2016 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
the wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
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e vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed:
Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)
Model with AUTO wiping
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,
single wipe (press down and
release),
automatic (press down and
release),
single wipe (pull the stalk
briefly towards you).
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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.
th

e function is activated or
deactivated via the instrument panel
screen configuration menu.
th

is function is activated by default.
Programming
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you for a few seconds. th e windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fixed period.
the

headlamp washers only operate when
the dipped beam headlamps are on and the
vehicle is moving.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
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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.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
th
is 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).
th

is 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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e 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.
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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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 P
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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
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.to m aintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F

A
ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition,
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
t
o p
ark the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. th ey carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
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ealer is able to provide. We draw your attention to the following
points:
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t
h
e fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not listed by
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may cause faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a P
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dealer for information on the range
of recommended accessories.
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A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for
the vehicle's electronic systems,
is reserved strictly for P
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dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special
diagnostic tool required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
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e manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
Automobiles P
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or
carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined
by the manufacturer would lead
to the suspension of the legal and
contractual warranties.Installation of accessory
radio communication
transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a
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dealer for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility
Directive


(2004/104/
eC
).
Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
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e fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
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may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a P
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dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
general safety recommendations
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Hazard warning lamps
Press the button, all of the direction indicators
start flashing.
th
ey 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.
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ey switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
us

e the horn moderately and only in
the circumstances allowed by the traffic
regulations in the country in which you
are driving.
emergency or
assistance call
this system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated P
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service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio equipment
and telematics" section.
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electronic stability control (eSC) incorporating
the following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (
eB

FD),
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em

ergency braking assistance (
eBA
),
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w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
electronic stability control (eS C)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
this system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
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e ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
th

e e
B
FD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
t
h
is is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
the ASR system (also known as tr action
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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Snow driving assistance
(Intelligent Traction Control)
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: Intelligent Traction Control.
th

is automatic system continuously checks
for situations of difficult sur face adhesion that
could make it difficult to move off or make
progress on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Control limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud…), it can be useful to temporarily
deactivate the wheel anti-slip regulation
system to allow a degree of wheel spin and so
recover grip.
It is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Snow tyres are strongly recommended on
sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution
(EBFD)
Operation
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
th

e fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP and ABS warning
lamps, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (
eB

FD).
the vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
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