2021 PEUGEOT 508 service indicator

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Practical information
7The AdBlue® is contained in a special
tank holding about 17 litres.
Its capacity allows a driving range of
approximately 3,900
miles (6,500 km),
which
may vary considerably depending on your
driving style.
An alert system is triggered once the reserve
level is reached: it is then possible to drive for a
further 1,500 miles (2,400

km) before the tank is
empty and the vehicle is immobilised.
For more information on the Warning
and indicator lamps and the associated
alerts, or the Indicators, please refer to the
corresponding sections.
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a device
required by law prevents the engine from
being restarted.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of
emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet
the Euro 6 standard and the vehicle starts
polluting the environment.
In the event of a confirmed SCR system
malfunction, it is essential to visit a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
After 685 miles (1,100 km), a device is
automatically activated to prevent the engine
from starting.
In both cases, a range indicator indicates
the distance that can be travelled before the
vehicle is stopped.
Freezing of the AdBlue®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater for the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to continue driving
in very cold conditions.
Supply of AdBlue®
It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped
up as soon as the first alert is issued indicating
that the reserve level has been reached.
For the correct operation of the SCR
system:
–

Use
only AdBlue
® fluid that meets the ISO
22241 standard.
–

Never

transfer AdBlue
® to another container
as it would lose its purity.
–

Never

dilute AdBlue
® with water.
You can obtain AdBlue
® from a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop, as well as service
stations equipped with AdBlue
® pumps specially
designed for passenger vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates
above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for
at least a year.
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has
completely thawed out at room temperature.
Never store AdBlue® containers in your
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is
non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when
kept in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and running water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of
children, in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools

Hatchback
Reconnection
Front battery:

► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp
B fully down.
•

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
Rear battery:
►

Connect the
(-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
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.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode
N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of
the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only
to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.

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Alphabetical index
Reminder, lighting on 69
Remote control
27–31
Remote functions

168
Remotely operable functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)

26, 58
Removing a wheel

189–190
Removing the mat

62
Replacing bulbs

191–194
Replacing fuses

194
Replacing the air filter

177
Replacing the oil filter

177
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

177
Reservoir, screenwash

176
Reset trip

23
Rev counter

10
Reversing camera

117, 144–146
Reversing lamps

193–194
Roof bars

170–171
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

183
S
Safety, children 86, 89–97
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
177
Screen, cold climate

172
Screen menu map

218
Screenwash

76
Screenwash, front

76
Screenwash, rear

76
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

20, 178
Seat angle

45
Seat belts 84–85, 91
Seat belts, rear
84
Seat, rear bench

50
Seats, electric

46–47
Seats, front

45–47
Seats, heated

47
Seats, rear

50–51, 89
Selector, gear

106–109
Sensors (warnings)

11 7
Serial number, vehicle

210
Service indicator

18, 22
Servicing

18, 176, 178
Settings, equipment

24
Settings, system

221, 244
Shield, snow

172
Sidelamps

70, 192–194
Side parking sensors

143
Silent vehicle warning sound (Rechargeable
hybrid)

80
Ski flap

64
Smartphone

26, 60
Snow chains

115, 172
Snow screen

172
Socket, 12 V accessory

59, 63, 67
Socket, auxiliary

217, 239
Socket, Jack

239
Speakers

61
Speed limiter

120–123, 125
Speed limit recognition

118–119
Speedometer

10, 118
Sport mode

111 – 11 2
Spotlamps, side

72
Stability control (ESC)

82–83Starting a Diesel engine 157
Starting/Stopping the vehicle
101
Starting the engine

101–102
Starting the vehicle

102, 106–109
Starting using another battery

103, 195
State of charge, battery

25
Station, radio

214–215, 238
Steering mounted controls, audio

212, 225
Steering wheel, adjustment

48
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

181
Stopping the vehicle

102, 106–109
Stop & Start

23, 52, 55, 113–115, 157, 173, 177, 197
Storage

59, 61–64
Storage box

68
Storage compartments

59
Storage wells

64, 68
Storing driving positions

47
Stowing rings

64, 67
Sunroof, panoramic

42–43
Sunshine sensor

52
Sun visor

59
Suspension

178
Suspension with variable vibration
reduction

111
Switching off the engine

101
Synchronising the remote control

33
T
Tables of engines 208