2012 Peugeot 508 engine

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Access
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on
fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol(E10 0 t y p e).
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatiblewith biofuels which conform to current and future European standards (Diesel fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)available at the pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel
engines; however, this use is subject to strictapplication of the special ser vicing conditions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).

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Electric adjustments
Switch on the ignition or start the engine if the vehicle has gone into economy mode.1
.Adjustment of the seat cushion angleand 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 frontand rear of the control in order to raise or
lower the entire seat. 2.Adjustment of the backrest angle
Move the control forwards 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 ineconomy mode.To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
M
ove the control:)
Forwards 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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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 1or 2within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position
has been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position

I
gnition on or engine running
)
Briefly press button 1or 2
to recall thecorresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movement bypressing button M, 1 or 2
or by using one of theseat 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
th
e vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the seat moves back
automaticall
y and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat movesfor 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 angleadjustment
)To lower the head restraint, press the lug Aand, 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 remove the head restraint, press the two lugs Band 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 itfrom lowering; this is a safety device in case of impact. The adjustment is correct when theupper 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 andadjusted correctly.

Heated seats control

With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.) Use the adjustment dial to switch on andselect the level of heating required: 0
:
Off.1:
Low.2
:
Medium. 3
:
High.

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

Activation
)
Press this button.

The warning lamp comes on and the massagefunction is activated for a period of 1 hour. During this time, massage is performed incycles 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 thisbutton.

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Mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass providing the lateral rearward vision necessaryfor overtaking 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 or a qualified workshop.
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 Ato the central position.



Folding



- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the ke
y.

- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arearwards.


Unfolding



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

- Manual: with the i
gnition on, pull control Arearwards.

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


Switching on
)
With the engine running, engage reverse gear. )
Move control Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tiltsdownwards, in accordance with its
programming.


Switching off
)
Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or ) Return control Ato 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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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sunfor a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compar tment for a few minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.)To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation maycause misting of the windows and side windows.)Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.)Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep itin good working order. )Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compar tment filter. Thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compar tment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in anincrease in the vehicle's fuel consumption. When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improvestowing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under thevehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.)To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly.)If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.