2021 PEUGEOT 508 fuel reserve

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Instruments
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
Engine pre-heating (Diesel)Temporarily on (up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
–

the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Low fuel levelFixed, with the reserve level shown in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message.
When it first comes on, you have approximately
6 litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800
km). Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100
km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100
km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented , or carry out
(3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
® or carry
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.
A malfunction of the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the

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Instruments
eSave
The eSave function makes it possible to reserve
all or part of the electrical energy in the traction
battery for later use during a journey (e.g. driving
in an urban area or in an area reserved for
electric vehicles).
►

Select the electric range to be reserved ( 10
km

, 20 km or the full range MAX) then activate
the function by pressing ON.
Activation of the function is confirmed by
the lighting of this indicator lamp on the
instrument panel and the
indication of the energy
reserve in miles or kms.
►

T

o use the energy reserve, choose the
Electric driving mode in the mode selector.
If the requested range exceeds the
available range (not recommended), the
internal combustion engine starts to recharge
the traction battery up to the requested
threshold. This leads to excessive fuel
consumption.
Remote functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)


The following functions are
available from the MYPEUGEOT
APP application, which is
accessible from a smartphone:
–

Managing the traction battery charging
(deferred charging).
–

Managing the temperature pre-conditioning.
–


V

iewing the state of charge and range of the
vehicle.
Installation procedure
► Download the MYPEUGEOT APP app from
the appropriate online store for your smartphone.
►

Create an account.
►


Enter the vehicle’
s VIN (code beginning with
"VF" on the vehicle registration certificate).
For more information on Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Network coverage
In order to be able to use the various
remotely operable features, ensure that your
vehicle is located in an area covered by the
mobile network.
A lack of network coverage may prevent
communication with the vehicle (for example,
if it is in an underground car park). In such
cases, the application will display a message
indicating that the connection with the vehicle
could not be established.

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Ease of use and comfort
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,
–


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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Compatibility of fuels
Petrol fuels conforming to the EN228 standard
containing up to 5% and 10% ethanol
respectively.

Diesel fuels conforming to the EN590, EN16734
and EN16709 standards and containing up to
7%, 10%, 20% and 30% fatty acid methyl ester
respectively. The use of B20 or B30 fuels, even
occasionally, imposes special maintenance
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".

Paraffinic Diesel fuel conforming to the EN15940
standard.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (e.g. pure or diluted vegetable or animal
oils, domestic fuel) is strictly prohibited - risk
of damaging the engine and fuel system!
The only fuel additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715001 (petrol)
or B715000 (Diesel) standards.
Diesel at low temperature
At temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the
formation of paraffins in summer-type Diesel fuels could prevent the engine from operating
correctly
. In these temperature conditions, use
winter-type Diesel fuel and keep the fuel tank
more than 50 % full.
At temperatures below -15 °C (+5 °F) to avoid
problems starting, it is best to park the vehicle
under shelter (heated garage).
Travelling abroad
Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s
engine.
In certain countries, the use of a particular
fuel may be required (specific octane rating,
specific trade name, etc.) to ensure correct
operation of the engine.
For all additional information, consult a dealer.
Refuelling
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 62
litres (Petrol), 55 litres (Diesel) or 43 litres
(Rechargeable hybrid).
Reserve level: approximately 6 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached, this
warning lamp lights up on the instrument
panel, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal. When it first comes on,
about 6 litres of fuel remain.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp
appears every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by the message and the audible
signal. When driving, this message and audible
signal are repeated with increasing frequency as
the fuel level drops towards 0.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
For more information on Running out of fuel
(Diesel), refer to the corresponding section.
A small arrow by the warning lamp indicates which side of the vehicle the
fuel filler flap is located on.
Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
Refuelling
Any addition of fuel must be in quantities of at
least 10 litres, in order to be registered by the
fuel gauge.
Opening the filler flap may create a noise caused
by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel
system.
The filler cap is built into the filler flap or must be
unscrewed (depending on version).
To refuel in complete safety:
►

Always switch off the engine.

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7Diesel fuel system
This system is under very high pressure.
All work must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even with
the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel when the
ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped
with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer
to the illustration of the corresponding engine
compartment.
►

Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely

.
►

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.


► Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down,
then pull it out again to visually check the oil
level: the correct level is between marks A
(max)
and B (min).
Do not start the engine if the level is:
–

above mark
A: contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
–

below mark B

: top up the engine oil
immediately.
Oil grade
Before topping up or changing the
engine oil, check that the oil is suitable
for your engine and complies with the
recommendations in the service schedule
supplied with the vehicle (or available
from your PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop).
Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate
your warranty in the event of engine failure.
Topping up the engine oil level
For the location of the engine oil filler cap, please
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
illustration.
►

Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills
on engine components (risk of fire).

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► Wait a few minutes before checking the level
again using the dipstick.
►
T
op up the level if necessary.
►

After checking the level, carefully screw the
oil filler cap back on

and replace the dipstick in
its tube.
The oil level indication displayed on the instrument panel when the ignition is
switched on is not valid for 30 minutes
following an addition of oil.
Brake fluid
The level of this fluid should be close to the "MAX" mark. If not, check the brake
pads for wear.
To know how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Clean the cap before removing it to refill.
Use only DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
Engine coolant
It is normal to top up this fluid between
two services.
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A level of coolant that is too low risks causing
major damage to the engine; the coolant level
must be close to the "MAX" mark without ever
going above it.
If the level is close to or below the " MIN" mark, it
is essential to top it up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at
least one hour after switching off the engine
before carrying out any work.
In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need
to top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap
and top up to the required level.
Screenwash fluid
Top up to the required level when necessary.
Fluid specification
The fluid must be topped up with a pre-mixed
product.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid
containing an anti-freeze agent which is
appropriate for the temperature conditions
must be used in order to protect the system's
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).
Filling with pure water is prohibited in all
circumstances (risk of freezing,
limescale, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive (Diesel
with particle filter)
On reaching the minimum level in the
particle filter additive tank, this warning
lamp comes on fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a warning message.
Topping up
The topping up of this additive must be carried
out quickly.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered when the reserve level is
reached.
For more information on the Indicators and in
particular the AdBlue range indicators, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in
accordance with regulations, you must top up the
AdBlue tank.
For more information on AdBlue
® (BlueHDi),
and in particular the supply of AdBlue, refer to
the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers
very specific products.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
Check regularly that the terminals are correctly
tightened (versions without quick-release
terminals) and that the connections are clean.
For more information on the precautions
to take before any work on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out only by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Passenger compartment
filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,

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Alphabetical index
E
EBFD 82
Eco-driving (advice)
8
ECO mode

111
Economy mode

173
Electric automatic gearbox (Rechargeable
hybrid)

109
Electric windows

41
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

82
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

82
Emergency call

80–81
Emergency switching off

103
Emergency warning lamps

79, 183
Emissions control system, SCR

20, 178
Energy economy mode

173
Energy flows

25
Energy recovery

21, 109
Engine

178
Engine compartment

173–174
Engine, Diesel

157, 175, 183, 206–207
Engine, petrol

112, 174, 204
Engines

203–204, 206–207
Environment

8, 32, 57
e-Save function (energy reserve)

26
ESC (electronic stability control)

82
Expanded traffic sign recognition

121
Exterior lighting

72
F
Fatigue detection 136
Filling the AdBlue® tank
176, 179
Filling the fuel tank

157–158
Filter, air

177
Filter, oil

177
Filter, particle

176–177
Filter, passenger compartment

52, 177
Fitting a wheel

189–190
Fitting roof bars

170–171
Fittings, boot

64
Fittings, interior

59
Fittings, rear

63
Flap, charging

168
Flap, fuel filler

157–158
Flashing indicators

70, 193
Flat bed (recovery)

200
Fluid, brake

176
Fluid, engine coolant

176
Foglamps, rear

69, 194
Folding the rear seats

50–51
Four-wheel drive (4WD)

113, 172
Frequency (radio)

238
Fuel

8, 157
Fuel consumption

8, 21
Fuel tank

157–159
Full Park Assist

151
Fuses

194
G
Gauge, fuel 157
Gearbox, automatic
106–108, 110, 177, 196
Gearbox, manual

11 0
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator

11 3
Glove box

59
G.P.S.

232
Grab handles

59
H
Hands-free access 39–40
Hands-free tailgate
38–40
Hazard warning lamps

79, 183
Headlamp adjustment

71
Headlamp adjustment

71
Headlamps, automatic dipping

72–73
Headlamps, automatic illumination

71
Headlamps, dipped beam

192–193
Headlamps, halogen

71, 192
Headlamps, main beam

72, 192–193
Head restraints, front

45
Head restraints, rear

50–51
Heating

51, 56–57
Heating, additional

56–57
Heating, programmable

26, 56–58
Hi-Fi system

61
High voltage

159
Hill start assist

11 0 – 111