2012 Peugeot 508 ESP

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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. 54, 55
Massa
ge.
6
8
50

Alarm.
Pro
grammable heating warning lamp.
6
1
96
Electric parking brake.
99
Starting/stopping using the electronic key.
97

Deactivation o
f Stop & Start.
118


Head-up display (on/off, settings).
12
1

Deactivation of parking sensors.
129

Parkin
g space sensor.
130
Electric child lock.
160
Deactivation o
f the DSC/ASR system.
166

Adaptive lighting.
138

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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 lampStateCauseAction/Observations
Left-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.



Sidelampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.


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


Rear foglampsfixed.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
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.

Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Passenger's airbag system fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passen
ger's
airbag warning lamps
display.The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the "ON"position to activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.
DSC/ASR (ESP)
fixed. The button (located on the foldingpanel at the bottom left of the
dashboard) has been pressed.Its indicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
The DSC/ASR s
ystem is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
After deactivation, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Instruments and controls
Warning or indicator lamp in the instrument panelStateCauseAction/Observations


Engine oilpressure
fixed. There is a fault with the enginelubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Batter y charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go o
ff when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Door(s) open

fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed
, associated
with a message
identifying the door,
and accompanied by
an audible signal if thespeed is above 6 mph(10 km/h).

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Access
Electric windows
1.Left hand front electric window switch.2.Right hand front electric windowswitch.3.Right hand rear electric window switch.4.Left hand rear electric window switch.5.Deactivating the rear electric window
switches, locking the rear doors (child lock).
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation(depending on version) To open or close the window, press or pull
switch fully: the window opens or closescompletely when the switch is released. Pressing the switch again stops the movementof the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute after
the key has been removed from the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not o
perate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.

Safety anti-pinch

When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event o
f unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediatel
y until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one secondafter the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.


Deactivating the rear window controls

For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
Th
e interior controls for the rear doors arealso deactivated.
When the button is pressed down, the
warning lamp is on, the switches are deactivated. When the button is raised, theswitches are active, the warning lamp is off.

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Comfort
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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Comfort
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 thecontrol 1 , is no longer visible,)refit the head restraints or put them back in place.
)Move the corresponding front seat
forwards if necessar
y, )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 1forwards to release the
seat backrest 2
then fold it forwards.
When returning the rear seat back to its originalposition, 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 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.