2011 Peugeot 508 rear view mirror

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Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably


Door mirrors


Adjustment



1.
Selection of the mirror.

2.
Adjusting the position of the mirror glass.

3.
Deselection of the mirror.

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Other functions...

Folding/Unfolding.


Rear view mirror


Manual day/night type



1.
Selecting the "day" position of the rear view
mirror.

2.
Rear view mirror adjustment.



Automatic day/night type


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1.
Automatic detection of day/night mode.

2.
Rear view mirror adjustment.

1.
Fitting the belt.

2.
Fastening.

3.
Check that the belt is correctly fastened by
pulling on the belt webbing.


Front seat belts


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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




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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".

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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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Adaptive lighting


Switching on

The driver can take over at any time, if the
circumstances dictate: System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving
conditions, using a sensor in the rear view
mirror.
The system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h)
and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).


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put the lighting control stalk on the "AUTO"
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position,

Switching off


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or by dipping the headlamps manually
using the lighting control stalk, whether
in the "AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam
headlamps" position.


Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The state of the system is stored in
memory when switching off the ignition.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting and its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic.
The system may suffer inter ference or
not work correctly:


- under conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),

- if the windscreen is dir ty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the sensor,

- if the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.


The system is not able to detect:


- road users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,

- road users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motor way, for example),

- road users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.



)
press this button, the
warning lamp goes off,

)
press this button, the
warning lamp comes on.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message
appears in the multifunction screen. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and a message appears in the multifunction screen.


Switching off


The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.










Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
In the moment following switching the ignition
off, any action on the stalk positions the wipers
ver tically on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the stalk. To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-
blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapy
water,

- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of
wear.

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Alphabetical index
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ...................... 183, 188, 189, 191
Lighting on reminder ..................................... 131
Lighting stalk ......................................... 129, 133
Loading..........................................................204
Load reduction mode .................................... 198
Load space cover ............................................ 76
Locating your vehicle ......................................44
Long objects, transporting .............................. 73
Luggage retaining strap ............................ 74, 75
Main beam .............................129, 183 -185, 187
Manual gearbox .................... 104, 105, 114, 217
Manufacturer's identification plates ..............228
Map reading lamps ....................................... 144
Markings, identification .................................228
Massage function ...........................................65
Mat .................................................................. 72
Menu, main ...................................................290
Mini fuel level ..................................................58
Monochrome screen ............................. 290, 312
Motor way function (direction indicators) ....... 157
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 152
MP3 CD ................................................ 295, 296
Multifunction screen
(with audio equipment) ...............................290
Music media players ..................................... 270Oil filter .......................................................... 216
Oil level .................................................... 35, 213
Opening the boot ................................39, 40, 52
Opening the doors ..........................................39
Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............56
Operation indicator lamps ............. 21, 23, 25, 27
Paint colour code ..........................................228
Panoramic sunroof ..........................................56
Parking brake .................................. 99, 103, 217
Parking lights ................................................ 133
Parking space sensor .................................. 127
Par ticle emission filter .......................... 215, 216
Passenger compar tment filter ...................... 216
Petrol engine ................................... 60, 210, 218
PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTANCE ..........230
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) ..............233
PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS .........................230
Player, CD MP3 .................................... 295, 296
Priming the fuel system ................................209
Protecting children .........146, 149, 152-154, 166
Puncture ........................................................ 170Rear screen (demisting) .................................. 92
Rear seats .......................................................66
Rear view mirror .............................................. 70
Rear wash-wipe ............................................ 141
Rear wiper ..................................................... 141
Recharging the battery ................................. 196
Reduction of electrical load .......................... 198
Refitting a wheel ........................................... 179
Reinitialising the remote control ...............45, 46
Remote control .................................... 39 - 41, 47
Removing a wheel ........................................ 179
Removing the mat ........................................... 72
Repair kit, puncture ....................................... 170
Replacing bulbs .................... 183, 188, 189, 191
Replacing fuses ............................................ 192
Replacing the air filter ................................... 216
Replacing the oil filter ................................... 216
Replacing the particle emission filter ........... 216
Replacing the passenger
compar tment filter ...................................... 216
Replacing wiper blades .........................143, 200
Resetting the ser vice indicator .......................34
Reversing lamp .....................................188, 189
Roof bars .......................................................204
Roof blind ........................................................56
Routine checks ..................................... 216, 217
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................209
Safety for children ......................................... 149
Satellite navigation system ........................... 240
Screen, instrument panel .......................... 21, 36
Screen-wash reser voir.................................. 213
Screen menu map ......................... 278, 312, 313
Screenwash fluid level .......................... 141, 213
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Navigation .............................................239, 240
Number plate lamps ...................................... 191
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Radio ............................................. 267, 268, 291
Rear armrest ................................................... 72
Rear foglamp ................................. 188, 189, 191
Rear foglamps ............................................... 131
Rear head restraints .......................................66
Rear parking sensors .................................... 125
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Visual search
Instruments and controls


Cour tesy lamps 144
Seat belt/passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display 164, 167
Rear view mirror 70
SW panoramic sunroof 56 -57

Door mirrors 68 - 69
Electric windows, deactivating 50-51

Manual parking brake 103
Heating, ventilation 80 - 81
Manual air conditioning 82- 83
Dual-zone air conditioning 84- 86
Quad-zone front air conditioning 87- 89
Demisting/defrosting 92

Peugeot Connect USB 73
Electric parking brake 96 -102
Dashboard fuses 192-193

5/6 -speed manual gearbox 104
Gear shift indicator 105
Automatic gearbox 106 -109
Electronic gear control gearbox 110 -113
Stop & Star t 114-116
Hill star t assist 117
Fuses behind the glove box 194


Quad-zone rear air conditioning 90 -91
Peugeot Connect
Navigation (RT6) 233 -286
Setting the date/time 277

Audio system 287-317
Setting the date/time 310
Opening the bonnet 208