2020 Peugeot 508 active suspension

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Overview
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Eco-driving
1Instruments
Digital instrument panels 9
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Indicators 16
Manual test 20
Total distance recorder 20
Lighting dimmer 20
Trip computer 21
Touch screen 22
Remote features (Hybrid) 24
2Access
Electronic key with remote control function and
built-in key, 25
Keyless Entry and Starting 27
Back-up procedures 29
Central locking 30
Alarm 31
Doors 33
Boot 34
Hands-free tailgate 34
Electric windows 38
Panoramic sunroof 39
3Ease of use and comfort
Driving position 41
Front seats 42
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Mirrors 45
Rear seats 46
Heating and Ventilation 48
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 49
Front demisting - defrosting 52
Heated windscreen 52
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 52
Additional heating/ventilation system 53
Thermal pre-conditioning (Hybrid) 54
Front fittings 55
Courtesy lamps 58
Interior ambient lighting 59
Rear fittings 59
Boot fittings 60
4Lighting and visibility
Exterior lighting control stalk 65
Direction indicators 66
Headlamp beam height adjustment 67
Automatic illumination of headlamps 67
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 67
Automatic headlamp dipping 68
Static cornering lighting 69
Night Vision 69
Wiper control stalk 71
Changing a wiper blade 73
Automatic wipers 73
5Safety
General safety recommendations 75
Hazard warning lamps 75
Horn 76
Pedestrian horn

(Hybrid) 76
Emergency or assistance call 76
Electronic stability control (ESC) 78
Seat belts 80
Airbags 81
Active bonnet 84
Child seats 85
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 87
ISOFIX child seats 89
i-Size child seats 93
Child lock 94
6Driving
Driving recommendations 96
Starting/Switching off the engine 97
Starting hybrid vehicles 98
Electric parking brake 99
Manual gearbox 102
Automatic gearbox 102
Electric automatic gearbox (Hybrid) 105
Hill start assist 106
Active Suspension Control 107
Driving modes 107
Gear efficiency indicator 108
Stop & Start 109
Under-inflation detection 11 0
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
11 2
Speed Limit Recognition and
Recommendation
11 3
Speed limiter 11 6
Programmable cruise control 11 9
Memorising speeds 120
Drive Assist Plus 121
Adaptive Cruise Control 121
Active Lane Keeping Assist 125

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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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Driving
COMFORT
(with Active Suspension Control)
Allows more comfortable driving and softer
suspension.
NORMAL
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.
Together with Active Suspension Control, this
mode offers the best compromise between
comfort and handling.
SPORT
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the
power steering, accelerator and gear changes
with an automatic gearbox and the possibility of
displaying the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the
instrument panel.
MANUAL
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic
gearbox and Full Park Assist.
Enables manual gear changing using the
steering-mounted paddles.
With hybrid engine
Each time the ignition is switched on, ELECTRIC
mode is selected by default.
ELECTRIC
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum
speed is approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do not
allow the activation or retention of

ELECTRIC

mode, the message
“Electric mode currently
unavailable” is displayed in the instrument panel.
The vehicle automatically changes to HYBRID
mode.
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior
rear view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle,
confirms driving in ELECTRIC mode.
The lighting of the LED can be
deactivated by inserting the tip of a paper
clip type accessory into the hole under the
mirror
.
Conditions of activation
–

Adequate battery charge level. Charging
the vehicle after each drive is therefore
recommended.

The ELECTRIC mode is
available as long as there is power left in the
battery.
–

Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C.
Manually exiting the mode
–


Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
–


Select another mode.
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a
long period (several months), a restart of
the petrol engine may occur even if the
battery is charged.
HYBRID
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle
by managing the alternating or simultaneous
operation of the two types of engine ,
according to road conditions and driving style.
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in
100% electric mode if the battery charge level
is sufficient and acceleration requirements are
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use
of HYBRID mode is advisable to optimise
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage
of the vehicle's maximum performance.
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol
engine as long as there is energy left in the
battery.
COMFORT
Depending on equipment.
Combines the HYBRID mode and Active
Suspension Control (controlled shock absorption
option).
In COMFORT mode, the suspension favours soft
shock absorption to improve driving comfort on
uneven surfaces.
For more information on Active
Suspension Control , refer to the
corresponding section.
Gear efficiency indicator
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road,
the traffic density and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore,
the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow and the
recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s
requirements (power, acceleration, braking,
etc.).
The system never suggests:
– engaging first gear,
– engaging reverse.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,

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Driving
control being paused will also cause the
system to be paused.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough, it
triggers a series of gradual alerts and then
deactivates itself if there is no response from
the driver.
If the function is suspended due to the
prolonged release of the force holding
the steering wheel, you must reactivate it by
pressing the button again.
Automatic pause
– Triggering of the ESC.
– Prolonged failure to detect one of the lane limit
markings. In this case, the active lane departure
warning function can take over
, and the system
will reactivate itself once the operating conditions
are again met.
In response to action by the driver:
suspension
– Activation of the direction indicators.
– T ravelling outside the lane limits.
–

T
oo tight a grip on the steering wheel or
dynamic action on the steering wheel.
–

Action on the brake pedal (resulting in a pause
until cruise control is reactivated) or accelerator
pedal (suspension for as long as the pedal is
depressed).
–


Pausing of the cruise control.
–


Deactivation of the
ASR.
Driving situations and related alerts
The tables below describe the displays associated with the main driving \
situations. The display of these alerts is not sequential.
Button indicator lamp Cruise control thumbwheelSymbols
Display Comments
Off CRUISE


(grey)


(grey)Cruise control paused; lane positioning
assist not active.
Off CRUISE

(green)


(grey)Cruise control active; lane
positioning
assist not active.
Green CRUISE

(green)


(green)Drive Assist Plus active, operates normally
(correction is executed at the steering
wheel).

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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 141
A
ABS 78
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
154
Accessories

75, 161
Active Safety Brake

128–130
Active suspension

107
Active Suspension Control

107
Adaptive LED Technology

28, 65
Adaptive rear lighting

65
AdBlue®

18, 168
AdBlue® tank

169
Additive, Diesel

166
Adjusting headlamps

67
Adjusting head restraints

42
Adjusting seat

42–43
Adjusting the air distribution

50–51
Adjusting the air flow

50–51
Adjusting the date

216, 240
Adjusting the height and reach of the
steering wheel

45
Adjusting the lumbar support

42–43
Adjusting the seat angle

42
Adjusting the temperature

50
Adjusting the time

216, 240
Advice on care and maintenance

153, 170
Advice on driving

7, 96
Airbags

81–84, 86
Airbags, curtain

83–84
Airbags, front 82, 84, 87
Airbags, lateral
83–84
Air conditioning

48, 51
Air conditioning, automatic

52
Air conditioning, digital

49
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic

49
Air intake

50–51
Air vents

48
Alarm

31–32
Amplifier, audio

56
Android Auto connection

231
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

78
Antitheft / Immobiliser

26
Apple CarPlay connection

212, 230
Applications

231
Armrest, front

58
Armrest, rear

59
Assistance call

76
Assistance, emergency braking

78, 130
Audible warning

76
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

211, 235
B
Battery 162
Battery, 12 V
166, 189–193
Battery, ancillaries

192
Battery, charging

152, 156, 190, 193
Battery (Hybrid)

153, 156
Battery, remote control

30, 54
Bicycle carrier

161
Blind 39–40
Blind spot monitoring system, active
135
Blind spot sensors

135
BlueHDi

18, 166, 172
Bluetooth (hands-free)

213–214, 236–237
Bluetooth (telephone)

213–214, 236–237
Bodywork

171
Bonnet

162–163
Bonnet, active

84
Boot

34, 37, 64
Brake discs

167
Brake lamps

182–183
Brakes

167
Braking

106
Braking assistance system

78
Braking, automatic emergency

128–130
Braking, dynamic emergency

100–101
Brightness

215
Bulbs

182
Bulbs (changing)

180–183
C
Cable, audio 235
Cable, Jack
235
Capacity, fuel tank

151
Care of the bodywork

171
CD

2 11
CD, MP3

2 11
Central locking

28, 30
Changing a bulb

180–183