2012 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION

There is a difference in sound quality between
the different audiosources (radio, CD...).
For optimum sound qualit
y, the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble,
Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sources,
which may result in audible differences when changing source (radio,CD...).
Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is advisable to set
the AUDIO functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear Fader, Left-Right Balance) to the middle position, select the musical ambience "None" and set theloudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
When chan
ging the settings for treble and
bass, the ambience
setting is deselected.

When changing the
ambience setting, treble and bass are reset to zero.
Choosing an ambience imposes settings for treble and bass. Modifyingone without the other is not possible. Modify the treble and bass settings or the
ambience setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
When chan
ging the balance setting, distribution is deselected.Choosin
g a distribution setting imposes a balance setting. Modifying one
without the other is not possible. Modify the balance setting or the distribution setting to obtain the desired sound quality. The
following tables contain answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 MHz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used b
y the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment
(hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been dama
ged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
Th
e traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c
information.Th
e radio station does not broadcast traffi c information. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c
information.

The stored stations arenot found (no sound, 87.5 MHz is displayed...).
An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND button to return to the wavebandon which the stations are stored.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The CD is ejected
automatically or is not played by the player. The CD is inserted upside down, is unpla
yable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The
CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.
- Check that the CD is inserted in the pla
yer the
right way up.

-
Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
be played if it is too damaged.

-
Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.

- The audio equipment's CD pla
yer does not
play DVDs.

-
Due to their quality level, certain writeableCDs will not be played by the audio system.
The CD pla
yer sound ispoor.The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions.
The audio settin
gs (bass, treble, ambience) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selectingan ambience.
Th
e Bluetooth connection
is cut. The battery of the peripheral may not be suffi ciently charged. Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.
The messa
ge "USB device error" is displayedon the screen.The USB memor
y stick is not recognised.
The memory stick may be corrupt. Reformat the memor
y stick (FAT 3 2).

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
A telephone connects
automatically, disconnecting another
telephone.
Automatic connection overrides manual connection. Modify the telephone settings to remove automatic connection.

The Apple ®
player is ®
not recognised when connecting to the USB port.
The Apple ®player is of a generation that is not compatible with the USB. Connect the Apple ®player to the AUX Jack socket using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Th
e hard disk or deviceis not recognised whenconnecting to the USBport. Some hard disks and devices need a power suppl
y greater than is
provided by the audio system. Connect the device to the 230 V socket, the 12 V socket or an external power supply.
Caution
:
ensure that the device does not transmit
a voltage greater than 5 V (risk of destruction of
the system).
When streamin
g, the sound cuts momentarily. Some telephones prioritise connection of the "hands-free" profi le. Delete the "hands-free" connection profi le to
improve streaming.

In "Random all" play,not all of the tracks areplayed.In "Random all" pla
y, the system can only take into account up to 999
tracks.
With the en
gine off, the
audio system switches off after a few minutes of use. When the en
gine is switched off, the audio system operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio s
ystem switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.

The message "the audio system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal protection mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.

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Alphabetical index
Accessories ..................................................210Accessories socket, 12 volt............................74Adjusting headlamps .................................... 140Adjusting head restraints..........................64, 67Adjusting seat belt height..............................168Adjusting the steering wheel...........................73Airbags............................................................32Airbags, cur tain .....................................172, 173Airbags, front.........................................170, 173Airbags, lateral ......................................172, 173Air conditioning.......................20, 84, 85, 87, 90Air conditioning, digital ........................84,87,95Air conditioning, manual...........................84,85Air conditioning, quad-zone...............84,90,95Air filter..........................................................r221Air flow......................................................20, 83Air vents ..........................................................83Alarm ...............................................................50Anti-theft..........................................................98Armrest ............................................................74Armrest, rear...................................................r75Assistance call......................................162, 236Audible warning............................................162Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........280, 306,308Audio system (radio).....................................293Automatic illumination of headlamps ....133,137Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps ..........................................................161Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ................................................. 143, 145Auxiliary socket...............................76, 281,305
Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................263, 307Bluetooth (telephone)............................263, 307Boot...........................................................54-56
Boot (unlocking)..............................................43Brake discs....................................................222Brake lamps..........................................192, 193Brake pads....................................................222Brakes ...........................................................222
Capacity, fuel tank..........................................61CD.........................................................277, 300CD MP3 .........................................277, 301,302Central locking................................................44Changing a bulb.....................................187-195Changing a fuse....................................196-199Changing a wheel.................................180-186Changing a wiper blade........................146,204Changing the date.................................283, 316Changing the remote control battery ..............48Changing the time.................................283, 316Checking levels .....................................218-220Checking the engine oil level..........................37Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)..............................................179Checks..................................................214-222Children..................................149 -160, 169, 171Child seats............................................149-159Child seats, conventional ......................152,153Closing the boot..............................................54Closing the doors ............................................44Connectors, audio ..................76, 281,303,305Coolant level...........................................33, 219Coolant temperature indicator........................r33Courtesy lamps.............................................147Cruise control........................................123,126Cup holder.......................................................r74
Eco-driving.....................................................20Economy mode.............................................203Electronic engine immobiliser...................r49,98Electronic key............................................41- 48Electronic stability control (ESC)..................164Emergency boot release .................................57Emergency call.....................................162, 236Emergency warning lamps .....................80,161Energy economy mode.................................203Engine, Diesel..........63, 214, 216, 217,226-228Engine, petrol..................................63, 215, 223Engine compartment..............................215-217Engine compar tment fusebox.......................199Engine oil level indicator.........................r37,218Engines .........................................223,226-228Environment .......................20, 48, 84, 202, 220ESC/ASR....................................................... 164
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Dashboard fusebox .......................................197Date (setting).........................................283, 316Daytime running lamps .........135,187, 189, 191Deactivating ESP..........................................166Deactivating the passenger airbag...............171Deadlocking....................................................45Defrosting........................................................95Diesel additive level......................................220Diesel preheat warning lamp..........................25Dimensions...................................................232Dipped beam ..................................132,187-189Dipstick....................................................37,218Directional lighting................................141, 142Direction indicators........136, 161, 187, 191-193Driving economically.......................................20Driving positions (storing)...............................66Dynamic emergency braking........................102
Dynamic stability control (DSC) ..............30, 166
Battery...................................................200, 221Battery, charging...........................................200Battery, remote control..............................47-49Blind................................................................58
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Alphabetical index
G.P.S.............................................................245Gearbox, automatic..............................109, 222Gearbox, electronic gear control ..........................................113, 117, 222Gearbox, manual ...................107,108, 117, 222Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................109Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox...........................................113Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................107Gear shift indicator........................................108Guidance.......................................................245Guide-me-home....................................13 6, 137
Halogen headlamps..............................187,188Hands-free kit........................................263,307Hazard warning lamps............................80,161
Identification plates .......................................233Indicator lamps, status ..............................23-32Indicators, direction......................................161Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............................................179Inflating tyres..........................................20, 233
Inputs for audio system...................76, 281, 305Instrument panel.............................................22Instrument panel screen.........................23,108Intelligent Traction Control ............................165Interior fittings .................................................74Interior mood lighting....................................148ISOFIX child seats .................................156-158ISOFIX mountings.........................................156
Labels, identification .....................................233Lamps, warning and indicator...................r23-32Level, brake fluid ...........................................218Level, headlamp wash..........................144, 219Level, power steering fluid............................218Levels and checks.................................215-222Lighting, guide-me home......................136, 137Lighting, interior....................................r147,148Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...........................................187-195Lighting control stalk.............................132, 136Lighting on reminder.....................................r135Loading....................................................20,209Load reduction mode....................................202Load space cover............................................r79Locating your vehicle......................................46Long objects, transpor ting..............................76Low fuel level..................................................61Luggage retaining strap ............................77,78
Keeping children safe............149 -160, 169, 171Key.............................................................41-49Key, electronic.........................41, 42,44, 47, 97Keyless Entry and Star ting ...........41, 42,49,97Key with remote control..................................41
Main beam.............................132,187-189, 191Maintenance....................................................20Manual gearbox............................................107Map reading lamps.......................................147Markings, identification .................................233Massage function ...........................................68Mat ..................................................................75
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Filling with fuel..........................................61, 63Fitting a wheel ...............................................185Fitting roof bars .............................................209Fittings, boot.............................................77,78Flashing indicators................................136,161Foglamps..............................13 4, 187, 19 0, 192
Foglamps, front.............................134,187, 190Foglamps, rear......................................r134, 192
Folding the rear seats .....................................69Front seats ................................................64-66Fuel............................................................20, 63Fuel consumption ............................................20Fuel filler cap...................................................61Fuel filler flap...................................................61Fuel gauge......................................................61Fuel tank..........................................................61Fuses.............................................................196
Head-up display ............................121,124, 126Headlamp adjustment...................................140Headlamps, directional .........................141,187Headlamp wash............................................144Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r219Head restraints, front......................................67Head restraints, rear.......................................r69Heated seats .............................................64, 67Heating.............................20, 85, 87, 90, 93, 96Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel..............................................73High load retaining net ....................................81Hill start assist...............................................120
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Jack.......................................................180,181JACK socket....................................76, 281, 305JBL (audio system)....................................7,237
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Menu, main...................................................296Mirror, rear view..............................................73Mirrors, door..............................................r71,72Motorised boot ..........................................55, 56Motorway function (direction indicators).......161Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................156MP3 CD .........................................277, 301, 302Music media players.....................................276
Navigation.....................................................245Number plate lamps......................................195
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)...........................................................239PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................236Player, CD MP3 .............................227,301, 302Port, USB................................................76, 303Priming the fuel system ................................214Programmable heating(Webasto).....................................................96Protecting children.................149 -160, 169, 171Puncture........................................................174
Radio.....................................................273, 297Rear foglamp.................................13 4, 192, 193Rear screen (demisting)..................................95Recharging the battery .................................201Reduction of electrical load ..........................202Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r221Reinitialising the remote control...............47, 48Remote control...........................................41-49Removing a wheel........................................183Removing the mat ...........................................75Repair kit, puncture.......................................174Replacing bulbs .....................................187-195Replacing fuses ....................................196-199Replacing the air filter...................................r221Replacing the oil filter...................................r221Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r221Replacing wiper blades.........................146, 204Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp .....................................192, 193Roof bars .......................................................209Roof blind ........................................................60Routine checks.....................................221,222Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................214
Safety for children ..................149-160, 169, 171Screen, colour and
mapping ..............................................243, 284Screen, instrument panel..........................23,38Screen, monochrome...........................296,317Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...............................296Screen-wash reservoir..................................219Screen menu map .................................284,317Screenwash, front .........................................144Screenwash fluid level .......................... 144, 219Seat adjustment ........................................64,65Seat belts...............................................167-169Seats, rear.......................................................r69Serial number, vehicle..................................233Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing .........................................................20Setting the clock ...................................283, 316Shor t-cut menus ...........................................244Sidelamps ..............132, 136, 187,189, 191-193Side repeater................................................. 191Ski flap............................................................76Spare wheel...........................................180-182Speed limiter.........................................r123,124Spotlamps, side....................................139, 191Starting the vehicle .........................97, 109,113Steering mounted controls,audio...................................................242, 295Stopping the vehicle.......................97, 109,113Stop & Start..................................40,61, 88, 91, 95,117,200,213, 221Storage..........................................74,75,77,78Storage wells.............................................77,78Storing driving positions.................................66Stowing rings ............................................77,78Sunroof............................................................f58Synchronising the remote control.............47,48Synthesiser, voice.........................................257System, navigation ........................................245
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Oil filter..........................................................r221Oil level ....................................................37,218Opening the boot ................................ 41, 43,54Opening the doors .......................................... 41Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............60Operation indicator lamps.........................23-32
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Paint colour code ..........................................233Panoramic glass sunroof................................f60Parking brake.................................99, 106, 222Parking brake, electric............................99, 222Parking lamps...............................................136Parking sensors, front...................................129Parking sensors, rear....................................r128Parking space sensor ..................................130Particle emission filter..........................r220, 221Passenger compartment filter......................r221PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE..........236
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