2021 PEUGEOT 508 ECO mode

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Ease of use and comfort
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Intensive use of the air conditioning
reduces the vehicle range in Electric mode.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, the ventilation
system and the air flow 2 and air distribution
3 settings in the passenger compartment are
activated, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not include the air
conditioning system.
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.

Air distribution

1.Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
2. Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
7. Adjustable and closable air vents
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
► Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
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Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

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If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If 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
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Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

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We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
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
system, 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.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Intensive use of the air conditioning
reduces the vehicle range in Electric mode.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, the ventilation
system and the air flow 2 and air distribution
3 settings in the passenger compartment are
activated, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not include the air
conditioning system.
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) 10.
"Air Quality System" (AQS) function
(depending on version)
11 . Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (depending on version)
12. Automatic Visibility programme
13. Interior air recirculation
14. System switch-off
Adjusting the temperature
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.
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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.
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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

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When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
► Press button 6 to activate/deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be linked
to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).
It is available in the secondary page which can
be accessed via the " OPTIONS" button.
► Press button 8 to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
"OPTIONS" button to select one of the available
settings:
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"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
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"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 setting (shown by the
corresponding indicator lamp), press button

9

repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed.
To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats,
favour "Normal" and "Fast" settings.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of
AUTO mode,
the indicator lamp for the most recently selected
setting remains on.
Changing the 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
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
of these functions, while the system retains
automatic control of the other functions:
–

air flow
.
–

air distribution.
The indicator lamp in the " AUT

O” button goes
out if a setting is changed.
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Press button
5 again to reactivate the
automatic Comfort programme.
Adjusting the air flow
► Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) to increase
or decrease air flow.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according
to the request.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Adjusting the air distribution
► 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 system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed:
–

It lowers the temperature in summer
.
–

It increases the effectiveness of the demisting,
in winter

, above 3°C.
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Press button
4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.

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3When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
►

Press button
6 to activate/deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be linked
to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).
It is available in the secondary page which can
be accessed via the " OPTIONS" button.
►

Press button
8 to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).
Switching the system off
► Press button 14.
Its indicator lamp comes on and all of the other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all of the functions of the
air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
This function is activated automatically when the front screenwash is used or
reverse gear is engaged.
Front demisting
- defrosting
Automatic Visibility programme
This mode allows the windscreen and side
windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly
as possible.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the mode (confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The programme automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
It is possible to manually change the air flow
without deactivating the automatic Visibility
programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
In wintry conditions, before moving off,
remove all snow or ice on the windscreen
near the camera.
Otherwise, the operation of the equipment
using the camera may be affected.

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Ease of use and comfort
Programming
The heating or ventilation systems can be
programmed to switch on via the secondary
page of the "Climate" menu on the touch screen.
In the Climate > OPTIONS menu:
► Select Temperature conditioning .
► 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 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.


Heated windscreen

In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the area alongside
the left-hand windscreen pillar.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off



► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is activated when the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically when the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demisting/
defrosting
This demisting/de-icing only works with the engine running.
Depending on version, it also demists/de-ices
the door mirrors.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the indicator
lamp coming on/switching off).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
electrical current.
Switch off demisting/defrosting when
you no longer need it; reducing
electrical consumption in turn decreases
energy consumption.
Additional heating/ ventilation system
Only available for petrol or Diesel vehicles.




Heating
This is an additional and separate system which
heats the passenger compartment and improves
defrosting performance.
This indicator lamp is lit while the system is programmed or set in operation
remotely via the remote control.
It flashes during the whole duration of the
heating and goes off at the end of the heating
cycle or when 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.

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3Programming
The heating or ventilation systems can be
programmed to switch on via the secondary
page of the "Climate" menu on the touch screen.
In the Climate > OPTIONS menu:
► Select Temperature conditioning .
►

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 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.


On
► Pressing and holding this button starts
the heating immediately (confirmed by the
green indicator lamp coming on briefly).
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.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is
discharged.


► Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace
the battery .
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
If the system is switched on using the
long-range remote control, the maximum
heating duration is around 45
min. with a
Diesel engine, and around 30
min. with a
petrol engine.
The ventilation is activated provided that the battery is sufficiently charged.
The heating is activated provided that:
–

the battery charge and the fuel level are
sufficient,
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the engine has been started since the
previous heating cycle,
–


60
minutes have elapsed between two
heating requests.
Programmable heating is supplied by the
vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make sure
that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel tank is
on reserve, you are strongly recommended
not to programme the heating.
The additional heating must always be
switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk
of fire or explosion.

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To move one of the movable rings:
► While pressing the button, slide the ring in
its track.
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Once in the desired position, release the
button to lock it.
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o remove or refit one of the movable rings:
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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

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► Lift the boot floor as far as possible 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 traction battery charging cable
(Rechargeable 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.
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In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
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With the engine running, unlimited.

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




To avoid dazzling other road users, the height
of these headlamp beams must 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 level of charge in
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 light beam
of LED technology lamps - 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
dipped beam headlamps must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Consult 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:
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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 keep the direction indicators on 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
(Depending on version)
Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps
on the traffic side only.
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Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
upwards or downwards, depending on the side
of the traffic (e.g.

when parking on the right, push
the lighting control stalk down to light up on the
left).
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.