2020 Peugeot 508 ECO mode

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Ease of use and comfort
Comfort functions
Memorising driving positions
Associated with the electrically-adjusted driver’s
seat, this function allows two driving positions
to be memorised, to make these adjustments
easier if there are frequent driver changes.
It takes account of the electric adjustments of the
seat and the door mirrors.


Using buttons M / 1 / 2
► Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.
►

Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.
►


Press button
M, then press button 1 or 2
within 4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
► Press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when the adjustment
is finished. You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button
M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running.
On/Off
► Press the button corresponding to your seat.
► Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
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o stop heating, press the button again until
all the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electricity
consumption in turn decreases fuel
consumption.
Prolonged use of the heated seats is not
recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

do not place sharp or heavy objects on the
seat,
–


do not kneel or stand on the seat,
–


do not spill liquids onto the seat,
–


never use the heating function if the seat
is wet.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode of the
Stop & Start.
The massage settings are adjusted via the touch screen.

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Ease of use and comfort
Removing a head restraint
► First tilt the corresponding backrest.
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
► Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
► Store the head restraint.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
► Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
► Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should 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
Each section of the backrest has two release
controls:
– a grip 1 on the outer edge of the backrest,
– a lever 2 on the boot side trim (SW).
Manoeuvring the seat backrests should
only be done when the vehicle is
stationary.
► Return control A to its central position.
Electric folding
If the vehicle is so equipped, the mirrors can
be folded electrically from the inside, with the
vehicle parked and the ignition on:
► Place control A in the centre
position.
►

Pull control A

back.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle.
► From inside: with the ignition on, place
control
A in the central position and then pull it
rearwards.
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
Driving
/ Vehicle touch screen menu.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
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urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Function which automatically tilts the mirrors
downwards to assist with parking manoeuvres in
reverse gear. With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
–

A
few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
–
Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10
km/h),
–
When the engine is switched off.
It is set via the
Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Automatic "electrochrome" model



This system automatically and progressively
transitions between day and night modes, using
a sensor that measures the light entering from
the rear of the vehicle.
To ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Rear seats
Rear head restraints

High position (use):
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
Low position (stowing; when the seats are not
in use):
►

Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.

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Ease of use and comfort
3If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, 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.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, this type of filter helps to purify the
air breathed by the occupants and keep the
passenger compartment clean (by reducing
allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).
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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop & Start,
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.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls can be accessed with the ignition on.
Press the Climate menu button to display
the system controls page.






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 setting for the automatic
comfort programme (Soft / Normal / Fast)

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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

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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
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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To move one of the movable rings:
► While pressing the button, slide the ring in
its track.
►

Once in the desired position, release the
button to lock it.
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o remove or refit one of the movable rings:
►

Bring it to an oblong slot on the track.
►


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o observe the direction of installation, make
sure the ring is positioned vertically and towards
the outside of the vehicle.
Do not confuse the stowing rings with the
bag hooks or the Top Tether fixings.
Storage well

Hatchback

SW
► Fully raise the boot floor to access the
storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
–

A
temporary puncture repair kit with the tool
kit.
–

A
spare wheel with the tool kit.
–

The battery charging cable (Hybrid).
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
–
when the ignition is off, approximately 10
minutes.
–


in energy economy mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


with the engine running, unlimited.

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Lighting and visibility
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
Manual adjustment of the
halogen headlamps




To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,
the height of these headlamp beams should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0 (Initial setting) Driver only or driver + front passenger
1 5 people
2 5 people + load in the boot
3 Driver only + load in the boot
4 5 6 Not used
Automatic adjustment of
the Full LED technology
headlamps
This system automatically adjusts the height of
the headlamp beams according to the load in the
vehicle.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period of
time that depends on the state of charge of
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the luminous
beam of Full LED headlamps: risk of
serious eye injury!
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps /
Sidelamps
These LED lamps at the front and rear of the
vehicle light up automatically when the engine
starts.
They perform the following functions:
–

Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
at position

"AUTO" with adequate ambient light).
–

Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at position
"

AUTO" with low ambient light or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
Direction indicators

► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than 20 seconds, the
volume of the audible signal will increase if
the speed is above 50 mph (80 km/h).
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Parking lamps
Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps
on the traffic side only.
►

Depending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, move the lighting
control stalk up or down, depending which side
the traffic is on (for example, when parking on
the left, moving the lighting control stalk upwards
turns on the right-hand sidelamps).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
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o switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.

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Lighting and visibility
4This indicator lamp goes out when the function is deactivated.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
►

A
"headlamp flash" pauses the function:
•

if the "AUT
O" and "Dipped beam" indicator
lamps were on, the system changes to main
beam,
•

if the "AUT
O" and "Main beam" indicator
lamps were on, the system changes to
dipped beam.
To reactivate the system, flash the headlamps
again.
The system may suffer interference or not work correctly:
–

under conditions of poor visibility (snow
,
heavy rain, etc.),
–

if the windscreen in front of the camera is
dirty

, misted or obscured (for example, by a
sticker, etc.),
–

if the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
–


road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
–


vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for
example: vehicles running behind a safety
barrier on a motorway),
– vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the
camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
obstruct the detection camera.
Static cornering lighting

With the dipped or main beam headlamps on,
this function allows headlamps to illuminate
the inside of a bend using light-emitting diodes
(LEDs). The speed of the vehicle must be less than 56
mph (90 km/h).
This function is only available with the "Full LED"
technology headlamps.
Activation / Deactivation
It is set via the
Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Switching on / off
This system operates from a certain angle of
rotation of the steering wheel.
The system does not operate:
–

below a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
–


above 56 mph (90
km/h),
–

when reverse gear is engaged.
Night Vision
In conditions of low exterior light, the system
uses an infrared camera at the front of the
vehicle to
identy and signal the presence of
pedestrians and animals in the driver’s field of
vision.

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o benefit from the permanent display of the
infrared camera image in the instrument panel,
select the "Night Vision" display mode by turning
the knob on the left-hand side of the steering
wheel. When the conditions are met, an alert is
triggered if there is a risk of collision.