2021 PEUGEOT 508 ABS

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Practical information
used in town, over short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake disc
wear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50
km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by this symbol on their
sidewalls.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road holding and braking performance. For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
The timing and accessory kits are used
from the time the engine is started until it
is switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time.
A
faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the performance or fuel
consumption of its Diesel engines, PEUGEOT
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with
a system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic
Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for
the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.

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In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on its lower
section.
►

Release the cover to the right and then
downwards.
T

o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off. ►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on its lower
section.
T
o tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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PEUGEOT Connect Radio
10PEUGEOT Connect
Radio


Multimedia audio system -
Applications - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the system via
Bluetooth.
–


Using the smartphone.
– Connecting to the CarPlay® or Android
Auto applications (certain applications stop
displaying when the vehicle is moving).
–

Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy economy mode is
displayed when the system is about to go into
standby.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen to access the menus, then press
the virtual buttons on the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" and
"Menu" buttons on the left of the touch screen to
access the menus, then press the virtual buttons
on the touch screen.
At all times it is possible to display the rolling
menus by pressing the screen briefly with three
fingers.
All touch-sensitive areas on the screen are
white.
On pages with multiple tabs at the bottom of the
screen, you can switch between pages either
by tapping the tab for the desired page or by
swiping the pages to the left or right with your
finger.
Press in the shaded area to go back up a level
or confirm.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or
confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
–

Air conditioning status information (depending
on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
–


Radio Media and
Telephone menu status
information.
–

Privacy status information.

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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 147
A
ABS 82
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
161–162
Accessories

79, 172
Active Safety Brake

133–135
Active suspension

111
Active Suspension Control

111
Adaptive LED Technology

30, 69
Adaptive rear lighting

69
AdBlue®

20, 178
AdBlue® tank

179
Additive, Diesel

176–177
Adjusting headlamps

71
Adjusting head restraints

45
Adjusting seat

45–46
Adjusting the air distribution

53–54
Adjusting the air flow

53–54
Adjusting the date

222, 244
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

48
Adjusting the lumbar support

45–46
Adjusting the seat angle

45
Adjusting the temperature

53
Adjusting the time

221, 245
Advice on care and maintenance

160, 181
Advice on driving

8, 100
Airbags

86–88, 90
Airbags, curtain

87–88
Airbags, front 86–87, 91
Airbags, lateral
87–88
Air conditioning

52, 55
Air conditioning, automatic

55
Air conditioning, digital

53
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic

53
Air intake

54–55
Air vents

51
Alarm

33–34
Amplifier, audio

61
Android Auto connection

236
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

82
Antitheft / Immobiliser

28
Apple CarPlay connection

218, 235
Applications

236
Armrest, front

61–62
Armrest, rear

63
Assistance call

80–81
Assistance, emergency braking

82, 135
Audible warning

80
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

217, 240
B
Battery, 12 V 173, 177, 194–199
Battery, ancillaries
197
Battery, charging

196, 198–199
Battery, remote control

32, 57
Bicycle carrier

172
Blanking screen (snow shield)

172
Blind

42–43
Blind spot monitoring system, active 142
Blind spot sensors
140, 142
BlueHDi

20, 176, 183
Bluetooth (hands-free)

219, 241
Bluetooth (telephone)

219–220, 241–242
Bodywork

181
Bonnet

173–174
Bonnet, active

88
Boot

36–38, 68
Brake discs

178
Brake lamps

193–194
Brakes

177–178
Braking

109
Braking assistance system

82
Braking, automatic emergency

133–135
Braking, dynamic emergency

104–105
Brightness

221
Bulbs

192
Bulbs (changing)

191–194
C
Cable, audio 239
Cable, Jack
239
Capacity, fuel tank

157
Care of the bodywork

181
Central locking

30, 33
Changing a bulb

191–194
Changing a fuse

194
Changing a wheel

184, 188
Changing a wiper blade

77