2023 PEUGEOT 508 air conditioning

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Contents
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OverviewOverview 4
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Eco-driving
 1Dashboard instrumentsDriver information 10
Digital instrument panels 10
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Indicators 18
Manual test 21
Total distance recorder 22
Trip computer 22
10-inch touch screen 23
Remotely operable additional functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)
25
 2AccessElectronic key with remote control function
and built-in key 26
Keyless Entry and Start 28
Central locking 30
Back-up procedures 30
Alarm 32
Doors 34
Boot 35
Motorised tailgate 36
Electric windows 39
Panoramic sunroof 41
 3Ease of use and comfortDriving position 43
Front seats 44
Steering wheel adjustment 47
Mirrors 47
Rear seats 49
Heating and Ventilation 50
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 51
Front demisting/defrosting 54
Heated windscreen 54
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 55
Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
55
Front fittings 56
Courtesy lamps 59
Interior ambient lighting 60
Rear fittings 60
Boot fittings 61
 4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 66
Direction indicators 67
Headlamp beam height adjustment 67
Automatic illumination of headlamps 68
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 68
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
69
Peugeot Matrix LED Technology 2.0 69
Adaptive Frontlight System 70
Night Vision 71
Wiper control stalk 73
Changing a wiper blade 75
Automatic wipers 75
 5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 77
Hazard warning lamps 77
Horn 78
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid) 78
Emergency or assistance 78
Event Data Recording system 80
Electronic stability control (ESC) 81
Seat belts 83
Airbags 85
Active bonnet 87
Child seats 88
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 90
ISOFIX child seats 90
i-Size child seats 91
Installing child seats 93
Child lock 96
 6DrivingDriving recommendations 97
Starting/switching off the engine 99
Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles 99
Electric parking brake 101
Automatic gearbox 103
Active Suspension Control 106
Driving modes 106
Hill start assist 108
Gear shift indicator 109
Stop & Start 109
Tyre under-inflation detection 11 0
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
11 2
Shortcuts for driving aids 11 3
Road signs recognition 11 4
Speed limiter 11 8
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 11 9
Programmable cruise control 120

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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 and instrument panel controls
A. Instrument panel display mode:
Up/Down: display mode selection
Press: confirm a selection
B. Short press: system voice commands
Long press: smartphone voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume D.
Press: radio/media display
Up/Down: previous/next radio/media/
smartphone selection
Press: confirm a selection
E. Pick up/Hang up call
Access to the Phone application's call log
F. Select an audio source
G. Display the list of radio stations/audio tracks
Side control bar



1. Motorised tailgate
2. Lane positioning assist
3. Alarm
4. Temperature pre-conditioning operation
indicator lamp
5. Opening the fuel filler flap
Central control bars



1. Controls for the 10" HD touch screen
On/Off and Volume adjustment
HOME button
Access to the Shortcuts for driving aids
2. Heated windscreen
3. Maximum air conditioning
4. Front demisting/defrosting
5. Recirculation of interior air
6. Rear screen demisting/defrosting
7. Switching the air conditioning system off
8. Heated 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 lifting your foot fully 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).

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Eco-driving
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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Dashboard instruments
1Trips "1" and "2" are independent and are used
in the same way.
Definitions
Range
(miles or km)Distance that can still be travelled with the
fuel remaining in the tank (based on the
average fuel consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled).
This value may vary following a change in driving
style or terrain, leading to a significant change in
current fuel consumption.
When the range falls below 19 miles (30
km),
dashes are displayed.
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 62
miles (100
km).
Dashes appearing permanently in place of
numbers while driving indicates a malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Current consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)Calculated during the last few seconds.
This function is only displayed at speeds above
19 mph (30
km/h).
Average consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with the Stop & Start
function, a time counter calculates the time spent
in STOP mode during a journey.
The time counter is reset each time the ignition is
switched on.
10-inch touch screen
This system gives access to the following elements:
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T
ime and exterior temperature.
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Heating/air conditioning system controls and
reminders of settings.
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Settings for driving aid functions, comfort and
safety functions, audio equipment and digital
instrument panel.
– Settings of functions specific to rechargeable
hybrid vehicles.
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Display of visual manoeuvring aid functions.
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Interactive handbook.
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V
ideo tutorials (e.g. screen management,
driving aids, voice recognition).
–

Audio equipment and telephone controls with
display of

associated information.
–

Connected services and display of associated
information.
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Navigation system controls and display
of associated information (depending on
equipment).
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V
oice recognition (depending on equipment).
For safety reasons, always stop the
vehicle before performing operations
that require sustained attention.
Some functions are not accessible while
driving.
Recommendations
This screen uses capacitive sensing technology.
– Do not use pointed objects on the touch
screen.
–

Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.
–


Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.
Main controls
Access to one of the home pages Return to the first home page

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Dashboard instruments
Direct access to the Climate application
Direct access to the Shortcuts for
driving aids
►

Swipe down from the upper edge of the touch
screen to access a list of quick settings (e.g.
Brightness

, Diagnostics).
►

Depending on the pages displayed on the
screen, with or without the context menu, scroll
the text by swiping with your finger

, as with a
smartphone.
From any page, press the touch screen
with three fingers to display the
applications wall.
Show/Hide context menu
Return to the previous page
►

T

o change the status of a function, press the
description for the corresponding line (change
confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left:
function activated/deactivated).
Access additional information on the function
Access to function parameters
Adding/Removing shortcuts
Short press, ignition off: system on/off.
Short press, ignition on: mute/restore
sound. Long press, ignition on: start standby mode
(mute sound, screens and clock display off).
Rotation: volume adjustment.
Applications
Press this button to access the
applications wall.
To obtain information about the other
applications not listed here, refer to the sections
describing the audio and telematic systems.
ADAS
Activation/Deactivation and configuration
of the driving aid functions.
Climate
Settings for temperature, air flow, etc.
For more information on Dual-zone automatic
air conditioning , refer to the corresponding
section.
Seats
Activation/Deactivation and configuration
of the seat comfort functions (massages).
For more information on the Multi-point
massages , refer to the corresponding section.
Settings
Main settings for the audio system, touch
screen and digital instrument panel.
Activation/Deactivation and configuration of
the exterior lighting, vehicle access and safety
functions.
Energy
Access to the rechargeable hybrid system
features (energy flow, consumption statistics,
deferred charging, e
- SAVE function).
Energy application
Energy Flow
The page shows the operation of the
rechargeable hybrid system in real time.
1.Active driving mode
2. Petrol engine
3. Electric motor(s)
4. Traction battery charge level
The energy flows have a specific colour for each
type of driving:
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Blue: 100% electrical energy
.
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White: energy from the petrol engine.
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Green: energy recovery
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Statistics
This page shows electrical energy and fuel
consumption statistics.

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

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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

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►

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

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

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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:
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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.