2023 PEUGEOT 508 ESP

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Ease of use and comfort
Front 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
Memorising driving
positions
Associated with the electrically-adjusted driver’s
seat, this function allows two driving positions
to be memorised, to make these adjustments
easier if there are frequent driver changes.
It records the electric adjustments made to the
seat and door mirrors.


Using buttons M/1/2
► Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.
►

Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.
►


Press button
M, then press button 1 or 2
within 4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
While the seat is moving, take care that
no person or object hinders the
automatic movement of the seat.
With the ignition on or engine running ►

Press button
1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
The recalling of stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running and when the outside temperature is
below 20°C.
►
Press the button corresponding to the seat.
►


Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►


T
o switch off the heating, press the button
until all of the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g.
illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode of the
Stop & Start.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Activation/Deactivation
In the Seats touch screen application,
select the Massage tab.
►

Select the driver or passenger seat.
The corresponding page is displayed with the
last memorised settings.
If the settings are suitable, press to
activate/deactivate the function in the
Seats application.
If no action is taken, the display returns to its
initial state.
The function status is not memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Changing settings
► In the Massage page, select the seat
concerned.
►

Select a massage intensity from the three
preset levels: "

1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"
(High).
►

Select another type of massage from those
offered.
The modifications are taken into account
immediately and memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
Once activated, the system starts a one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6
minutes of massage followed by 3 minutes at
rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the
cycle.
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►


Push the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®
The instrument panel information is
visible above the steering wheel, for greater
safety and driving comfort.
Adjust the steering wheel height so that it
does not obstruct the instrument panel.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Depending on version, the electrochrome system
uses a sensor that detects the level of exterior
brightness and that coming from the rear of the
vehicle, in order to automatically and gradually
switch between day and night usage.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.

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Ease of use and comfort
Adjustment



► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the door mirrors can
be folded electrically.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Electric unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle.
► From inside: with the ignition on, place
control
A in the central position and then pull it
rearwards.
The automatic folding/unfolding of the door mirrors is configured in the
Settings
> Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
–

A
few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
–

Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10

km/h).
– When the engine is switched off.It can be activated/deactivated in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Electrochrome interior rear
view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.


The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Rear 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.
From the passenger compartment

► Press backrest release handle 1 .

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Ease of use and comfort
3Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

T

o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop &
Start system, refer to the corresponding
section.
Eco driving mode
Selection of this mode optimises fuel
consumption, but limits the performance
of the heating and air conditioning, without
however deactivating them.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Intensive use of the air conditioning
reduces the vehicle range in Electric mode.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, the ventilation
system and the air flow 2 and air distribution
3 settings in the passenger compartment are
activated, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not include the air
conditioning system.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.

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Ease of use and comfort
This system works with the engine running, but
access to the ventilation and its controls remains
possible with the ignition on.
Press the Climate application button to
display the system controls page.




1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
5. Automatic air conditioning on/off and setting
(AUTO SOFT/AUTO NORMAL/AUTO
FAST)
6. Driver/front passenger temperature
synchronisation
7. AQS function only or Clean Cabin
(depending on version).
8. Maximum air conditioning
9. Front demisting/defrosting
10. Interior air recirculation
11 . Rear screen demisting/defrosting
12. Switching the system off
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each choose
their own temperature setting.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
►

Press one of the buttons
1 (+ or -) or drag
vertically to increase or decrease the value.
It is possible to go beyond the minimum and
maximum values by selecting respectively Low
or High.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
Temperature
synchronisation
The driver side temperature setting is applied to
the passenger side.
►

Press button
6-SYNC to activate/deactivate
the function.
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons.
Automatic air conditioning
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►

Press button
5-AUTO to activate/deactivate
the automatic mode of the air conditioning
system.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
The intensity of the automatic air conditioning
is modulated by choosing one of the following
settings:
–

AUT
O SOFT : provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow.
–

AUT
O NORMAL: offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation (default setting).
–

AUT
O FAST: provides dynamic and efficient
air distribution.
To change the AUTO mode, press button
5-AUTO successively.
To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats,
favour settings AUTO NORMAL and AUTO
FAST.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no
need to alter the value displayed to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Switching on/off



► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is activated when the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically when the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demisting/
defrosting
This demisting/de-icing only works with the engine running.
Depending on version, it also demists/de-ices
the door mirrors.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the indicator
lamp coming on/switching off).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
electrical current.
Switch off demisting/defrosting when
you no longer need it; reducing
electrical consumption in turn decreases
energy consumption.
Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
This function allows you to programme the
temperature in the passenger compartment to
reach a pre-defined, non-modifiable temperature
(approx. 21°C) before you enter the vehicle, on
the days and at the times of your choice.
This function is available when the vehicle is
connected or not connected.
Programming
In the Climate touch screen application,
select the Preconditioning tab.
►

Press
+ to add a programme.
►

Select the time of entry into the vehicle and
the desired days. Press

OK.
►

Press
ON to activate this programming.
The pre-conditioning sequence begins
approximately 45
minutes before the
programmed time when the vehicle is connected
(20

minutes when it is not connected) and is
maintained for 10
minutes after.




This indicator lamp comes on fixed when
a temperature pre-conditioning cycle is
programmed. It flashes when temperature pre-
conditioning is in progress.
You can set multiple programmes. Each one is saved in the system.
To optimise the driving range, we recommend
starting a programme while the vehicle is
connected.
The programming can also be carried out from a smartphone via the MYPEUGEOT
APP application.
For more information on Remotely operable
additional functions , refer to the corresponding
section.
The fan noise that occurs during temperature pre-conditioning is perfectly
normal.