2011 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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reel in then remove the load space cover,

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position the left hand end of roller 2
in the
load space cover suppor t,

)
position the right hand end of roller 2
in the
load space cover suppor t, then lock the
position (red indicator),

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from the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net by pushing to disengage
the retaining hooks,
)
position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 3
,

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pull on the net's metal bar to position the
other end in the other upper fixing 3
,

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check that the net is hooked and tensioned
correctly.




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Heating and Ventilation


Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compar tment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen
or from the inside in air recirculation mode.


Controls

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the front passenger and rear
passengers, according to the level of
equipment.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compar tment by the combined use of the
associated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on control
panel A
on the centre console.

1.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.

2.
Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.

3.
Side adjustable air vents.

4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5.
Air outlets to the front footwells.

6.
Adjustable air vents for the rear
passengers.

7.
Air outlets to the rear footwells.



Air distribution

System which creates and maintains good
conditions of comfor t and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compar tment.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


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If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun
for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the
passenger compartment.

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To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

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Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.

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Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the automatic air conditioning system.

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Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.

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Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its second special
active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness
of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

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The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in an
increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.

When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity.
Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the
vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.

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To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.












Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

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Manual air conditioning











The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.


1. Temperature adjustment



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Turn the dial from left (cold)
to right (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.



2. Air fl ow adjustment



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Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.

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Press the "empty fan"
button to
reduce the air flow.



3. Air distribution adjustment



)
press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents.
Footwells.
Depending on your requirements, you
can combine two distribution buttons
or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously. According to the value selected, the associated
line of LEDs fills progressively.

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4. Air intake/Air recirculation



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Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.

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Press the button again to
permit the intake of exterior air.
The indicator lamp goes off to
confirm this.
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compar tment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.

6. Automatic visibility
programme






5. Air conditioning On/Off

The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:


- lower the temperature, in summer,

- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.



Switching on



)
Press the "A /C "
button, the associated
green indicator lamp comes on.

The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is

set to

off.




Switching off



)
Press the "A /C "
button again, the
associated green indicator lamp switches
off.
Switching off may result in some discomfor t
(humidity, misting).
See "Front demisting - Defrosting".

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.


Automatic operation


1. Automatic comfort programme



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Press this "AU TO "
button. The
indicator lamp comes on.
We recommend that you use this mode. It
automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfor t level chosen:
passenger compar tment temperature, air flow,
air distribution and air recirculation.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
When the engine is cold, to prevent
too great a distribution of cold air, the
air flow will reach its optimum level
gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the
distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and footwells
only.


2 - 3. Driver-passenger side
adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature to their requirements.
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
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.

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On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfor t value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfor t required.
The system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.


4. Automatic visibility
programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compar tment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left until
"LO"
is displayed or to the right
until "HI"
is displayed. See "Front demisting-defrosting".

)
Press this button to equalise the
comfor t value on the passenger's
side with that on the driver's side
(mono-zone). The indicator lamp
in the button comes on.

If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system. The other functions will
still be controlled automatically.


)
Pressing the "AU TO "
button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.


Manual operation


5. Mono-zone/Dual-zone

The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.

6. Air conditioning On/Off

It allows you:


- in summer, to lower the temperature,

- in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting
performance.


7. Maximum air conditioning

If you want to temporarily refresh the
air in the passenger compar tment,
press this button and "LO"
is
displayed.
To return to the previous settings, press the
button again.







With Stop & Star t, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Switching on



)
Press 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



)
Press the "A /C "
button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfor t (humidity, misting).

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8. Air distribution adjustment



)
Press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
To suit your requirements, you can
combine two distribution buttons or
select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.


9. Air fl ow adjustment



)
Press this "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.

)
Press "empty fan"
button to
reduce the air flow.



10. Air intake/Air recirculation



)
Press this "empty fan"
air
flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "- -"
appears.


Switching the system off



)
Press this button for recirculation
of the interior air. The indicator
lamp on the button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compar tment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash.

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. The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer
guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to the
for ward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

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As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.