2020 Peugeot 508 air conditioning

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Ease of use and comfort
Air flow adjustment
► Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) to
decrease or increase the speed of the air
booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Air distribution adjustment
► Press the buttons 3 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
The lighting of the button indicates that air is
being blown in the specified direction.
It is possible to activate all three buttons
simultaneously, for uniform distribution
throughout the passenger compartment.
Air conditioning on / off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It is used to:
– lower the temperature in summer;
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 switch-off
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.
►

Press one of the buttons
1 to increase (red)
or decrease (blue) 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
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►

Press button
5 to activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system’s automatic mode .
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
You can adjust the intensity of the
automatic Comfort programme by using the
"OPTIONS "
button to select a profile:
–
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
–
"Normal": offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation (default setting).
–
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
To change the current profile (shown by the
corresponding indicator lamp), press button

9

repeatedly until the desired profile is displayed:
The "Normal" or "Fast" profiles are the most
comfortable for passengers in the rear seats.
This profile setting is associated with automatic
mode only. However, on deactivation of the
AUTO mode, the indicator lamp for the most
recently selected profile remains on.
Changing the profile setting does not reactivate
AUTO mode if it 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 to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.
"Air Quality System" (AQS)
function
Using a pollution sensor, this function
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once a certain level of polluting
substances in the exterior air is detected.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when the
windscreen wash 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.
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:
–

air flow
,
–

air distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the "

AUTO" button goes off.
►

Press button
5 again to reactivate the
automatic comfort programme.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Air flow adjustment
► Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) to
decrease or increase the speed of the air
booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Air distribution adjustment
► Press the buttons 3 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
The lighting of the button indicates that air is
being blown in the specified direction.
It is possible to activate all three buttons
simultaneously, for uniform distribution
throughout the passenger compartment.
Air conditioning on / off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It is used to:
–

lower the temperature in summer;
– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter , above 3°C.
►

Press button
4 to activate / deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
of the button comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, use
recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
►

Press button
6 to activate / deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
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.
►
Press 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.
Switching the system off
► 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.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.

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Ease of use and comfort
as reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.
Additional heating/ventilation system




Heating
This is an additional and separate system which
heats the passenger compartment and improves
defrosting performance.
This indicator lamp is illuminated when the system is programmed.
This indicator lamp flashes while the heating is
in operation or when you carry out a remote start
via the remote control.
This indicator lamp goes off at the end of the
heating cycle or when the heating is stopped
using the remote control.
If the engine has not been started for
more than 3 days, the remote control
starting of the system may not work.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The function is automatically activated when the front screenwash is used or
reverse gear is engaged.
Front demisting
- defrosting
Automatic Visibility programme
This mode allows the windscreen and side
windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly
as possible.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the mode (confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The programme automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
It is possible to manually change the air flow
without deactivating the automatic Visibility
programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
In wintry conditions, remove all snow or
ice on the windscreen near the camera
before moving off.
Otherwise, the operation of the equipment
associated with the camera may be affected.
Heated windscreen

In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the area alongside
the left-hand windscreen pillar.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they are
frozen to the windscreen and helps to prevent
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
On/Off



► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is activated when the exterior
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically when the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demisting/
defrosting
Demisting/defrosting only operates with the
engine running.
Depending on version, this also applies to the
door mirrors.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
electrical current.
Switch off demisting/defrosting as soon
as you no longer consider it necessary,

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Ease of use and comfort
3as reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.
Additional heating/ventilation system




Heating
This is an additional and separate system which
heats the passenger compartment and improves
defrosting performance.
This indicator lamp is illuminated when the system is programmed.
This indicator lamp flashes while the heating is
in operation or when you carry out a remote start
via the remote control.
This indicator lamp goes off at the end of the
heating cycle or when the heating is stopped
using the remote control.
If the engine has not been started for
more than 3 days, the remote control
starting of the system may not work.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment with exterior air to improve the
temperature experienced on entering the vehicle
in summer.
Programming
You can programme the heating or ventilation
to come on using the second page of the " Air
conditioning " menu of the touch screen.
In the Air conditioning >
OPTIONS menu:
► Select AIR CON programming.
►

Press the
Status tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
►

Press the
Settings tab to select Heating
mode to heat the engine and passenger
compartment or Ventilation mode to ventilate
the passenger compartment.
►

Then programme/save the activation time for
each selection.
►


Press
OK to confirm.
Long range remote control
(Depending on version.)
This enables you to switch the heating in
the passenger compartment on or off from a
distance.
The remote control has a range of about 0.6
miles (1 km) in open country.


Switching on
► Press and hold this button to start the
heating immediately .
The indicator lamp in the remote control comes
on in green for about 2
seconds to confirm that
the signal has been received by the vehicle.
Switching off
► Pressing and holding this button stops
the heating immediately (confirmed by the
temporary illumination of the red indicator lamp).
The indicator lamp in the remote control flashes
for about 2 seconds if the vehicle has not
received the signal.
Then repeat the command after having changed
location.
Changing the battery
The indicator lamp in the remote control will
change to orange if the battery charge is low.

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Ease of use and comfort
3You can define multiple programmings.Each one is saved in the system.
To optimise battery life, we recommend
programming with the vehicle plugged in.
This feature can be programmed using a smartphone, via the
MyPeugeot
application.
With PEUGEOT Connect Radio, the
programming can only be carried out using a
smartphone, via the application.
For more information on Remotely operable
features , refer to the corresponding section.
Operating conditions
– The function is only activated when the
ignition is off and the vehicle locked .
–

The function is not activated if the battery
charge level is below 50%.
–


If recurrent programming is activated (e.g.
from Monday to Friday) and two pre-conditioning
sequences are performed without the vehicle
being used,

the programming will be deactivated.
Front fittings

1.Sun visor
2. Card holder
3. Illuminated glove box
4. Door pockets
5. USB socket(s)
/ Front 12 V socket (120 W)
Storage compartment or Wireless
smartphone charger
6. Cup holder
7. Front armrest with storage
8. USB ports or Rear 12
V socket (120 W)
Sun visor
► With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap;
the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
► To open the glove box, raise the handle.
With the ignition on, the glove box is lit when
open.
It contains an adjustable ventilation nozzle,
distributing the same conditioned air as the vents
in the passenger compartment.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
Cigarette lighter / 12 V
accessory socket(s)




► To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out automatically.
►
T
o use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and connect
a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter
back into place
straight away.

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Lighting and visibility
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
► Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of
irreversible distortion.
Do not release them while they are moving -
risk of damaging the windscreen!
► Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
The front screenwash jets are integrated in the tips of each arm.
Additional jets are installed below the
midpoint of each arm.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the
length of the wiper blade. This improves
visibility and decreases screenwash fluid
consumption.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to avoid
odours inside the passenger compartment.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper (SW)

► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
This function is set via the Driving /
V ehicle touch screen menu.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing system, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the touch screen’s Driving/
Vehicle menu.
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring all the way towards the
dashboard and hold.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper
blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care.
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
.
–

avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

► Operating the wiper control stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition will place
the wiper blades in a vertical position.
►

Proceed with the desired operation or replace
the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper control stalk.

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Driving
6Operation

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time
when you release the brake pedal:
–
provided you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
–


provided you are in mode D

or M with an
automatic gearbox.


On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a short time when you
release the brake pedal.
Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in the event of a malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Active Suspension Control
This suspension adapts itself to the following
parameters: state and profile of the road, load
of the vehicle, driving style and selected driving
mode.
It is managed by a computer, which interprets
the data transmitted by different sensors to
apply the optimal level of damping to each shock
absorber.
It offers three modes: Comfort, Normal and
Sport.
The mode can be selected using the DRIVE
MODE control on the central console.
For more information on the Driving modes,
please refer to the corresponding section.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




Pressing the control displays the modes on the
instrument panel.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except NORMAL mode).
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
ECO
This mode reduces fuel consumption, but
restricts the performance of the heating and
air conditioning systems, without however
deactivating them.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into
"free-wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle
down without using engine braking. You can
save fuel by anticipating the need to slow down
and lifting your foot fully off the accelerator pedal.

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Practical information
7Cable typeCompatibilitySpecifications
Mode 3 charging cable


Wallbox accelerated charging unit

Vehicle can be recharged in 1.5 hours to 1.75
hours (with 6.6 kW charger).
Charge limited to a maximum of 32

A.
Charging times are given for
information purposes only; they may
vary according to different factors such as the
exterior temperature or the quality of the
electrical network. If the exterior temperature
is below -10°C, it is recommended to connect
the vehicle as soon as possible as the
charging time may increase significantly.
Mode 2 charging cable with integrated
control unit
It is essential to avoid damaging the cable
and to keep it intact.
In the event of damage, do not use it and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to replace it.
Wallbox accelerated charging unit
(mode 3)
Do not disassemble or modify the charging
unit - risk of electrocution and/or fire!
Refer to the charging unit user manual for the
operating instructions.
Control unit

POWER
Green: electrical connection established;
charging can begin.
CHARGE
Flashing green: charging in progress or
temperature pre-conditioning activated. Fixed green: charging complete.
FAULT
Red: anomaly; charging not permitted
or must be stopped immediately. Check that
everything is connected correctly and that the
electrical system is not faulty.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Upon plugging the charging cable into a
domestic socket, all of the indicator lamps come
on briefly.
If no indicator lamps come on, check the
domestic socket's circuit-breaker.
–

If the circuit breaker has tripped, contact a
professional to check that your electrical system
is suitable and carry out any necessary repairs.
–


If the circuit-breaker has not tripped, avoid
using the charging cable and contact a
PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations on the control unit label