2011 Peugeot 508 warning light

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Contents
Instrument panel 20
Indicator and warning lamps 21
Gauges and indicators 31
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 3 6
Instruments and controlsFamiliarisation
Remote control key 39
Alarm 48
Electric windows 50
Boot 52
Motorised tailgate (SW) 53
Panoramic sunroof (SW) 56
Fuel tank 58
Diesel misfuel prevention 59
Access
Front seats 61
Rear seats 66
Mirrors 68
Steering wheel adjustment 70
Interior fi ttings 71
Boot fi ttings (Saloon) 74
Boot fi ttings (SW) 75
Heating and Ventilation 80
Manual air conditioning 82
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 84
Quad-zone digital air conditioning 87
Rear screen demist - defrost 92
Programmable Heating/ Ventilation 93
Comfort
Star ting-switching off the engine 94
Electric parking brake 96
Manual parking brake 103
Manual gearbox 104
Gear shift indicator 105
Automatic gearbox 106
6 -speed electronic gear control gearbox 110
Stop & Start 114
Hill start assist 117
Head-up display 118
Speed limiter 121
Cruise control 123
Parking sensors 125
Parking space sensors 127
Driving
Lighting controls 129
Automatic illumination of headlamps 134
Headlamp adjustment 137
Directional lighting 138
Wiper controls 140
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 142
Cour tesy lamps 144
Interior mood lighting 145
Visibility

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Familiarisation
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state
of the corresponding function.

Switch panels


Opening the boot.

Opening the fuel filler flap.
52, 53


Massage.

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48


Alarm.
Programmable heating warning lamp.

58


93


Electric parking brake.

96



Star ting/stopping using the electronic
key.

94



Deactivation of Stop & Start.

115



Head-up display (on/off, settings).

118



Deactivation of parking sensors.

126



Parking space sensor.

127


Electric child lock.

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Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

160



Adaptive lighting.

135

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Familiarisation

9.
Fusebox.

10.
Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.

11.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

12 .
Steering lock and star ting with the key.

13.
Star ting using the electronic key.

14 .
Audio equipment steering wheel controls.

15.
Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.

16.
Central locking and hazard warning
buttons.

17.
Multifunction screen.

Instruments and controls



1.
Cruise control/speed limiter controls.

2.
Headlamp height adjustment.

3.
Lighting and direction indicator stalk

4.
Instrument panel.

5.
Driver's airbag.
Horn.

6.
Gear lever.

7.
12 V accessory socket
USB port /auxiliary socket.

8.
Bonnet release lever.
18.
Central adjustable air vents.

19.
Passenger's airbag.

20.
Side adjustable air vents.

21.
Glove box /Passenger's airbag deactivation.

22.
Electric parking brake.

23.
Central armrest with storage.

24.
Storage (according to version).

25.
Audio system.

26.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

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Instruments and controls









Indicator and warning
lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, switched off or has a
fault.

When the ignition is switched on

Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.


Associated warnings

The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes. Only by relating the
type of lighting to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascer tained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
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Instrument panel screen



With the vehicle stationar y
, use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).


- Rotation (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,

- Press: main menu, confirm the selection,

- Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in
the menu.




Main menu


Vehicle settings
Screen settings

Preheating/Preventilation


Driving position setting


Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake

Lighting

Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps

Settings





Language


Units

Fuel consumption
Te m p e r a t u r e

Colours


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Instruments and controls

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.




Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations








Left-hand
direction indicato

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flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.






Right-hand
direction indicator



flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.






Sidelamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.




Dipped beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.




Main beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.






Front foglamps


fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.





Rear foglamps


fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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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

* According to country.


CHECK (vehicle autotest)


Automatic CHECK

With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.

In the presence of a fault

A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.
You can start your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
associated warning lamps(s) remain on
accompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.


Manual CHECK

Pressing the "CHECK

"
button on the instrument
panel star ts the manual CHECK (vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time (with
the key in the ignition on position or with the engine
running), the aler ts present.
The passenger's airbag deactivated
warning lamp * remains on while the
airbag is deactivated.

With the engine running and the vehicle
moving, the instrument panel displays
the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault). If no "major" fault is found, you can start your
vehicle.


Lighting dimmer control

With the headlamps on, press button B
to
increase the brightness of the instruments and
controls and the interior mood lighting or button A

to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

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Warning triangle (stowing)

Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, put on your high
visibility vest.

The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:


- A
: length = 438
mm,

- B
: height = 56
mm,

- C
: width = 38
mm.
To use the triangle, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.


Saloon



)
Press the lug 1
and pull the assembly
towards you.



SW



)
Turn the knob 2
to remove the cover.

)
Hold the cover and the triangle so that they
do not fall.

The location for a folded triangle is in the inner
trim panel of the boot lid.

Placing the triangle in the road



)
Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.


Distance from your vehicle (in metres)




Road




Motorway




Day



Night



50 m
80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognised
values.
Use the triangle in line with local driving
regulations.

The triangle is available as an accessory,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.