2021 PEUGEOT 508 remove seats

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
Favour the use of the "Eco" driving mode by
selecting it using the "DRIVE MODE" control.
With an EAT8 gearbox, with the gear selector in
mode
D, and except in Sport mode, favour "free-
wheeling" by gradually and fully lifting your foot
off the accelerator pedal in order to save fuel.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g.
sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g.
film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–

before a long journey
.
–

at each change of season.
–


after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.

engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
has a fault, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle's
nitrogen oxide emissions to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).
Optimising the driving range
(rechargeable hybrid vehicles)
Connect the vehicle as soon as possible.
Favour the ECO zone of the power indicator by
driving smoothly and at a steady speed.
Anticipate slowing down as much as possible
and, if possible, favour decelerations with
regenerative braking mode activated (power
indicator in the CHARGE zone).
With the vehicle connected, carry out
temperature pre-conditioning before setting off.
To optimise consumption during a journey:
► Programme a destination in the vehicle’s
GPS navigation system.
► Select the Hybrid driving mode.
► Make sure that the battery charge level is
close to maximum.
► Do not use the e-Save function while driving.
► Use the heating/air conditioning system
wisely.

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Access
When selective unlocking is activated,
the electronic key must be close to the
rear of the vehicle.
The tailgate is not designed to hold a bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
► Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
► Release the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.

control unlocking button permits unlocking of
the driver's door only.
From inside

► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
The window automatically comes down by a few
millimetres, allowing the door to be sealed when
closed.
With selective unlocking activated:
– Opening the driver's door unlocks
the driver's door only (if the vehicle has not
already been completely unlocked).
–

Opening one of the passenger doors
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
Closing

The window automatically goes back up after
a few seconds and adjusts to seal the window
perfectly.
Beware of the risk of trapping your
fingers when the window comes up
automatically.
– If a door is not properly closed, this
warning lamp comes on accompanied by
a message if the engine is running, and an
audible signal when the vehicle is travelling at
more than 6
mph (10 km/h).
When washing the vehicle
First lock the vehicle using the remote
control or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the doors closed.
Avoid spraying the upper part of the windows.
Keep the end of the high-pressure lance at
least 1 metre away from the door and window
seals.
Clean the door and window seals regularly
with a cloth wetted with demineralised water,
then dry with a soft cloth.
Looking after the seals
From time to time, the rubber door and
window seals must be sprayed with a silicone
type care product to prevent premature wear
and sealing problems.
This also makes the doors easier to open,
especially in winter to prevent freezing.
In case of battery failure
The micro-descent system may not
operate:
►

Open the driver's door gently
.
►

Recharge or replace the battery
.
►

Switch on the ignition again.
►


Slightly lower all the windows using the
driver's side electric window switches.
►


Reinitialise the windows.
Boot
Opening the tailgate

► With the vehicle unlocked or with the
electronic key in the recognition zone, press the
central tailgate control.
►

Raise the tailgate.

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Access
► remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
For more information on the Towing device
with quickly detachable towball , refer to the
corresponding section.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear
5. Deactivation of electric window controls
located by rear seats
Locking the rear doors - Electric child lock
(depending on version)
For more information on the Electric child lock,
refer to the corresponding section.
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.

► Position yourself behind the vehicle by the
number plate and perform a "kicking" movement
in the "
OK" detection zone.
The "kicking" movement must be given forwards,
smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical
movement from low to high. Raise the foot
sufficiently and remove it immediately.
Recognition of the "kicking" movement is
confirmed by the lighting of the direction
indicators followed by an audible signal.
"Sideward kicking" movements do not
work. If the "kicking" movement has not
been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before
repeating the movement.
Do not perform repetitive "kicking"
movements.
If the motorised tailgate has not started to open,
check that:
–

the function is activated.
–


the electronic key is on your person, outside
the vehicle in the rear recognition area.
–


the "kicking" movement was performed in the
detection zone, close enough to the bumper

.
–

the foot was removed from the bumper quickly
enough.
Automatic locking with the hands-free
function


► To activate/deactivate the automatic locking
of the vehicle when closing the tailgate with the
hands-free function, press this button.
The green indicator lamp comes on to indicate
that the function is activated.
Recommendations on the
hands-free function (Hands-
Free Tailgate Access)
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (e.g. smartphone).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
–

hitching up or removing a trailer;
–


fitting or removing a bicycle carrier;
–


loading
or unloading bicycles on/from a bicycle
carrier;
–

depositing or lifting something behind the
vehicle;
–


an animal approaches the rear bumper;
–


washing the vehicle;
–


maintenance is performed on the vehicle;
–


accessing the spare wheel.
T

o avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
Towing device
The installation of a towing device may
disturb the detection system.
To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate
while operating the towing device:

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Access
2► remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
For more information on the T
owing device
with quickly detachable towball , refer to the
corresponding section.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear
5. Deactivation of electric window controls
located by rear seats
Locking the rear doors - Electric child lock
(depending on version)
For more information on the Electric child lock,
refer to the corresponding section.
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its resistance point: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
Window controls remain operational for
approximately 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition or after locking the vehicle.
After that time, the controls are disabled.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition or
unlock the vehicle.
Anti-pinch
If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear electric
windows


For your children's safety, press control 5 to
deactivate the controls for the rear electric
windows, irrespective of their positions.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes
on and a confirmation message is displayed.
The lamp will remain lit until the controls are
reactivated.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.
In the event of a serious impact, use of
the rear electric window controls is
re-enabled, if they had been deactivated.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
►

Lower the window fully
, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
►

Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press
the relevant control.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window controls, it is important to

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Ease of use and comfort
3Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upwards:
► Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►

Depending on equipment, press lug A

or
button B and then, while still pressing, lower the
head restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top
of the head.
Removing a head restraint
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
► Press lug A to release the head restraint and
raise it fully.
►

Stow the head restraint securely
.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
►

Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Manually-adjustable seats
Longitudinal

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►

Release the control bar to lock the seat in
position on one of the notches.
Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise or push it
downwards to lower , until you obtain the position
required.
Backrest angle

► Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle.
Seats with electric lumbar
adjustment
In addition to the previously mentioned
manual adjustments, this seat features electric
adjustment of the lumbar support.

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Ease of use and comfort
From the passenger compartment

► Press backrest release handle 1.

► Guide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
An LED, located below the interior rear
view mirror and visible from outside the
vehicle, lights up blue to indicate that the
vehicle is being driven in Electric mode
(depending on country of sale).
Rear seats
Rear head restraints

High position (use):
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
Low position (stowing; when the seats are not
in use):
►

Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
► First tilt the corresponding backrest.
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
►

Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
►

Store the head restraint.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests

Each section of the backrest has one or two
release controls:
–

A
grip 1 on the outer edge of the backrest.
–

A
lever 2 on the boot side trim (SW).
The backrests should only be manoeuvred when the vehicle is
stationary.
First steps:
►

Lower the head restraints, or remove them
when carrying heavy loads.
►


Lift up the rear armrest.
►


If necessary
, move the front seats forward.
►

Check
that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g.
clothing,
luggage).
►

Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator in the release grip is visible.

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Ease of use and comfort
3For information on installing the High
load retaining net (SW) , refer to the
corresponding section.
Load space cover
(Hatchback)


It consists of two parts:
– a removable part A
, fixed to the rear pillars of
the passenger compartment,
–

a removable part B

, fixed to the frame of the
rear screen.


To remove part A:
► Note the direction of fitting.
►

Unclip the rear mounting 1

on each side.
►

Unclip the front mounting 2

on each side.
This shelf can only be fitted in one direction.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order.


To remove part B:
► Unclip the two side mountings 3
.
►

Pull the load space cover forwards to extract
the two rear mountings 4

from the frame.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
Load space cover (SW)
Access

► Push the handle down, the load space cover
automatically rises along the boot pillars.
To reel in

► Pull the handle towards you, the load space
cover will automatically roll up.
The moving part
A can be folded against the
backrests of the rear seats.

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Ease of use and comfort
► Check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly.
Never reposition the rear seats while the
net's roller is attached to the folded
backrests.
Row 2

► Roll up then remove the load space cover.
► Fold down the rear seats.
► Position the left-hand end of the net roller in
side support 3 by reaching from the left-hand
side of the passenger compartment.
► Position the right-hand end of the net roller in
side support 4 by reaching from the right-hand
side of the passenger compartment.
► Press each side to lock in the roller; the red
indicators must not be visible.
► Unroll the net from the boot.
Removal

► Compress the control B and lift the load
space cover on the right then on the left to
remove it.
Installation

► Position the left-hand end of the load space
cover roller in its location 1
behind the rear left
seat.
►

Compress the roller control B

and put the
roller in place in its location 2 on the right.
►

Release the control to secure the load space
cover

.
►

Unroll it until it clips on the boot pillars.
In the event of sudden deceleration,
objects placed on the load space cover
can turn into projectiles.
High load retaining net (SW)

Hooked onto the special upper and lower fixings,
this removable net allows the use of the entire
loading volume up to the roof:
– behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear
seats are folded,
–

behind the rear seats (row 2) when the load
space cover is removed.
It protects the occupants in case of
sudden braking.
Row 1

► Fold down the rear seats .
► Remove the rear head restraints.
►

Position the net's roller above the two rails
(located on the back of the folded rear seats).
►


Slide the two rails B

in the grooves A and
push the roller from left to right to secure it.
►

Unroll the net without stretching it.
►


Position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 1

.
►

Compress the net's metal bar
, then pull it to
position the other end in the other upper fixing 1.