2021 PEUGEOT 508 ESP

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However, with the Blind spot monitoring system
activated, if the driver is about to change lanes
while another vehicle is detected in the blind
spots of their vehicle, a trajectory correction is
initiated by the system despite the activation of
the direction indicators.For more information on the Blind spot
monitoring system, refer to the corresponding
section.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough during
an automatic correction of trajectory, it
interrupts the correction. An alert is triggered
to encourage the driver to take back control of
the vehicle.
Driving situations and related alerts
To receive all the necessary information on the instrument panel, first select the " Driving" display mode.
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.
The actual order of display of these alerts may be different.
Function status Indicator lamp Display and/or associated
messageComments
OFF


(grey)
Function deactivated.
ON

(grey) System active, conditions not met:
–

Speed below 43 mph (70
km/h).
–
No lane marking recognised.
–
ASR/DSC systems deactivated or operation of ESC
system triggered.
–

"Sporty" driving.
ON

(grey)
Automatic deactivation/standby of the function
(e.g.
detection of a trailer, use of the "space-saver" type
spare wheel supplied with the vehicle).
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
– ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
– Speed below 43 mph (70 km/h) or greater
than 112 mph (180 km/h).
– Electrical connection to a trailer.

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6Function statusIndicator lamp Display and/or associated
messageComments
ON


(green) Lane marking detected.
Speed above 43 mph (70
km/h).
ON

(orange)/(green)
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the
risk of unintentional crossing is detected (orange line).
ON




(orange)/(green)
"Put your hands back on the steering wheel" –

If, during the
correction, the system detects that the
driver has not held the steering wheel for a few seconds, it
stops the correction and returns control to the driver.
– During the trajectory correction, the system determines
that the correction will not be enough: the driver is warned
that they must
provide additional trajectory correction.
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple
corrections are performed in quick succession. The
warning will become continuous, persisting until the driver
responds.
This message may also be displayed with your hands on
the steering wheel.
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
–

ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
–


Speed below 43 mph (70
km/h) or greater
than 112 mph (180
km/h).
–

Electrical connection to a trailer
.–

Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of
the system is recommended).
–


Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on
the brake or accelerator pedal.
–


Driving over lane markings.
–


Activation
of the direction indicators.
–

Crossing the inside line on a bend.–


Driving on a tight bend.
–
Inactivity by the driver detected during
correction.

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The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–

Insufficient contrast between the road
surface and the verge or hard shoulder
(e.g.

shade).
–

Lane markings worn, hidden (snow
, mud)
or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–

Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane
markings may not be detected).
–


Roads that are narrow
, winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the
following situations:
–
When changing a wheel or working near a
wheel.
–


T
owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or
not approved.
–

Road in poor condition, unstable or with very
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow

, ice).
–

Adverse weather conditions.
–


Driving on racing circuits.
–


Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation



► Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the
system at any time.
Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of
the indicator lamp in the button and this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
The system is automatically reactivated every
time the ignition is switched on.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Blind spot monitoring
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This system warns the driver of a potential
danger posed by the presence of another vehicle
(car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind
spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of
vision) using sensors located on the sides of the
bumpers.


The warning is given by a fixed warning lamp
that appears in the door mirror on the side in
question:
–

immediately
, when being overtaken;
–

after a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly

.
Activation/Deactivation
It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the
system is activated.
The status of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Operating conditions
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes.
– The speed of your vehicle must be between
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h) (versions
without Park Assist or Full Park Assist) or
between 19 and 87 mph (30 and 140 km/h)
(versions with Park Assist or Full Park Assist).
– When overtaking a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 6 mph (10 km/h).
– When overtaken by a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 16 mph (25 km/h).
– Traffic is flowing normally.
– Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of
time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in
the blind spot.
– You are driving on a straight or slightly curved
road.
– Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,
etc.

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Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors, or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may hamper
correct operation of the system.
Active Blind Spot Detection
In addition to the fixed warning lamp in the
door mirror on the side in question, a trajectory
correction will be felt if you attempt to cross
a lane marking with the direction indicator
activated, to help you avoid a collision.
This system is a combination of the Active
lane departure warning system and Blind spot
monitoring functions.
These two functions must be activated and in
operation.
The vehicle speed must be between 43 and
87 mph (70 and 140 km/h).
These functions are especially suitable for
driving on motorways and main roads.
For more information on the Active lane
departure warning system and Blind spot
monitoring , refer to the corresponding sections.
Parking sensors
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This system detects and signals the proximity of
obstacles (e.g.
pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier)
using sensors located in the bumper.
Rear parking sensors
► Engage reverse gear to start the system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
The system is switched off when reverse gear is
disengaged.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
which are both within the sensors’ detection zone
and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of
the steering wheel.


Depending on version, in the example shown,
only the obstacles present in the shaded area
will be signalled by the audible assistance.
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
Adjusting the audible signalDepending on version, with
PEUGEOT Connect Radio or
PEUGEOT Connect Nav, pressing this button
opens the window for adjusting the volume of
the audible signal.
Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal, without
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by
displaying bars on the screen whose location
represents the distance between the obstacle
and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange:
close, red: very close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the
vehicle is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to
the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on
its path.

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6Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal, without
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by
displaying bars on the screen whose location
represents the distance between the obstacle
and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange:
close, red: very close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the
vehicle is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to
the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on
its path.
Side parking sensors

Using four additional sensors located on the
sides of the bumpers, the system records the
position of obstacles during the manoeuvre and
indicates them when they are located alongside
the vehicle.
Only fixed obstacles are indicated
correctly. Moving obstacles detected at
the beginning of the manoeuvre may be
indicated mistakenly, while moving obstacles
that appear alongside the vehicle but were
not previously recorded will not be indicated.
Objects memorised during the
manoeuvre will no longer be stored after
switching off the ignition.
Deactivation/Activation
The settings are changed via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.


The rear parking sensors system will be deactivated automatically if a trailer or
bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist and Full Park Assist functions are
measuring a space.
For more information on the Park Assist
function or Full Park Assist function, refer to the
corresponding section.
When the vehicle is started, the visual
and audible aids will be available after
the touch screen has started up.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.

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6Visiopark 1
Rear view

To activate the camera located near the number
plate lamps, engage reverse gear and do not
exceed a speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
The system is deactivated:
–

Automatically
, at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10
km/h),
–

Automatically
, if the tailgate is opened.
–

Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image
remains displayed for 7

seconds).
–

By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
Standard view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
The blue lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to the position of the steering
wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30
cm
from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 3 and 4
represent 1
m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Zoom view

The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around nearby obstacles.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Obstacles may appear further away than
they actually are.
It is important to monitor the sides of the
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the
mirrors.
Parking sensors also provide additional
information about the area around the vehicle.

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AUTO mode

This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic
view changes from the rear view (standard) to
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is
approached at the level of the red line (less than
30 cm) during a manoeuvre.
180° view

The 180° view facilitates reversing out of a
parking space, making it possible to see the
approach of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out a
complete manoeuvre.
It features 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.
This view is only available via the view selection
menu.
Visiopark 2
The vehicle has a camera at the front, fitted in the grille, and a camera at the rear, located close
to the number plate lamps.
Using these cameras, the system displays the
vehicle's near surroundings on the touch screen,
offering views from the rear of the vehicle (rear
vision) when reverse gear is engaged and views
from the front of the vehicle (front vision) when
the gearbox is in neutral or a gear is engaged.
Rear vision

The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated:
–

Automatically
, at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10
km/h).
–

When shifting out of reverse (the front vision
image replaces the rear vision image for 7
seconds).
–


By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
If a trailer or a bicycle carrier is fitted to
the towball, the area behind the vehicle
on the view from above goes dark.
The surroundings are reconstructed by the
front camera only.
The rear vision views are similar to those for the
Visiopark 1 function.
For more information on the Visiopark
1 function, refer to the corresponding section.
Front and rear vision

With the engine running and the speed
below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is
activated via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu:
► Select "Visual parking assistance".
AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front
vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a
gear engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is
engaged.
The system is deactivated:
– Automatically above about 19 mph (30 km/h)
(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph
(20 km/h)).
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.

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6The rear vision views are similar to those for the
Visiopark 1 function.
For more information on the Visiopark
1
function, refer to the corresponding section.
Front and rear vision

With the engine running and the speed
below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is
activated via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu:
►

Select "
Visual parking assistance".
AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front
vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a
gear engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is
engaged.
The system is deactivated:
–

Automatically above about 19 mph (30
km/h)
(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph
(20

km/h)).
–

By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
Standard view

The area in front of your vehicle is displayed on
the screen.
The orange lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to the position of the steering
wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm
from the front bumper; the two orange lines 3
and 4 represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Zoom view

The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the front of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Obstacles may appear further away than
they actually are.
It is important to check the sides of the
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the
mirrors.
The parking sensors also supplement the
information on the vehicle's surroundings.