2016 Peugeot 508 fuel consumption

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Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm,
ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air
conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
eco-driving
eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. th ese
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions and also help to reduce the background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
th

e gear shift indicator invites you to engage the most suitable gear:
as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this
indicator appears only in manual mode.
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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). u
s
e a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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efore a long journey,
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t each change of season,
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fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3
000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Instrument panel screen
With the vehicle stationary, use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).
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Press: Main menu , confirm the selection,
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otate (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,
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otate (in a menu): move up or down in the
menu.
Main menu*
Vehicle parameters Screen settings
Preheating / Preventilation
Driving position setting
Access to the vehicle
unl

ocking boot only
Driving assistance Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Parking brake automatic
Lighting Welcome lighting
Follow-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps Parameters Choice of color schemes
Choice of language
Choice of units
Fuel consumption
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Instrument panel
System which provides current information
concerning the trip (range, fuel consumption…).
tr i p c o m p u t e r
Display of information in
the instrument panel
F Press the steering mounted control to
display the various trip computer tabs in
succession. -
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h
e current information tab with:
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he range,
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he current fuel consumption,
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he Stop & Start time counter.
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e trip "1"
tab with:
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he average speed,
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or the first trip,
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he average fuel consumption,
● t he distance travelled.
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e trip "2" tab with:
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he average speed,
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or the second trip,
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he average fuel consumption,
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he distance travelled.
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r on the end of the wiper stalk.
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tr i p c o m p u t e r
the information is accessible in the "Driving" menu.
Permanent display:
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ect the " Driving" menu.
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e trip computer information is displayed in
the primary page of the menu.
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ress one of the buttons to display the
desired tab.
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mporary display in a new window:
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P

ress the end of the wiper control stalk for
access to the information and display the
different tabs.
th

e current instantaneous fuel
consumption tab with:
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he range,
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he current fuel consumption,
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he Stop & Start time counter.
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e trip "1" tab with:
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he distance travelled.
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he average fuel consumption,
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he average speed,
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or the first trip.
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e trip "2" tab with:
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he distance travelled.
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he average fuel consumption,
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he average speed,
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or the second trip.
Trip reset
F When the desired trip is displayed, press the reset button or on the end of the wiper
control stalk.
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r i p s "1" and "2" are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1" can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2" for monthly figures.
Touch screen
System which provides current information concerning the trip (range, fuel consumption…).
Display of information in the touch screen
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If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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is function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h).
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is value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.
Trip computer, a few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)th is indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank
in relation to the average fuel
consumption over the last few
miles (kilometres) travelled.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)th is is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)th is is the average fuel
consumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)th is is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero
reset
(ignition on).
Stop & Start time
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with
Stop
& Start, a time counter
calculates the time spent in
S
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P mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with
t h e


key.
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"Settings" menu
the functions available through this menu are detailed in the table below.Button Corresponding function Comments
Audio settings Adjustment of volume, balance...
Color schemes Choice of color scheme.
Turn off screen
tu

rn off the display in the the touch screen (black screen). Pressing the black screen or one
of the menu buttons restores the display.
System Settings Choice of units:
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emperature (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
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istance and fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
Time/Date Setting the date and time.
Languages Choice of language used: French,
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glish, Italian, Spanish, g
e
rman, Dutch, Portuguese,
Polish,
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u
rkish, Russian.
Screen settings Adjustment of the display settings (scrolling of text, animations...)
Calculator Display the calculator.
Calendar Display the calendar.
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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
the air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:
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f the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
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lace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.
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btain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles,
the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.
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n normal conditions, use the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side
windows.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.
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sure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks"
section).
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e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. t
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anks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the
purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits).
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h
e air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. t
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is results in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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hen towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine
power and so improves towing capacity.
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ondensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
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o e
nsure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly.
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f the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Ease of use and comfort