2014 Peugeot 508 USB port

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some fi les supplied with the memory stick may greatly slow down access to reading the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the catalogue time\
). Delete the fi les supplied with the memory stick and limit the number of sub-folders in the fi le structure on the memory stick.
When I connect my iPhone as telephone and to the USB port at the same time, I am unable to play the music fi les.
When the iPhone connects automatically as a telephone, it forces the streaming function. The streaming function takes the place of the USB function which is then not useable, there is a period without sound of t\
he track being played with Apple ® players. ® players. ®
Disconnect and reconnect to the USB port (the USB function takes priority over streaming).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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RDS, if displayed, enables you to continue listening to the same station by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However, in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be assured throughout the country as radio stations do not cover 100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of reception of the station during a journey.
AUDIO
RDS
RECEIVING TA MESSAGES
The TA (Traffi c Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert messages. To operate, this function needs good reception of a radio station transmitting this type of message. When a traffi c report is transmitted, the current audio source (Radio, CD, USB, ...) is interrupted automatically to play the TA message. Normal playback of the audio source resumes at the end of the transmission of the message.
Press TA INFO to activate or deactivate the reception of traffi c messages.
When the radio is displayed on the screen, press OK to display the contextual menu.
Select " RDS " and confi rm to save.
" RDS " is displayed in the screen.

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04AUDIO
CD, USB
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
On a single disc, the CD player can read up to 255 MP3 fi les spread over 8 directory levels. However, it is recommended that this be kept to 2 levels so as to limit the time taken to access and play the CD.
During play, the folder structure is not observed.
In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording it is preferable to select standards ISO 9660 level 1.2 or Joliet.
If the disc is recorded in another format, it may not be played correctl\
y.
It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum) for optimum sound quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is recommended.
Do not connect a hard disk or USB device other than audio players to the USB port. This may cause damage to your installation.
The audio system will only play fi les with extension ".mp3" or ".wma" and a compression rate that is constant or variable between 32 Kbps and 320 Kbps.
It is advisable to restrict fi le names to 20 characters without using special characters (e.g. " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing or displayin\
g problems.
The playlists accepted are types .m3u and .pls.
The number of fi les is limited to 5 000 in 500 directories on a maximum of 8 levels.

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CD, USB
AUDIO
PLAYING A COMPILATION
Insert an MP3 compilation in the CD player or connect a memory stick to the USB port, directly or via an extension lead.
The system creates playlists (temporary memory) the creation time for which can take from a few seconds to several minutes.
The playlists are updated every time the ignition is switched off or a USB memory stick is connected.
Play starts automatically after a period which depends on the capacity of the USB memory stick.
At a fi rst connection, the order suggested is by folder. When connecting again, the order previously chosen is retained.
To play a disc or memory stick which has already been inserted, press SOURCE or SRC several times in succession and select " CD " or " USB ".
Press one of the buttons to select the next or previous track.
Press one of the buttons to select the next or previous folder in the order chosen.
Press and hold one of the buttons for fast forwards or backwards.
Press LIST to display the menu of folders in the compilation.

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04AUDIO
APPLE ® PLAYERS or
PORTABLE PLAYER
Management of the device is via the audio system controls.
The audio fi les on a Mass Storage portable player * can be heard through the vehicle's speakers by connecting it to the USB port (cable not supplied).
If the portable player is not recognised by the USB port, connect it to the auxiliary Jack socket.
The Apple ® player must be updated regularly for the best ® player must be updated regularly for the best ®
connection.
The playlists are those defi ned in the Apple ® player. ® player. ®
The Apple ® player must be generation 5 or later. ® player must be generation 5 or later. ®
* Check your player's manual.

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04AUDIO
AUXILIARY SOCKET (AUX)
AUXILIARY JACK SOCKET
Do not connect a device to the USB port and to the auxiliary Jack socket at the same time.
The auxiliary Jack socket permits the connection of a portable non-mass storage device or an Apple ® player if not recognised ® player if not recognised ®
by the USB port.
Connect the portable device to the auxiliary Jack socket using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Press the SOURCE or SRC button several times in succession and select " AUX ".
First adjust the volume on your portable device.
Then adjust the volume of the audio system.
The display and management of controls is on the portable device.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 ® player is ®
not recognised when connecting to the USB port.
The Apple ® player is of a generation that is not compatible with the USB. ® player is of a generation that is not compatible with the USB. ® Connect the Apple ® player to the AUX Jack socket ® player to the AUX Jack socket ®
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
The hard disk or device is not recognised when connecting to the USB port.
Some hard disks and devices need a power supply 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 streaming, 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 are played.
In "Random all" play, the system can only take into account up to 999 tracks.
With the engine off, the audio system switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio system operating time depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio system switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is t\
oo high, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal protection mode \
leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the C\
D.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to allow the system to cool.

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Alphabetical index
Levels and checks ................................221-227Lighting bulbs (replacement) ......................192, 197, 198, 20 0Lighting control stalk .............................13 6, 14 0Lighting, guide-me home ......................140, 141Lighting, interior ....................................Lighting, interior ....................................Lighting, interior151, 152Lighting on reminder .....................................Lighting on reminder .....................................Lighting on reminder13 8Loading ...................................................20, 214Load reduction mode ....................................207Load space cover ............................................Load space cover ............................................Load space cover82Locating your vehicle ......................................49Long objects, transporting ..............................79Luggage retaining strap ............................80, 81
Main beam .............................136, 192-19 4, 19 6Maintenance ...................................................20Map reading lamps .......................................151Markings, identification .................................247Massage function ...........................................71Mat ..................................................................78Menu, main ...................................................310Mini fuel level ..................................................64Mirror, rear view ..............................................76Mirrors, door..............................................74 , 75Motorised boot ..........................................58, 59Motorway function (direction indicators) ...................................165Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................160MP3 CD .................................................315, 316Music media players .....................................290
Navigation .............................................259, 260Number plate lamps ......................................200
Oil change .....................................................225Oil consumption ............................................225Oil filter ..........................................................Oil filter ..........................................................Oil filter228Oil level....................................................3 7, 2 2 5Opening the boot ................................43, 46, 57Opening the doors ..........................................43Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............63Operation indicator lamps ............23, 25, 27, 29
Paint colour code ..........................................247Panoramic glass sunroof ................................Panoramic glass sunroof ................................Panoramic glass sunroof63Parking brake ................................10 6, 110, 229Parking brake, electric ..................................103Parking lamps ...............................................140Parking sensors, front ...................................13 3Parking sensors, rear....................................132Parking space sensor ..................................13 4Particle emission filter ..........................Particle emission filter ..........................Particle emission filter227, 228Passenger compartment filter ......................Passenger compartment filter ......................Passenger compartment filter228PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTANCE ..........250PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6) .........253PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS .........................250Player, CD MP3 .....................................315, 316Port, USB ................................................79, 317Priming the fuel system ................................219Programmable heating (Webasto)..................99Protecting children ................153, 154, 157, 160 -162, 175Puncture ........................................................179
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Radio .............................................287, 288, 311Range, AdBlue ..............................................231Rear foglamp.........................................197, 198Rear screen (demisting) ..................................98Recharging the battery .................................205Reduction of electrical load ..........................207Refilling AdBlue.............................230, 232-234Regeneration of the particle emissions filter ............................................emissions filter ............................................emissions filter228Reinitialising the remote control .....................................................5 0 , 51Remote control ..............................43 - 45, 47, 52Removable screen (snow shield) ...............................................212Removing a wheel ........................................188Removing the mat ...........................................78Repair kit, puncture .......................................179Replacing bulbs ....................192, 197, 198, 20 0Replacing fuses ............................................201Replacing the air filter ...................................Replacing the air filter ...................................Replacing the air filter228Replacing the oil filter ...................................Replacing the oil filter ...................................Replacing the oil filter228Replacing the passenger compartment filter ......................................compartment filter ......................................compartment filter228Replacing wiper blades.........................150, 20 9Resetting the service indicator .......................Resetting the service indicator .......................Resetting the service indicator36Reversing lamp .....................................197, 198Roof bars .......................................................214Roof blind ........................................................63Routine checks ....................................228, 229Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..................219, 220
Safety for children .........................................16 4Screen, colour and mapping ..............................................2 5 7, 2 9 8Screen, instrument panel ..........................23, 38Screen menu map ................................298, 330Screen, monochrome ...........................310, 33 0
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