2023 PEUGEOT 508 warning

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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
 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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Drive Assist Plus 121
Adaptive cruise control 122
Lane positioning assist 125
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
129
Distraction detection 132
Lane keeping assist 134
Blind spot monitoring 136
Parking sensors 138
Visiopark 1 140
Visiopark 2 141
 7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 145
Refuelling 145
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 146
Rechargeable hybrid system 147
Charging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)
155
Towing device 157
Towing device with retractable ball joint 158
Roof bars 159
Very cold climate screen 161
Snow chains 161
Energy economy mode 161
Bonnet 162
Engine compartment 163
Checking levels 163
Checks 165
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 167
Free-wheeling 169
Advice on care and maintenance 169
 8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 172
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 172
Tool kit 172
Temporary puncture repair kit 174
Spare wheel 176
Changing a bulb 180
Fuses 182
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V battery/Accessory batteries 182
Towing the vehicle 187
 9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 190
Petrol engines 191
Diesel engines 192
Rechargeable hybrid engines 193
Dimensions 194
Identification markings 195
 10 PEUGEOT i-Connect Advanced -PEUGEOT i-Connect
First steps 196
Customisation 199
Steering mounted controls 200
Applications 200
Voice commands 201
Navigation 202
Connectivity 203
Mirror Screen 204
Media 206
Phone 208
Settings 209
Help 210
  11Vehicle data recording and privacy
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Alphabetical index
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Appendix

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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
4. Digital instrument panel
5. Side control bar/Ticket holder
6. Fusebox
7. Bonnet release
8. Door mirror and electric window control
panel
9. Front armrest
USB sockets
10. USB sockets
11 . Front passenger airbag
12. Glove box
Centre console

1.Hazard warning lamps
Central locking
2. 10"
HD touch screen
3. Wireless smartphone charger
4. Storage
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V socket
5. Electric parking brake
6. Automatic gearbox controls
7. Starting/Switching off the engine with START/
STOP button
Driving mode selector

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Dashboard instruments
Driver information
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays all the information
the driver needs about the status of the vehicle's
various systems.
This information appears in the form of warning
and indicator lamps and messages.
The instrument panel is in the form of a fully
digital screen.
Digital instrument panels
Digital instrument panels are of the head-up or
3D head-up type.
They can be personalised using a system of
pages and widgets.
Depending on the page displayed, certain
information is not displayed or is presented
differently.




1. Coolant temperature indicator (°C) (Petrol or
Diesel)
Total distance recorder (miles or km) (Petrol
or Diesel)
Battery charge level and remaining electric
range (miles or km) indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)
2. Gear shift indicator (arrow and recommended
gear)
Selector position and gear engaged on
automatic gearbox
Speedometer (mph or km/h)
3. Display of speed limit signs
Driving aid in reduced display (if the function
is activated)
4. Rev counter (rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)
Driving mode selected (other than Normal
mode)
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
READY indicator lamp (Rechargeable hybrid)
5. Fuel gauge and remaining range (miles or
km)
The information listed in the personalisation
page is as follows:
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Energy flows (Rechargeable hybrid).
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Current media.
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Driving aids (e.g.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition).
–

Navigation (depending on equipment).
–


Engine temperatures (Petrol or Diesel).
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Rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–


Night V
ision (depending on equipment).Information displayed on
the instrument panel
The information displayed on the instrument
panel (e.g. warning lamps, indicators) may have
a fixed or variable location depending on the
page or the driving aid activated.
For the functions that have indicator lamps for
both operation and deactivation, there is only
one dedicated location.
Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be
shown in the official units of the country you
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
Choice of the displayed page
By default, pages are memorised in the
instrument panel.




► Press the button located at the end of the
lighting control stalk to scroll through the different
pages.
The new page is applied immediately
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Dashboard instruments
1When a message is displayed in a
temporary window, pressing this button
will cause this window to disappear
immediately.
Settings for displayed pages
The available settings operations are: addition,
deletion and layout of pages and widgets.
It is possible to memorise up to 5 pages.
Each page may contain 1 or 2 widgets:
–

With 1 widget, large display in central position.
–


With 2 widgets, reduced display in side
position.
The colour for each driving mode may be
personalised.

A default setting is suggested.
The setting also matches the interior ambient
lighting (depending on availability).
The settings are changed via the Settings > Customization touch screen
application.
For more information on Personalisation -
Instrument Panel, refer to the corresponding
section for the Audio equipment and telematics
systems.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle
.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition. (2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Traction battery overheating
(Rechargeable hybrid)
Fixed, combined with the STOP
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
The traction battery's temperature is too high.
Carry out (1).
Evacuate the vehicle as quickly as possible
and move to a safe distance.
Carry out (2).

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Dashboard instruments
Traction battery malfunction
(Rechargeable hybrid)
Fixed, combined with the Service
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message.
The traction battery has a fault.
Carry out (2).
Maximum coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable 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.
12 V 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:
►

Fit the chock 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.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the
speed is higher than 6 mph (10
km/h).
A door or the boot is not properly closed.
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).
Select mode
P on the automatic gearbox.
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.

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Dashboard instruments
1You 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).
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 preheating (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.
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 10

litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.