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Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 508.
This document contains the key information and recommendations you 
will need to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety. We strongly 
recommend familiarising yourself with it, as well as the Maintenance and 
Warranty Guide.
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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
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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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Electronic key with 
remote control function 
and built-in key
Remote control function 
 
The remote control can be used to perform 
the following remote functions (depending on 
version):
– 
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–
 
Unlocking - Opening the boot.
–
 
Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–
 
Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–
 
Locating the vehicle.
–
 
Closing the windows.
–
 
Closing the sunroof.
–
 
Activating the vehicle’
 s electronic immobiliser.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be 
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the 
remote control, the central locking, the battery, 
etc. For more information on the Back-up 
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control 
built-in key, you can perform the following 
operations:
–
 
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–
 
Activation/Deactivation of the manual child 
lock.
–
 
Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger 
airbag.
–
 
Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors. 
 
► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull 
and hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always 
keep it with you to be able to carry out 
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle  
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is 
configured in the  Settings
  > Vehicle 
touch screen application.
Complete unlocking
► If the selective unlocking is deactivated, 
press the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Press the unlocking button.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are 
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable 
hybrid).
►
 
Press it 
 again to unlock the other doors and 
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the 
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking and alarm 
deactivation is confirmed by the flashing of the 
sidelamps and/or daytime running lamps.
The door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking and opening of 
the tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate 
is deactivated and its motorised operation is 
activated.
► With a motorised  tailgate: press and 
hold this button to unlock the boot and 
trigger the motorised opening of the tailgate.    

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to enter the passenger compartment in an 
emergency.
As a safety precaution, take the electronic key 
with you when leaving the vehicle, even for a 
short time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a 
PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys 
in your possession are the only ones able to 
start the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Start 
 
This system allows the unlocking, locking 
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the 
electronic key on your person in the recognition 
zone A.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is 
configured in the  Settings
  > Vehicle 
touch screen application.
Complete unlocking
► Pass your hand behind the handle of one 
of the four doors or press the tailgate opening 
control.
If the motorised tailgate opening control is 
activated, this action triggers its automatic 
opening.
Opening the windows
Depending on version, keeping your hand 
behind the door handle or maintaining the 
press on the tailgate opening control allows the 
windows to be opened to the desired position.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Pass your hand behind the driver ’s door 
handle.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are 
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable 
hybrid).
►
 
T
 o unlock the vehicle completely, pass your 
hand behind the handle of one of the passenger 
doors with the electronic key close to the 
passenger door, or press the tailgate opening 
control with the electronic key close to the rear of 
the vehicle.
Complete or selective unlocking, and 
deactivation of the alarm depending on version, 
is confirmed by the flashing of the sidelamps 
and/or daytime running lamps.
The door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking of the tailgate
► Press the tailgate opening control to unlock 
just the boot.
The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the tailgate is 
deactivated, pressing this control also 
unlocks the doors.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking 
 
► Press the handle on one of the four doors 
(at the markings) or the locking control on the 
tailgate.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the 
electronic keys is left inside the vehicle.
Closing the windows and sunroof
Maintaining pressure on the door handle or 
the tailgate control allows the windows and, 
depending on version, the sunroof to be closed 
to the desired position.    

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2This operation also closes the sunroof blind.
Make sure that no item or person could 
prevent the correct closing of the 
windows and sunroof.
Pay particular attention to children when 
operating windows.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm 
depending on version, is confirmed by the 
temporary lighting of the direction indicators.
The door mirrors fold.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door 
controls inoperative. It also disables the 
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it 
is deadlocked.
 
 
► Press the handle on one of the four doors 
(at the markings) or the locking control on the 
tailgate to lock the vehicle.
►
 
Press it again within 5 seconds to deadlock 
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting 
of the direction indicators).
"Peugeot Adaptive LED Technology"
With the Full LED 3D rear lamps, the 
lamps illuminate in a scrolling pattern upon 
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open 
or if the electronic key for the Keyless 
Entry and Start
 
 system has been left inside 
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or 
tailgate are not subsequently opened,   the 
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after 
about 30
  seconds. If fitted to the vehicle, the 
alarm is automatically reactivated (if 
previously activated).
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door  mirrors is configured in the  Settings
  > 
Vehicle touch screen application.
As a safety measure, never leave the  vehicle, even for a short time, without 
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s 
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if 
the key is present in one of the defined areas 
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the  electronic key and the vehicle's battery, 
the "hands-free" functions are set to 
hibernation mode after 21 days without use. 
To restore these functions, press one of the 
remote control buttons or start the engine with 
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the 
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not work if it is 
close to an electronic device (e.g.
  mobile 
telephone (switched on or on standby), laptop 
computer, strong magnetic fields). If this 
occurs, move the electronic key away from 
the electronic device.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt,  etc.) on the inner surface of the door 
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door 
handle using a cloth does not restore 
detection, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water, 
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be 
identified by the system as the desire to open 
the vehicle.    

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Central locking 
 
 
 
Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle 
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger 
compartment. 
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm the 
central locking of the vehicle.
Central locking does not take place if any 
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the 
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked 
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes 
and the button is deactivated.
►
 
After normal locking, pull one of the 
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►
 
After deadlocking, you must use the 
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and 
Start" system or the built-in key to unlock the 
vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion  security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while 
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
  km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated 
by default):
►
 
Press the button until an audible signal is 
triggered and a confirmation message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous 
objects
Press the central locking control to drive 
with the boot open and the doors locked. 
Otherwise, every time the speed of the 
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound 
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an 
alert will be displayed.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control, 
electronic key
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's 
registration certificate, your personal 
identification documents and if possible, the label 
bearing the key code.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to retrieve the 
key code and the transponder code, enabling a 
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking 
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
–  Remote control battery discharged.
–
 
Remote control malfunction.
–
 
V
 ehicle battery discharged.
–
 
V
 ehicle in an area subject to strong 
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control 
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
  the remote 
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.
 
 
► Insert the key into the door lock.
►  T urn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
►
 
T
 urn the key towards the rear again within 
5
  seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will 
not be activated when locking with the 
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds 
when the door is opened; switch on the 
ignition to stop it.    

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2Central locking not 
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–
 
Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the 
central locking system, the battery must 
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is 
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key into the door lock.
►  T urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle 
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Other doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking 
 
► Open the doors.
►  For the rear doors, check that the child lock 
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
►
 
Remove the black cap
 , located on the edge 
of the door, using the key.
►
 
Insert the key into the socket without forcing 
it, then turn the latch towards the inside of the 
door
.
►
 
Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►
 
Close the doors and check from the outside 
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
A message is displayed on the instrument panel 
when the battery needs changing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts. 
 
► Unclip the cover by inserting a small 
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►
 
Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►
 
Put the new battery in place, respecting the 
polarity
. Start by inserting it into the contacts 
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto 
the unit.
►
 
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on  Reinitialising the 
remote control
, refer to the corresponding 
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries 
away, as they contain metals that are 
harmful to the environment. Take them to an 
approved disposal point.   

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This equipment contains a button type battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical 
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious 
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be 
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted 
into a part of the body, seek immediate 
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach 
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close 
properly, stop using the product and keep it 
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is 
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or leaking of 
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment 
where the temperature is extremely high or 
where the pressure is extremely low due to 
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote 
control
Following replacement of the battery or in 
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to 
reinitialise the remote control.
 
 
► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into 
the remote control) into the lock to open the 
vehicle.
►
 
Place the electronic key against the back-up 
reader on the steering column and hold it there 
until the ignition is switched on.
►
 
While in mode  P
 of the automatic gearbox, 
depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Switch on the ignition by pressing the 
"
START/STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay.
Alarm
(Depending on version) 
 
 
 
System which protects and provides a deterrent 
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a 
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in 
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a 
window, enters the passenger compartment or 
moves inside the vehicle.
Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the attitude 
of the vehicle.
The alarm goes off if the vehicle is lifted or 
moved.