2018 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Rear seats
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F
f
irst tilt the corresponding backrest,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
When a seat is not occupied, the head restraint
must be in the low position to improve rear visibility:
F press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
When there is a passenger in the rear, the head
restraint must be in the high position to improve
comfort and safety:
F
r

aise the head restraint up to the desired notch.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in the
high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests
Folding or unfolding the seat backrests must
only be done with the vehicle stationary.
First steps:
F

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ower the head restraints of the backrests,
or even remove them when carrying heavy
loads,
F

i

f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

f

old away the rear armrest,
F

c
heck that nothing and no one might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F

c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying flat
correctly on the backrests. When the backrest is released, the red
indicator in the release grip is visible.
From the passenger
compartment
To refit a head restraint:
F i
nsert the head restraint rods into the guides in
the corresponding seat backrest,
F
p

ush the head restraint down as far as it will go,
F
p

ress the lug A to free the head restraint and
push it down.
F Press the backrest release grip 1 .
F
G
uide backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
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From the boot (SW)
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
F

P
ull lever 2 towards you to unlock the
backrest.
Backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking
or an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
for ward – risk of severe injury!
i-Cockpit® Amplify
function
This function allows the driving ambiences to
be managed.
Specific system settings are offered for each
ambience.
These ambiences can be customised in the
touch screen.
Content of an ambienceF Put the backrest 3 in the upright position and push it firmly to latch it home.
F

C
heck that the red indicator in the release
grip 1 is no longer visible.
F

E
nsure that the backrest is securely locked
by pulling it upwards.
F

E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre. An ambience is defined by the settings for each
of the following systems:
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t

he passenger compartment
ambient lighting,
(activation/deactivation and
brightness adjustment, choice of
colour).
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t
he audio ambience,
(choice of predetermined settings for
the audio system equaliser).
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ultipoint massage,
(for each of the driver and passenger
seats: activation/deactivation, choice
of massage type and its intensity)
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riving modes,
(ECO, Comfort, Normal or Sport).
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Access to the i-Cockpit®
Amplify function's home
page
Direct access via this button
Access via the Applications menu
F
Sel
ect "i-Cockpit® Amplify ".
Activating an ambience
From the home page:
F
Sel ect an ambience: " Relax" or "Boost ".
Depending on the settings made for the
ambience, the systems are activated
immediately.
Deactivating an ambience
From the home page:
F P ress " Deactivate ambience ".
or
F

Sel
ect another ambience.
The ambience is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched off.
Personalising an ambience
From the home page:
F S elect an ambience to activate it. It is possible to temporarily modify an
ambience at any time, by modifying the
settings for one or more of the systems
managed in the ambience, without going
via the i- Cockpit® Amplify function.
For example, you can deactivate or modify
the intensity of the current massage by
pressing the massage activation button
on your seat or activate/deactivate
the ambient lighting in the passenger
compartment from the Driving/Vehicle

menu.
In this case, the new settings will not be
saved as part of the current ambience.
F
P
ress "
Settings " to display the settings
page for the ambience.
F
S
elect a system for which you wish to
modify the settings.
F
A
fter making the modifications, press any
area of the screen outside the system
settings window to return to the ambience
settings page.
F
A
fter making all of the desired modifications
to settings, press " Save settings".
The modifications are taken into account
immediately.
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Controls
Depending on your vehicle, the controls are
accessible in the " Air conditioning" menu of
the touch screen or are grouped together on
the control panel of the centre console.
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Air distribution
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3. Side adjustable air vents. 4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
7. Adjustable air vents.
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen,
the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets
and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice
a month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a
steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases
the available engine power and so
improves the towing ability.
F

F

or the side vents; place the slider in the
central position, then move it sideways
towards the door.
F

F

or the central vents; place the slider in
the central position, then move it sideways
towards you.
Closing the vents
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If after an extended stop in sunshine, the
interior temperature is very high, first air
the passenger compartment for a few
moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F
E

nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, 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).
F
T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly
as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record. Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t
,
refer to the corresponding section.
ECO driving mode
Selection of this mode optimises fuel
consumption, but limits the performance
of the heating and air conditioning, without
however deactivating them.
Automatic dual-zone air
conditioning
Press the Air conditioning menu
button to display the system controls
page.
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.1.
Temperature adjustment.
2. Air flow adjustment.
3. Air distribution adjustment.
4. Air conditioning on/off.
5. Automatic comfort programme on/off.
6. Maximum A /C.
7. Access to the secondary page.
8. Mono-zone/Dual-zone.
9. Selection of adjustment for the automatic
comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).
10. "AQS” (Air Quality System) function
(depending on version).
11. Passenger compartment pre-conditioning
(depending on version).
12 . Automatic visibility programme.
13. Recirculation of interior air.
14 . System of f.
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Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each
choose their own temperature setting.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
F
P
ress one of the buttons 1 to increase or
decrease the value.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
Automatic comfort
programme
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way according to
the comfort level you have selected.
It is possible to modulate the intensity of the
automatic comfort programme by choosing one
of the settings offered in the secondary page,
accessible from the " OPTIONS" button. To change the current setting, shown by
illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp, press button 9 repeatedly until the
desired setting is displayed:
"Normal ": offers the best
compromise between a
comfortable temperature and
quiet operation (default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and
effective air flow.
Use the " Normal" or "Fast" setting to assure
the comfort of passengers in the rear seats.
This setting is associated with automatic
mode only. However, on deactivation of AUTO
mode, the indicator for the last setting selected
remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if this was deactivated. In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order
to limit the delivery of cold air into the
passenger compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested, there
is no need to alter the value displayed
in order to reach the required level
of comfort more quickly. The system
compensates automatically and corrects
the temperature difference as quickly as
possible.
Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on Front demist –
defrost
, refer to the corresponding section.
"Air Quality System" (AQS)
function
Using a pollution sensor, this function
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once it detects a certain level of
polluting substances in the exterior air.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
"
Soft ": provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow.
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To activate or deactivate the function, go to
the secondary page by using the "OPTIONS"
button, then press button 10 .
Manual control
You can manually adjust one or more of these
functions, while retaining automatic control of
the other functions by the system:
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ir flow 2 ,
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a
ir distribution 3 .
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the " AUTO" button goes off.
F

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ress button 5 again to reactivate the
automatic comfort programme.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 2 to increase or decrease the fan speed.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased. This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when
the front screenwash is used or when reverse
gear is engaged.
The function does not operate if the exterior
temperature is below 5°C, to avoid the risk of
misting of the windscreen and side windows. By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
"
OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation – risk of condensation and
deterioration of air quality!
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the passenger
compartment using the three buttons 3 .
Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons 3 are of f.
Air conditioning
On/Off
F Press button 4 to activate/deactivate the air conditioning system.
Once activated, the indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment 2 is set to off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result
in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents.
Footwells.
Maximum air conditioning
This function allows faster cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the centre and outer
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
recirculation of interior air.
F

P
ress button 6 to activate/deactivate the
function.
Once the function is activated, the indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed. It enables you to:
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l
ower the temperature in summer,
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i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
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Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be
linked to the driver's setting (mono-zone
function).
It is available in the secondary page by
pressing the "OPTIONS" button.
F

P
ress button 8 to activate the " MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can use
the ventilation system to adjust the air flow 2
and air distribution 3 settings in the passenger
compartment, for a period which depends on
the battery charge.
This function does not allow the operation of
the air conditioning system.
System switch-off
F Press button 14 .
Its indicator lamp comes on and all other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
By reducing the air flow 2 to a minimum, you
are stopping ventilation.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight air
flow can still be felt however, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle. Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation
off or the system deactivated – risk of
misting and deterioration of the air quality!
Pressing any button reactivates the system
with the settings that were previously in use.
Recirculation of the
interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and the side windows.
The recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
This function also allows the desired
temperature in the passenger compartment to
be reached in the shortest time.
F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
Recirculation is automatically activated
when the front screenwash is used or
when reverse gear is engaged.
Avoid prolonged use of the recirculation of
interior air – risk of formation of mist and
deterioration of the air quality!
Front demist – defrost
Automatic visibility
programme
The automatic visibility programme allows
to demist or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible. F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
The system allows the manual modification of
air flow without causing automatic deactivation
of the automatic visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting –
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
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