2016 Peugeot 508 Hybrid lights

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping fixed.
th

e wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
to d

eactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
the control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"

position.
the

passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat on this seat.Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a rear ward facing child
seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on).
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into S
tO

P mode.
th
e warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in S
tA

R
t
mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. S
tO

P mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
S
tA

R
t

mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Instruments

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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
the "ECO" indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
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w

ith a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary
with the e-
tH

P 165 version, when you put
the gear lever into neutral and release the
clutch pedal,
-

w

ith an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or you put the gear selector in position N .
If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
S
tO

P mode during a journey. It rests itself to
zero every time the ignition is switched on with
t h e key. Never refuel with the engine in
S
tO

P mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the key. For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, S
tO

P mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
S
tO

P mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
th

e Stop & Start

system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - S
tO

P mode -
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, or other...).
t
h

e engine restarts
automatically

-

StA
Rt
mode - as soon as
you want to move off.
th
e restart takes place
instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Driving

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Hybrid4 system
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The electronic power super visor (4) manages the operation of the two power units, HDi Diesel and electric, giving priority to low fuel consumption.
The alternator-star ter motor (5) assures the Stop & Star t function, which allows the HDi Diesel engine to be put into standby when the vehicle is at a standstill (traffic lights, a stop, or in a traffic jam...) or during phases of running in 100% electric mode.
The stopping and restarting of the HDi Diesel engine is done automatically and instantly without any action on the part of the driver. This alternator-starter motor also provides additional charging of the high-voltage battery by the HDi Diesel engine, if this not sufficiently charged, or in 4WD mode for example.
Compared to a manual gearbox, the ETG6 electronic gearbox (6) provides, in automatic mode, significant savings in fuel consumption, through the electronic management of gear changes.
The mode selector (8) allows selection of the four operating modes offered by the HYbrid4 system: - AUTO mode, which optimises fuel consumption by automatically managing the alternate or simultaneous use of the two motors, - ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode, which provides 100% electric drive, when the driving conditions and the state of charge of the battery permit, - SPORT mode, which provides more dynamic driving with additional per formance, - 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) mode, which improves traction at low speed when grip is poor (snow, mud, sand...).

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Hybrid4 system
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Never leave children alone inside the vehicle when the HYbrid4 system is active.
The RE ADY can come on after a RE ADY can come on after a RE ADYfew seconds if the HYbrid4 system is activated after going into energy economy mode.
Starting - switching off the HYbrid4 system
Starting the HYbrid4 system
Activation of the HYbrid4 system
In wintry conditions with the engine cold, the Diesel pre-heating warning lamp can stay on for a few seconds; wait until it goes off before releasing the brake pedal.
In the event of non-activation of the HYbrid4 system:  If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move the gear selector to position A then to position N .  If the " Foot on the brake " is displayed, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
 Place the gear selector at position N .  Insert the electronic key in the reader. or  With Keyless Entry and Starting, simply having the electronic key inside the vehicle is sufficient. or  Insert the remote control key into the ignition switch and turn it towards the dashboard to position 2 (ignition on).
 Press the brake pedal firmly. Make a single short press (about one second) on the " START/STOP " button. or  Turn the remote control key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting).  Maintain pressure on the brake pedal until the RE ADY lamp comes on, signalling RE ADY lamp comes on, signalling RE ADY
activation of the HYbrid4 system, confirmed by an audible signal.
On activation of the HYbrid4 system, the instrument panel lights up, the power indicator needle is placed at position " 0 ". The steering column automatically unlocks (perceptible noise and movement of the steering column). Depending on certain parameters, such as the state of charge of the high voltage battery or the ambient temperature, the HYbrid4 system itself determines whether it is necessary to
start the HDi Diesel engine. The mode selector is at the AUTO position.

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Frequently asked questions
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Reducing consumption / Fuel
QuestionAnswer
How can I optimise my fuel consumption? Give preference to AUTO mode as it selects in the best way the "driving energy source" to use in order to reduce fuel consumption. You should also adapt your driving style to the characteristics of hybrid vehicles to get the best
out of it, for example by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal rather than braking and by anticipating decelerations which allows the recovery of "free" energy for charging the battery (entering a built-up area, stop at traffic lights, stop at halt signs, ...).
Why do I not manage to reduce my fuel consumption even though I often drive in ZEV(Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode?
It is not ZEV mode but AUTO mode that is the most appropriate for reducing fuel consumption, as it selects the best "driving energy source". ZEV mode (100% electric running) can reduce fuel consumption in some cases. However, recharging the traction battery has an energy cost. This is why we recommend using AUTO mode more often.
Why does the fuel consumption histogram sometimes display consumption of 28 mpg (10 litres/100 km) in town?
In traffic jams, the fuel consumption graph may temporarily display high values but, as the distance covered is low, this has very little impact on the average fuel consumption. In urban driving, your HYbrid4 will remain more efficient in terms of fuel consumption compared to a conventional vehicle.
Why is my battery rarely fully charged? A partly charged battery is normal operation (4 to 5 bars on average in AUTO m o d e). This allows some capacity to be left free for the recovery of energy when decelerating.
Why are there so many fuel alert messages when starting to use the reserve? To encourage you to refuel as soon as possible and to avoid loosing the possibility of all electric running.