2011 Peugeot 508 instrument panel

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Speed limiter


System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal no longer
has any effect unless it is pressed firmly,
which allows you to temporarily exceed the
programmed speed.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed by releasing the accelerator.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually: it
requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off
by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.

The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
obser ve speed limits, nor can it replace
the need for vigilance and responsibility
on the par t of the driver.






This information also appears in the
head-up display.
For more information on the head-up
display, refer to the relevant page in this
"Driving" section.

1.
Speed limiter mode selection button

2.
Programmed value decrease button

3.
Programmed value increase button

4.
Suspend/restore speed limiter (pause)

5.
Speed limiter off button


Steering mounted controls

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Displays in the instrument panel



A.
Speed limiter on/pause indication

B.
Speed limiter mode selection indication

C.
Programmed speed value

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Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engaging:


- 4th gear or higher on a manual gearbox,

- 2nd gear or higher on an electronic gear
control gearbox or automatic gearbox,

- position A
on the electronic gear control
gearbox or D
on the automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off
manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

1.
Cruise control mode selection button

2.
Speed programming/programmed value
decrease button

3.
Speed programming/programmed value
increase button

4.
Cruise control suspension/resume button
(pause)

5.
Cruise control off button

Steering mounted controls

The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
obser ve speed limits, nor can it replace
the need for vigilance and responsibility
on the par t of the driver.





This information also appears in the
head-up display.
For more information on the head-up
display, refer to the relevant page in this
"Driving" section. The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Displays in the instrument panel



A.
Cruise control on/pause indication

B.
Cruise control mode selection indication

C.
Programmed speed value

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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dir ty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed
below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain sound
sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible
signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (shor t beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault

In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front
or behind.
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).








Front parking sensors



The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by PEUGEOT).



Deactivation/Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button goes
off.

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Model without AUTO lighting



Model with AUTO lighting


Selection ring for main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.

Lighting off.






Automatic illumination of headlamps.


Sidelamps only.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.


Stalk for switching headlamps

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped/main beam headlamps.

In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.

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Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.


)
Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up
or down depending on the traffic side (for
example: when parking on the left; lighting
control stalk upwards; the right hand
sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to position 0 or switch on
the ignition. Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.






Manual guide-me-home
lighting

Switching on



)
Within 30 seconds or a minute after
switching of the ignition (according to the
automatic guide-me-home lighting duration
programmed in the configuration menu),
"flash" the headlamps using the lighting
stalk.

)
A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.



Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.

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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in cer tain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.












Automatic illumination of
headlamps

Activation



)
Turn the ring to the "AU TO "
position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.



Deactivation



)
Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.



Associated with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the following
additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,

- automatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on, this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel and/or
a message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.



Programming

Selection of the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting is done
in the configuration menu vehicle
parameters, in the instrument panel
screen.
The duration of the guide-me-home lighting
is associated with and identical to that of the
welcome lighting.

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Exterior welcome
lighting
Remote switching on of the lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is
activated according to the level of light detected
by the sunshine sensor.

Switching on

Switching off


The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.



Programming


The lighting duration is selected
via the instrument panel screen
configuration menu.
The duration of the welcome lighting is
associated with and identical to that of
the automatic guide-me-home lighting.



)
Press the open padlock on the
remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps
and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.










Door mirror spotlamps


Switching on

The spotlamps come on:


- when you unlock the vehicle,

- when you remove the key from the ignition,

- when you open a door,

- when you use the remote control.



Switching off

They are timed to go off automatically. To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:


- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,

- the zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.

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Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps







Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps


To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.
5 people.

1
Intermediate setting.
5 people + maximum authorised load in the
boot.

2
Driver + maximum authorised load in the
boot.

-
Not used.

3
Not used.
If a fault occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The system then places your headlamps in the
lowest position. In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, this system corrects the height of the
xenon headlamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.
If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenon
bulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.


The initial setting is position "0"
.