2011 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Storing driving positions

System which stores the electrical settings of
the driver's seat and door mirrors as well as
the head-up display settings. It enables you to
store up to two positions using the buttons on
the side of the driver's seat.

Storing a position
using buttons M/1/2



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Adjust your seat, the door mirrors and the
head-up display.

)
Press button M
, then press button 1
or 2

within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position
has been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.


Recalling a stored position

Ignition on or engine running



)
Briefly press button 1
or 2
to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M
, 1
or 2
or by using one of the
seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.








Welcome function

The welcome function assists entry and leaving
the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the seat moves back
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat moves
for ward to the stored driving position.
When moving the seat, take care that no
person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
To activate or deactivate this function, contact
a PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.

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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.

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Massage function

This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is
running as well as in STOP mode of the Stop &
Star t system.

Activation



)
Press this button.
The warning lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
cycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
warning lamp goes off.


Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing this
button.

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Rear seats
Bench seat the left-hand (1/3) or right-hand (2/3) section of which can be folded to adapt the boot load space.


Rear head restraints

These have a high position (comfor t and safety)
and a low position (rear visibility).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:


)
pull the head restraint fully upwards,

)
then, press the lug A
.
Never drive with rear passengers when
the head restraints are removed; the
head restraints must be in place and in
the high position.


Folding the seat from the
boot (SW)
Each section of the bench seat (1/3 or 2/3) has
its own control to release the seat back and its
seat cushion from the boot.


)
Check that nothing is preventing the seat
back from folding (head restraint, seat
belts, ...),

)
check also that no object on or under the
seat could hinder its movement,
)
pull the control from the boot and push the
seat backrest.

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Folding the seat from the
rear
Check that no object, either on or underneath
the seat, could hinder its movement.

Returning the seat back to its original position



)
Put the seat back in the upright position
and secure it, the seat cushion also returns
to its original position,

)
check that the red indicator, located at the
control 1
, is no longer visible,

)
refit the head restraints or put them back
in place.

)
Move the corresponding front seat
forwards if necessary,

)
check that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat back,

)
place the head restraints in the low position
or remove them if necessary,
)
pull the control 1
for wards to release the
seat backrest 2
then fold it for wards.
When returning the rear seat back to its original
position, take care not to trap the seat belts
and ensure that their buckles are positioned
correctly.

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Mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for over taking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.

Door mirrors

If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A
.

The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fold the mirrors when putting your
vehicle through an automatic car wash.
The objects obser ved are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.



Demisting - Defrosting

Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors
operates with the engine running, by switching
on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear
screen demist-defrost" page).


Adjustment



)
Move control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.

)
Move control B
in all four directions to
adjust.

)
Return control A
to the central position.



Folding



- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A

rearwards.


Unfolding



- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A
rearwards.

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Automatic tilting in reverse gear

System which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.


Programming



)
With the engine running, engage reverse
gear.

)
Select and adjust the left-hand and right-
hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.


Switching on



)
With the engine running, engage reverse
gear.

)
Move control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.


Switching off



)
Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or


)
Return control A
to the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:


- if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),

- if the engine is switched off.

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Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses. Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the
headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...





Rear view mirror



Manual day/night model

Adjustment



)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



Day/night position



)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.

)
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.


In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.










Steering wheel adjustment




)
When stationary
, lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.

)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.

)
Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".