Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual
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Thank you for choosing a 508.
This handbook has been designed to enable you
to make the most of your vehicle in all situations.
Therefore, on the first few pages, you will find a
detailed summary followed by a quick reference
guide intended to make it easier for you to
become familiar with your vehicle.
All of the details specific to your vehicle,
comfort, safety, practical information, are then
presented in this handbook, to increase your
appreciation of the vehicle and to help you make
the most of it.
Key
Each model may only be fitted with some
of the equipment shown in this handbook,
depending on the trim level, model, version and
specification for the country in which it is sold.
Warning:
this symbol marks warnings which it
is essential to observe for your own
safety, for the safety of others or to
avoid any risk of damaging your vehicle.
Information:
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additional information for better use of
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Contents
Familiarisation
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Instruments and controls
Instrument panel 20
Indicator and warning lamps 21
Gauges and indicators 31
Tri p compu ter 36
Access
Remote control key 39
Alarm 48
Electric windows 50
Boot 52
Motorised tailgate (SW) 53
Panoramic sunroof (SW) 56
Fuel tank 58
Diesel misfuel prevention 59
Comfort
Front seats 61
Rear seats 66
Mirrors 68
Steering wheel adjustment 70
Interior fi ttings 71
Boot fi ttings (Saloon) 74
Boot fi ttings (SW) 75
Heating and Ventilation 80
Manual air conditioning 82
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 84
Quad-zone digital air conditioning 87
Rear screen demist - defrost 92
Programmable Heating/Ventilation 93
Driving
Starting-switching off the engine 94
Electric parking brake 96
Manual parking brake 103
Manual gearbox 104
Gear shift indicator 105
Automatic gearbox 106
6-speed electronic gear control gearbox 110
Stop & Start 114
Hill start assist 117
Head-up display 118
Speed limiter 121
Cruise control 123
Parking sensors 125
Parking space sensors 127
Visibility
Lighting controls 129
Automatic illumination of headlamps 134
Headlamp adjustment 137
Directional lighting 138
Wiper controls 140
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 142
Courtesy lamps 144
Interior mood lighting 145
Contents
Child safety
Child seats 146
ISOFIX child seats 152
Safety
Direction indicators 157
Emergency or assistance call 158
Horn 158
Tyr e under- infl ation detection 159
ESP system 160
Seat belts 163
Airbags 166
Practical information
Temporary puncture repair kit 170
Changing a wheel 176
Changing a bulb 183
Changing a fuse 192
12 V battery 196
Energy economy mode 199
Changing a wiper blade 200
Towing the vehicle 201
Towing a trailer 202
Fitting roof bars 204
Accessories 205
Checks
Opening the bonnet 208
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 209
Petrol engines 210
Diesel engines 211
Checking levels 213
Checks 216
Technical data
Petrol engines 218
Petrol weights 219
Diesel engines 221
Diesel weights 224
Dimensions 227
Identifi cation markings 228
Audio equipment and telematics
Emergency or assistance 229
JBL equipment 231
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 233
Audio system 287
Alphabetical index
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Visual search
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Familiarisation
Exterior
Keyless Entry and Starting
This system allows you to unlock, lock
and start your vehicle while keeping
the key on your person and in the
defined zone around the vehicle.
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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into
standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, etc...). The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions, and offers the comfort of complete
silence when stationary.
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Parking space sensor
This system measures the size of a space and
advises whether parking is possible.
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Exterior
Familiarisation
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Front and rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when
manoeuvering forwards and backwards by
detecting obstacles located in front of or behind
the vehicle.
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Motorised tailgate (SW)
This system provides motorised opening and
closing of the tailgate, by pressing a button.
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Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant car tridge, to allow
the temporary repair of a tyre.
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Familiarisation
Open
Remote control key
A. Unfolding/Folding the key.
B. Unlocking the vehicle.
Other functions...
C. Normal locking of the vehicle
Vehicle location.
Keyless Entry and Starting
system
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Unlocking
With the electronic key on your person and in the
defined zone around the vehicle, pass your hand
behind the door handle to unlock the vehicle,
then pull on the handle to open the door.
Locking
With the electronic key in the defined zone
around the vehicle, press with a finger on
the door handle (at the markings) to lock the
vehicle.
Fuel tank
1. Opening the fuel filler flap.
2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.
Tank capacity: approximately 72 litres (or
55 litres according to version).
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Familiarisation
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Interior
Head-up display
This system projects speed and cruise control/
speed limiter information onto a smoked strip
in the driver's field of vision, so that they do not
need to take their eyes off the road.
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Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility inside the vehicle in low
lighting conditions.
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Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audio systems,
USB player, Bluetooth hands-free system,
satellite navigation system with colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system, ...
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)
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Audio system
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If your 508 is fitted with a JBL
Hi-Fi audio system, this is
designed specifically for the
passenger compartment of your
vehicle.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort, the
system then automatically controls this level
according to the exterior climatic conditions.
Manual
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Dual-zone
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Quad-zone
87
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Familiarisation
Switch panels
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state
of the corresponding function.
Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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Electric child lock.
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Massage.
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Adaptive lighting.
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Parking space sensor.
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Alarm.
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Electric parking brake.
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Star ting/stopping using the electronic
key.
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Opening the boot.
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Opening the fuel filler flap.
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Programmable heating warning lamp.
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Deactivation of parking sensors.
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Deactivation of Stop & Start.
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Head-up display (on/off, settings).
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Sitting comfortably
Front seats
Manual adjustments
1. Head restraint height and angle
adjustment.
2. Backrest angle adjustment.
3. Seat cushion height adjustment.
4. Lumbar support adjustment.
5. Seat forwards-backwards adjustment.
6. Adjusting the cushion.
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Electrical adjustment
1. Angle, seat height and seat forwards-
backwards adjustment.
2. Backrest angle adjustment.
3. Lumbar support adjustment.
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Familiarisation
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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Lighting and direction indicator stalk
4. Instrument panel.
5. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
6. Gear lever.
7. 12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliary socket.
8. Bonnet release lever.
9. Fusebox.
10. Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.
11. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
12. Steering lock and starting with the key.
13. Starting using the electronic key.
14. Audio equipment steering wheel controls.
15. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.
16. Central locking and hazard warning
buttons.
17. Multifunction screen.
18. Central adjustable air vents.
19. Passenger's airbag.
20. Side adjustable air vents.
21. Glove box/Passenger's airbag deactivation.
22. Electric parking brake.
23. Central armrest with storage.
24. Storage (according to version).
25. Audio system.
26. Heating/air conditioning controls.
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Familiarisation
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Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Head restraint adjustment
To lower it, press button A .
To raise it, guide the head restraint upwards to
the desired position.
To incline it, swivel the lower part backwards or
forwards.
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Steering wheel adjustment
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
For reasons of safety, these operations
must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.
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Heated seats control
0 : off.
1 : low.
2 : medium.
3 : high.
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Familiarisation
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Door mirrors
Adjustment
1. Selection of the mirror.
2. Adjusting the position of the mirror glass.
3. Deselection of the mirror.
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Other functions...
Folding/Unfolding.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
1. Selecting the "day" position of the rear view
mirror.
2. Rear view mirror adjustment.
Automatic day/night type
1. Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2. Rear view mirror adjustment.
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Front seat belts
1. Fitting the belt.
2. Fastening.
3. Check that the belt is correctly fastened by
pulling on the belt webbing.
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Familiarisation
Seeing clearly
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Lighting
Ring A
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Ring B
Front and rear foglamps.
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Wipers
Control stalk A: windscreen
wipers
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
Int. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO Automatic wiping.
È Single wipe: Brief pull on the stalk
towards.
Screenwash: Long pull on stalk towards you.
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Switching on "AUTO" mode
) Briefly push the stalk downwards.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
) Briefly push the stalk downwards or place
the stalk in another position: Int, 1 or 2.
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Ring B: rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Screenwash.
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Ventilation
Advice on interior settings
Heating or manual air conditioning
Familiarisation
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I would like...
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is recommended.
Air distribution Air flow
Air recirculation/
Exterior air intake
Temper atu re Manual A/C
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Familiarisation
Monitoring
Instrument panel
On switching on, the dial needles go to the
extent of their travel then return to 0.
A. With the ignition on, the needle should
indicate the fuel remaining.
B. With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should go off.
C. With the ignition on, the instrument panel
screen should indicate the level of oil.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
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Warning lamps
1. With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page
concerned.
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Passenger safety
Familiarisation
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Front passenger's airbag
1. Open the glove box.
2. Insert the key.
3. Select position:
"ON" (activation), with front passenger or
"forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear facing"
child seat.
4. Remove the key keeping the switch in the
new position.
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Front seat belts and
passenger's front airbag
A. Front seat belts not fastened or unfastened
warning lamp.
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B. Airbag fault warning lamp.
C. Front passenger's airbag activation
indicator lamp.
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Familiarisation
Driving safely
Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby; with an
electronic gear control gearbox and speeds
below 4 mph (6 km/h), press the brake pedal or
put the gear lever in position N .
In certain circumstances, the STOP mode
may not be available; the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts with an
electronic gear control gearbox :
- with the gear lever in position A or M
release the brake pedal,
- or with the gear lever in position N and
brake pedal released, move the gear lever
to position A or M ,
- or engage reverse.
In certain circumstances, START mode may be
invoked automatically; the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
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Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF" button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.
The system is automatically reactivated
every time the engine is started with
the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition with the key.
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Driving safely
Speed limiter "LIMIT"
Cruise control "CRUISE"
Familiarisation
Display in the instrument panel
The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears in the instrument panel when it is
selected.
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1. Selecting speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Pause/resume speed limiter.
5. Speed limiter off.
The values must be set with the engine running.
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1. Selecting cruise control mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Pause/resume cruise control.
5. Cruise control Off.
In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h), with at least 4th gear engaged on
a manual gearbox (2nd gear on an electronic
gear control or automatic gearbox).
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Cruise control
Speed limiter
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Instruments and controls
Petrol-Diesel instrument panel
Dials and screens Control buttons
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 tr/min or rpm),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).
2. Engine oil temperature gauge.
3. Fuel gauge.
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge.
5. Speedometer (mph or km/h).
6. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
7. Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an
electronic gear control or automatic
gearbox.
8. Display zone: alert messages or state of
functions, trip computer.
9. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
10. Automatic wipers
Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
A. Main lighting dimmer.
B. Display of alert log.
Recall of the service information.
C. Reset the trip distance recorder.
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Instruments and controls
Instrument panel screen
With the vehicle stationary , use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).
- Rotation (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,
- Press: main menu, confirm the selection,
- Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in
the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
1
Driving position setting
2
Unlocking boot only
2
Driving assistance
2
Speeds memorised
3
Rear wipe in reverse gear
3
Automatic parking brake
3
Lighting
2
Welcome lighting
3
Guide-me-home headlamps
3
Directional headlamps
3
Screen settings
1
Language
2
Units
2
Fuel consumption
3
Temp erat ure
3
Colours
2
Preheating/Preventilation
1
Settings
2
Indicator and warning
lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, switched off or has a
fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes. Only by relating the
type of lighting to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascertained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
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Instruments and controls
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato r
Right-hand
direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
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Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
Dipped beam
headlamps
Main beam
headlamps
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
"Sidelamps" position.
beam headlamps" position.
you.
Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
the front foglamps.
rear foglamps.
Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
properly released.
fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting * .
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
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* If your vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Starting, the warning lamp goes off immediately.
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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Automatic
wiping
fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
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Passenger's
airbag system
Stop & Start fixed. The Stop & Start system has put the
fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"
child seat.
engine in STOP mode at a vehicle
stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or
other...).
STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.
Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.
Instruments and controls
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system
ESP/ASR fixed. The button (located on the folding
fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
panel at the bottom left of the
dashboard) has been pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation.
Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing
position.
Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
After deactivation, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Instruments and controls
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
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STOP fixed, associated
Service on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen.
fixed. Major faults have occurred for which
It is associated with a punctured
wheel, the braking system, the power
steering, the engine oil pressure,
the engine coolant temperature or a
major electrical fault.
there is no specific warning lamp.
there is no specific warning lamp.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- saturation of the particle emissions filter (Diesel).
- the power steering,
- a minor electrical fault.
- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop.
Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake
Electric parking
brake fault
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
Braking fixed. The braking system fluid level has
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flashing. The electric parking brake is not
fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
fixed. The "automatic application" (on
fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty.
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.
dropped significantly.
The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
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Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR)
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
Low fuel level fixed with the needle
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
fixed. The emission control system has a
flashing. The engine management system has
in the red zone.
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault.
fault.
a fault.
When it first comes on there remains
approximately 7 litres of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reserve.
directional stability of the vehicle.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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