2014 Peugeot 508 ignition

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Visibility
When the dipped or main beam headlamps are on, this function enables the light beams to provide improved lighting of the side of the road when cornering. The use of this function, associated with the xenon headlamps only, considerably improves the quality of your lighting when cornering.
Main directional lighting
with directional lighting
without directional lighting
Programming
Operating fault
The function is activated or deactivated via the configuration menu (in the instrument panel screen).
When stationary or moving at very low speed or when reverse gear is engaged, the function is inactive. The status of the function remains in the memory when the ignition is switched off.
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the instrument panel screen configuration menu.
Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or deactivated via the instrument panel screen configuration menu. This function is activated by default.
Programming
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period. The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped beam headlamps are on .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Screenwash/headlamp wash level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, when the fluid reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is refilled. Next time you stop, refill the screenwash / headlamp wash reservoir.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards. This warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Briefly push the control stalk downwards again, or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2). This warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if the ignition has been off for more than one minute.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen wiper blades. It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of w e a r.
 Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute after switching off the ignition places the blades vertically on the screen.  To park the blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Visibility
1. Front courtesy lamp2. Front map reading lamp s3. Rear map reading lamps4. Interior mood LEDs
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:
Front courtesy lamps
Take care to avoid leaving anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies according to the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when opening a door, - when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch. When the front courtesy lamp is on "permanent lighting", the rear map reading lamp comes on as well, unless it is "permanently off ".
From the front, you can deactivate the rear map reading lamps so as to not disturb sleeping rear passengers, for example. However, the rear passengers can force the illumination of a lamp.

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Child safety

Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows.
Switching on
 With the ignition on, press this button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on, accompanied by a message to confirm that the child lock is on. This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock is switched off. It is still possible to open the doors from the outside and operate the rear electric windows from the driver's control panel.
Switching off
 With the ignition on, press this button again. The indicator lamp in the button goes off, accompanied by a message to confirm that the child lock is off. This indicator lamp remains off while the child lock is switched off.
Any other status of the indicator lamp indicates a fault with the electric child lock. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no circumstances does it take the place of the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock each time you switch on the ignition. Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time. In the event of a serious impact, the
electric child lock is switched off automatically to permit the exit of the rear passengers.

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Direction indicators
 Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.  Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the
direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).
Hazard warning lamps
Press the button, the direction indicators flash. They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the rate of deceleration, as well as when the ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an impact, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically. They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.  You can also switch them off by pressing the button.

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Safety
Activation
This system is activated automatically each time the vehicle is started. It comes into operation in the event of a problem of grip.
This is indicated by flashing of this warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn freely and regain grip.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, this indicates a fault with the system.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 12 mph (20 km/h).  Press the "AS R O FF " button again to reactivate it manually.
 Press the "AS R O FF " button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on and the following message appears in the instrument panel screen "ASR deactivated" * : the ASR system no longer acts on the operation of the engine.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.
* Depending on version.