2021 PEUGEOT 508 service

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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are provided
for information. The presence and location of
some elements vary depending on the version
or trim level.
Instruments and controls



1. Sunroof and blind controls
Touch-sensitive courtesy lamp/Front touch-
sensitive reading lamps
2. Warning lamp display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
Emergency call/Assistance call
3. Interior mirror/Driving in Electric mode
indicator LED
4. Head-up digital display
5. Side control bar/Ticket holder
6. Fusebox
7. Bonnet release
8. Door mirror and electric window control
panel
9. Front armrest
Auxiliary (Jack) socket
10. 12
V socket or USB sockets
11 . Front passenger airbag 12.
Glove box
Centre console

1.Hazard warning lamps
Central locking
2. 8" touch screen with
PEUGEOT
Connect Radio
or 10" HD touch screen
with
PEUGEOT Connect Nav
3.12

V socket/USB socket(s)
Storage
Wireless smartphone charger
4. Gearbox control
Full Park Assist
5. Starting/Switching off the engine with START/
STOP
6. Electric parking brake
7. Driving mode selector
Steering-mounted controls

1.Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Service indicator
2. Wiper controls/Screenwash/Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Horn/Driver front airbag
5. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive cruise control
6. Audio system setting controls
A. Choice of instrument panel display mode
B. Voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume
D. Select previous/next media
Confirm a selection
E. Access the Telephone menu
Manage calls
F. Select an audio source

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Overview
Steering-mounted controls

1.Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Service indicator
2. Wiper controls/Screenwash/Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Horn/Driver front airbag
5. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive cruise control
6. Audio system setting controls
A. Choice of instrument panel display mode
B. Voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume
D. Select previous/next media
Confirm a selection
E. Access the Telephone menu
Manage calls
F. Select an audio source G.
Display the list of radio stations/audio tracks
Side control bar



1. Halogen headlamp beam height adjustment
2. Motorised tailgate
3. Active lane departure warning system
4. Lane positioning assist
5. Alarm
6. Temperature pre-conditioning operation
indicator lamp
7. Heated windscreen
8. Opening the fuel filler flap
Central control bars



1. Controls for the 8" touch screen
with
PEUGEOT Connect Radio or 10" HD
touch screen with
PEUGEOT Connect Nav
Access to the Energy menu
2. Heated seats
3. Stop & Start
4. Windscreen and front windows demisting
5. Recirculation of interior air
6. Rear screen de-icing
7. Automatic air conditioning

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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:
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before a long journey
.
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at each change of season.
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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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Instruments
1Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the
flap.
12V battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g.

dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►

With the automatic gearbox, fit the chocks
against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access, accompanied by
an audible signal.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Active Suspension ControlFixed.
A malfunction of the active suspension
system is detected.
Reinitialise the system:
►

Switch the ignition off and wait for at least 30
seconds.
►


Switch the ignition on again and wait for at
least 5 seconds before starting the engine.
If the problem persists, carry out (3).
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With an automatic gearbox, select mode

P
.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution

(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults
yourself, such as changing the battery in the
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry
out (3).

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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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passenger (depending on version) has been
detected as present but the corresponding seat
belt has not been fastened.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is restarted,
and at speeds above approximately 31 mph
(50

km/h).
At speeds below 31
mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance. If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the
message "Anti roll-back system
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Active lane departure warning systemFixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the direction
indicators.
The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory on the side of the detected lane
marking.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Fixed, accompanied by the display
of a message and an audible
signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Lane positioning assistFixed, accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
AirbagsFixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The active bonnet has been triggered.
Do not touch the bonnet.
Call a roadside assistance provider or carry
out (3) while driving no faster than 19 mph (30
km/h).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the “ON” position.
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat
- risk of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF ” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Under-inflationFixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too
low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.

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1Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Parking sensorsFixed, accompanied by an onscreen
message and an audible signal.
The system is deactivated.
Fixed, associated with the Service
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Stop & StartFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated
manually.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop.
Press the button to reactivate Stop & Start.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated automatically.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
–

below 0°C. –


above +35°C.
For more information, refer to the
Driving
section.
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a
message.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Night VisionFixed.
The function has been activated, but
the vehicle is travelling too fast or the exterior
temperature conditions are outside the operating
range.
The display is available with " Night vision"
mode but the system does not emit an alert.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
A function or camera malfunction is detected.
Carry out (2).
Rear foglampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Vehicle ready to drive (Rechargeable
hybrid)
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive.
The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a
speed of approximately 3 mph (5
km/h) and
lights up again when the vehicle stops moving.
The lamp will go out when you turn off the
engine and exit the vehicle.
Park Assist or Full Park AssistFixed.
The function is active.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Lane positioning assistFixed.
The function has been activated.
All conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.