2021 PEUGEOT 508 remote control

194
In the event of a breakdown
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
► Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
Model with adaptive 3D Full LED
lamps


1. Direction indicators (LED)
2. Brake lamps (LED)
3. Sidelamps / Daytime running lamps (LED)
4. Reversing lamps (P21W)
5. Foglamps (P21W)
Reversing lamps / Foglamps.

Reversing lamps

Foglamps
These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear
bumper.
►

Pass your hand under the bumper
.
►

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn and
remove it.
►

T
urn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.
To change the bulb within a few minutes of switching off the ignition, take care not
to touch the exhaust - risk of burns!
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
PEUGEOT accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied or
not recommended by PEUGEOT and not
installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.

195
In the event of a breakdown
8Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


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

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

198
In the event of a breakdown
The batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling batteries.
All operations on the batteries must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to
avoid the risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Replacing the batteries
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not start or jump start another vehicle
from the vehicle’s batteries.
Accessing the batteries
Front
The front battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Rear
The rear battery is located in the boot.
To reach the battery:


► Lift the boot floor .
(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic
cover (not accessible).
(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release
connector.
Charging the front battery
using a battery charger
For optimum service life of the front battery, it
is essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the front 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 front battery yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage
of 12
V.

251
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

252
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

254
Alphabetical index
Histogramme, fuel consumption 25–26
Horn
80
I
i-Cockpit® amplify function 47
Ignition
103, 242
Ignition on

103
Immobiliser, electronic

101
Indicator, AdBlue® range

20
Indicator, coolant temperature

19
Indicator, engine oil level

19
Indicators, direction

70, 193
Inflating tyres

178, 210
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

185, 187
Infrared camera

74, 117
Instrument panel

10–11, 11, 22–23, 23, 118
Instrument panel (Rechargeable hybrid)

10
Internet browser

233, 236
ISOFIX mountings

93
J
Jack 184–185, 188, 239
Jump starting
195
K
Key 27–28, 31
Key, electronic
29–30
Keyless Entry and Starting

29–31, 101–102
Key not recognised

103
Key with remote control

27, 101
Kit, hands-free

219, 241
Kit, puncture repair

184–185
Kit, temporary puncture repair

184–187
L
Labels 6
Labels, identification
210
Lamp, boot

68
Lamps, parking

70
Lamps, rear

193–194
Lams with Full LED technology

71, 73, 192
Lane assist

125, 129–131
Lane departure warning active

137, 142
Leather (care)

182
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

70, 192–194
Level, AdBlue®

176
Level, brake fluid

176
Level, Diesel additive

176–177
Level, engine coolant

19, 176
Level, engine oil

19, 175
Levels and checks

175–177
Level, screenwash fluid

76, 176
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

70, 192–194
Lighting, cornering 73–74
Lighting dimmer
22
Lighting, exterior

69, 72
Lighting, guide-me home

28, 71–72
Lighting, interior

62–63
Lighting, mood

63
Lighting, welcome

71–72
Loading

170–171
Load reduction mode

173
Locating your vehicle

28
Locking

28, 30
Locking from the inside

33
Locking the doors

33
Long objects, transporting

64
Low fuel level

157
Lumbar

45–46
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 161–162
Maintenance (advice)
160, 181
Maintenance, routine

117, 176, 178
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

11 6
Map reading lamps

62
Markings, identification

210
Massage function

47
Massage, multi-point

47
Mat

62, 117
Memorising a speed

125
Menu

218
Menu, main

24

255
Alphabetical index
Menus (audio) 213–214, 225–226
Menu short cuts
24
Messages

243
Messages, quick

243
Mirror, rear view

49
Mirrors, door

48–49, 56, 140
Mirror, vanity

59
Misfuel prevention

158–159
Mobile application

25–26, 58, 166, 168
Motor, electric

111–112, 159, 208
Motorised tailgate

37–38
Mountings, ISOFIX

93
N
Navigation 230–232
Navigation, connected
233–235
Net, high load retaining

66–67
Night vision

74
Night Vision

74
O
Obstacle detection 142
Oil change
175
Oil consumption

175
OIl, engine

175
On-board tools

68, 184–185
Opening the bonnet

173–174
Opening the boot

29, 36
Opening the doors 29, 35
Opening the windows
27
P
Pads, brake 177–178
Paint
181, 210
Paint colour code

210
Parcel shelf, rear

65
Park Assist

148
Parking brake, electric

103–105, 177
Parking sensors, audible and visual

142
Parking sensors, front

143
Parking sensors, rear

142
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Rechargeable hybrid)

26, 58
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)

80
Personalisation

11
Plates, identification

210
Player, Apple®

217, 240
Player, USB

216, 239
Port, USB

59, 63, 216, 218, 235, 239
Power

21
Power indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)

9, 10, 21
Pressures, tyres

178, 186, 188, 210
Pre-tensioning seat belts

85
Priming pump

184
Priming the fuel system

183
Profiles

221, 244
Programmable cruise control

123
Protecting children 86, 89–97
Puncture
185–186, 188
R
Radar (warnings) 11 7
Radio
214–215, 238
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)

216, 239
Range, AdBlue®

20, 176
RDS

215, 238
READY lamp

173
Rear screen, demisting

56
Rechargeable hybrid engine

9, 25, 172–173, 200, 208
Rechargeable hybrid system

6, 9, 25,
102, 112, 159
Recharging the battery

196, 198–199
Recharging the traction battery

163
Recharging the traction battery (
Rechargeable hybrid)

159, 166–168
Recirculation, air

54–55
Recovery

200–202
Recovery of the vehicle

200–202
Reduction of electrical load

173
Regeneration of the particle filter

177
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)

109
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

11 6
Reinitialising the remote control

33

256
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