With the engine running, unlimited.