2011 Peugeot 508 front
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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Automatic
wiping
fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"
child seat. Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
Stop & Start
fixed. The Stop & Star t system has put the
engine in STOP mode at a vehicle
stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or
other...). The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.
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Instruments and controls
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated. Set the control to the "ON"
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing
position.
ESP/ASR
fixed. The button (located on the folding
panel at the bottom left of the
dashboard) has been pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is star ted.
After deactivation, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Access
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.
Remote control key
Unfolding the key
)
First press this button to unfold the key.
"Keyless Entry and
Starting" system
System that allows the opening, closing
and star ting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person. It can also be
used as a remote control.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking
Using the key
)
Turn the key to the front of the vehicle to
unlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
Holding this button down opens the
windows automatically.
Using the electronic key
)
With the electronic key on your person and
in the defined zone, pass your hand behind
the door handle to unlock the vehicle, then
pull on the handle to open the door.
Your passengers can also open their doors,
as soon as the electronic key is in the
defined zone around the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
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Access
Changing the battery of the key
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available from a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed.
)
Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout.
)
Lift off the cover.
)
Remove the flat battery from its location.
)
Fit the new battery into its location
obser ving the original direction of fitment.
)
Clip the cover onto the casing.
Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Reinitialisation with the
electronic key
)
Switch of the ignition.
)
Immediately press one of the remote
control buttons for a few seconds.
)
Switch on the ignition
The electronic key is fully operational again.
Changing the battery of the
electronic key
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available from a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message is displayed in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed.
)
Unclip the cover using a pointed object at
the key ring.
)
Slide the flat battery out of its location.
)
Slide the new battery into its location
obser ving the original direction of fitment.
)
Clip the cover in place star ting at the front.
)
Reinitialise the electronic key.
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Electric windows
1.
Left hand front electric window switch.
2.
Right hand front electric window
switch.
3.
Right hand rear electric window switch.
4.
Left hand rear electric window switch.
5.
Deactivating the rear electric window
switches,
locking the rear doors
(child lock).
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation
(depending on version)
To open or close the window, press or pull
switch fully: the window opens or closes
completely when the switch is released.
Pressing the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute after
the key has been removed from the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediately until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one second
after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
Deactivating the rear window
controls
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the rear windows
irrespective of their position.
The interior controls for the rear doors are also
deactivated.
When the button is pressed down, the switches
are deactivated. When the button is raised, the
switches are active.
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Comfort
Front seats
Manual adjustments
1.
Adjustments to the height and angle of
the head restraint
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, hold the button in and press on
the head restraint (pushing to go past the
stiff point of the button).
2.
Adjustment of the backrest angle
Operate the control lever and adjust the
position of the backrest to the front or to the
rear.
3.
Adjustment of the seat height
Raise or lower the control lever the number
of times required to obtain the desired
position.
4.
Adjustment of the lumbar suppor t
This system allows the height and depth of
the lumbar suppor t to be adjusted separately.
)
For wards or backwards to increase or
decrease the lumbar suppor t.
)
Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar contact zone.
5.
Forwards-backwards adjustment of the
seat position
Lift the control bar and slide the seat
for wards or backwards.
6. Adjusting the cushion
Pull the handle to adjust the length of the
cushion.
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Electric adjustments
Switch on the ignition or star t the engine if the vehicle has gone into economy mode.
1.
Adjustment of the seat cushion angle
and height, and forwards-backwards
adjustment
)
Raise or lower the front of the control to
adjust the seat cushion angle.
)
Raise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat.
)
Simultaneously raise or lower the front
and rear of the control in order to raise or
lower the entire seat.
2.
Adjustment of the backrest angle
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.
3.
Adjustment of lumbar support
This function allows you to independently
adjust the height and level of lumbar
support.
The electric functions of the driver's seat are active for about a minute after opening the
front door. They are deactivated about a minute after switching off the ignition and in
economy mode.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
Move the control:
)
For wards or backwards to increase or
reduce the lumbar suppor t.
)
Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar suppor t zone.
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Head restraint height and angle
adjustment
)
To lower the head restraint, press the lug A
and, going beyond the stiff point, guide the
head restraint downwards, then release the
button at the desired position.
)
To raise the head restraint, guide it
upwards to the desired position.
)
To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part for wards or rear wards.
)
To remove the head restraint, press the two
lugs B
and pull the head restraint upwards.
)
To put the head restraint back in place, engage
the head restraint stems in the openings
keeping them in line with the seat back. Check
that it has engaged by pulling it upwards.
The head restraint is fitted with a
locking mechanism which prevents it
from lowering; this is a safety device in
case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
)
Use the adjustment dial, placed on the
centre console, to switch on and select the
level of heating required:
0:
Off.
1
: Low.
2
: Medium.
3
: High.