2021 PEUGEOT 508 wipers

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In the event of a breakdown
Before disconnecting the battery:
► Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).
► Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
► Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.
After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
► Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.
► Remove clamp B by lifting it off.
► Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►

Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functionalities.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–

When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–


If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Consult a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12

V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►


Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A,
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
► At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B
before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified workshop
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which would mean a risk of
toxic and corrosive acid leaking.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Before disconnecting the battery:
► Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).
►

Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►


Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.
After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►

Push clamp
B fully down.
►

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Electronic key
.
–

Sunroof and electric blind.
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the message "Collision risk detection
system fault" is displayed on the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Accessory battery (Rechargeable hybrid)
The rechargeable hybrid system has two
accessory batteries: one at the front and one at
the rear of the vehicle.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►


Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A,
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
► At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B
before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified workshop
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which would mean a risk of
toxic and corrosive acid leaking.
Disconnection/reconnection
of the batteries
Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the
batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation
of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the batteries:
►

Open the driver's door and boot.
►


Close all other doors.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►


Switch off the ignition and wait for the
READY

indicator lamp to go out.
►

Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Never reverse the order of the battery
disconnection and reconnection steps
- risk of irreversible damage!
Disconnection
Rear battery:
► Disconnect the (-)
terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Front battery:


► Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting
the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
•

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.

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Alphabetical index
Changing the remote control battery 32
Charge level indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)

21
Charger, induction

60
Charger, wireless

60
Charging cable

163
Charging cable (Rechargeable
hybrid)

161–162, 167
Charging connector (Rechargeable
hybrid)

160, 166–168
Charging flap (Rechargeable hybrid)

160,
166–168
Charging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)

21, 159, 166–168
CHECK

22
Checking the engine oil level

19
Checking the levels

175–176
Checking tyre pressures (using
the kit)

185, 187
Checks

175, 176–178
Checks, routine

176–178
Child lock

98–99
Children

85, 92–97
Children (safety)

98
Child seats

85, 89–92
Child seats, conventional

91–92
Child seats, i-Size

97
Child seats, ISOFIX

93–96
Cigar lighter

59
Cleaning (advice)

160, 181–182
Closing the boot

30, 37
Closing the doors

30, 35Collision Risk Alert 133–134
Comfort mode
11 3
Configuration, vehicle

24
Connected applications

236
Connection, Bluetooth

219–220,
236–237, 241–242
Connection, MirrorLink

218
Connection, Wi-Fi network

237
Connectivity

235
Consumption figures

25
Container, AdBlue®

179
Control, emergency boot release

37
Control, emergency door

31
Control, heated seats

47
Controls, steering mounted

106–108
Control stalk, lighting

69–70
Control stalk, wipers

75–78
Control unit

161–163, 167
Courtesy lamp, front

63
Courtesy lamps

63–64
Cover, load space

65
Cruise control

120, 123–125
Cruise control, adaptive

125–126
Cruise control by speed limit recognition

120
Cruise control, dynamic with Stop function

120
Cup holder

59
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
216, 239
Date (setting) 222, 244
Daytime running lamps
70, 192
Deactivating the passenger airbag

86, 90–91
Deadlocking

28, 30
Deferred charging

25, 168
Deferred charging (Rechargeable
hybrid)

25–26, 160, 166
Defrosting

48, 55
Defrosting, front

55
Demisting

48, 55
Demisting, front

55
Demisting, rear

56
Demisting, rear screen

56
Dials and gauges

10
Digital instrument panel

10–11
Dimensions

209
Dipstick

19, 175
Direction indicators

70, 192–194
Domestic charging

163
Domestic charging (Rechargeable
hybrid)

167–168
Door pockets

59
Doors

35
Drive Assist Plus

125
Driver’s attention warning

136
Driving

44, 100
Driving aids camera (warnings)

11 7
Driving aids (recommendations)

11 6
Driving economically

8
Driving modes

111
Driving positions (storing)

47
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

82–83

257
Alphabetical index
Tailgate 36
Tank, fuel
157–158
Technical data

204, 206–208
Telephone

219–220, 241–243
Temperature, coolant

19
Ticket holder

59
Time (setting)

221, 245
TMC (Traffic info)

232
Tool box

68
Tools

184–185
Topping-up AdBlue®

179
Top Tether (fixing)

93
Total distance recorder

22
Touch screen

23, 25, 58
Touch-sensitive reading lamps

63–64
Towbar

83, 168
Towed loads

203–204, 206–208
Towing another vehicle

200, 202
Traction battery charge

163
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)

21, 159–160, 166
Traction control (ASR)

82–83
Traffic information (TMC)

232
Trailer

83, 168
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

83
Trajectory control systems

82
Triangle, warning

183
Trip computer

22–23
Trip distance recorder

22
Tyres

178, 210
Tyre under-inflation detection

115, 188U
Under-inflation (detection) 11 5
Unlocking
27, 29
Unlocking from the inside

33
Unlocking the boot

27, 29
Unlocking the doors

33
Unlocking the tailgate

27, 29
Updating the date

222, 244
Updating the time

221, 245
USB

216, 218, 235, 239
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 249
Ventilation
51–52, 56–57
Video

240
Visibility

55
Vision, 180° forward

147
Visiopark 1

145
Visiopark 1 - Visiopark 2

144, 146
Voice commands

227–230
W
Wallbox (Rechargeable hybrid) 161–162, 167
Warning and indicator lamps
12
Warning lamp, driver''s seat belt
not fastened

85
Warning lamps

12, 22
Warning lamp, seat belts

85
Warnings and indicators

12
Washing 11 7
Washing (advice)
160, 181
Weights

203–204, 206–207
Welcome lighting

28, 72
Wheel, spare

178, 184–185, 188
Windscreen, heated

56
Windscreen wipers

75, 77
Wiper blades (changing)

77
Wiper, rear

76
Wipers

75, 78
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

77–78