Peugeot 508 Dag (2010.5). Instruction

Instruments and controls

Petrol-Diesel instrument panel

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.

A.   Main lighting dimmer.
B.   Display of alert log.
C.   Recall of the service information.

Reset the selected function to zero (service
indicator or trip distance recorder).

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.

Dials and screens

Control buttons

Instruments and controls

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.

With the vehicle stationary , use the left hand

ary

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

Screen settings

Preheating/Preventilation

Driving position setting

Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised

Rear wipe in reverse gear

Automatic parking brake

Lighting

Welcome lighting

Guide-me-home headlamps

Directional headlamps

Settings

Language

Units

Fuel consumption

Temperature

Colours

Instruments and controls

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

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.

With the vehicle stationary , use the left hand

ary

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

Screen settings

Preheating/Preventilation

Driving position setting

Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised

Rear wipe in reverse gear

Automatic parking brake

Lighting

Welcome lighting

Guide-me-home headlamps

Directional headlamps

Settings

Language

Units

Fuel consumption

Temperature

Colours

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 lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Left-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.

Turn the stalk to the desired position.

Dipped beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.

Turn the stalk to the desired position.

Main beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

Front foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the
rear foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).

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.

Parking brake

fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.

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.

Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake

fixed.

The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.

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.

* If your vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Starting, the warning lamp goes off immediately.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Automatic
wiping

fixed.

The wiper control is pushed
downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed on the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.

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.

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 passenger's airbag system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is started.

Stop & Start

fixed.

The Stop & Start system has put the
engine in STOP mode at a vehicle
stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or
other...).

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.

flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off.

STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.

Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.

Instruments and controls

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

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.

With the vehicle stationary , use the left hand

ary

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

Screen settings

Preheating/Preventilation

Driving position setting

Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised

Rear wipe in reverse gear

Automatic parking brake

Lighting

Welcome lighting

Guide-me-home headlamps

Directional headlamps

Settings

Language

Units

Fuel consumption

Temperature

Colours

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 lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed in the 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.

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.
The passenger's airbag system is put into service
automatically when the vehicle is started.

ESP/ASR

fixed.

The button (located on the folding
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.

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).

Instruments and controls

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

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.

With the vehicle stationary , use the left hand

ary

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

Screen settings

Preheating/Preventilation

Driving position setting

Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised

Rear wipe in reverse gear

Automatic parking brake

Lighting

Welcome lighting

Guide-me-home headlamps

Directional headlamps

Settings

Language

Units

Fuel consumption

Temperature

Colours

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 lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

STOP

fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen.

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.

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.

Service

temporarily.

A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.

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.

fixed.

A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Electric parking
brake

flashing.

The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty.

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.

Electric parking
brake fault

fixed.

The electric parking brake has a fault. 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.

Braking

fixed.

The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.

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.

fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.

The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.

Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake

fixed.

The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.

Instruments and controls

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR)

flashing.

The ESP/ASR regulation is active.

The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed.

Unless it has been deactivated with
the indicator lamp in the button on,
the ESP/ASR system has a fault.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.

Engine
autodiagnosis
system

fixed.

The emission control system has a
fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop urgently.

flashing.

The engine management system has
a fault.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Low fuel level

fixed with the needle
in the red zone.

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.

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.

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.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Engine oil
pressure

fixed.

There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system.

You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Battery charge

fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop

Door(s) open

fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, and accompanied
by an audible signal if
the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

Seat belt(s)
not fastened/
unfastened

fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Airbags

temporarily.

This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.

This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
aqualified workshop.

fixed.

One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Directional
headlamps

flashing.

The directional headlamps system
has a fault.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Instruments and controls

Coolant temperature
indicator

With the engine running, when the needle is:
-

in zone A , the temperature is correct,

in zone  B , the temperature is too high; the
central  STOP  warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

  After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
   wait for the engine to cool,
   unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the

pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped, remove

the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone  C , the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone  D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.

Engine oil temperature
gauge

Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).

Instruments and controls

* According to country.

CHECK (vehicle autotest)

Automatic CHECK

With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.

In the presence of a fault

A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.
You can start your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
associated warning lamps(s) remain on
accompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.

Manual CHECK

Pressing the "CHECK" button on the
instrument panel starts the manual CHECK
(vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time
(with the key in the ignition on position or with
the engine running), the alerts present.

The passenger's airbag deactivated
warning lamp * remains on while the
airbag is deactivated.

With the engine running and the vehicle
moving, the instrument panel displays the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault).

If no "major" fault is found, you can start your
vehicle.

Lighting dimmer control

With the headlamps on, press button  B  to
increase the brightness of the instruments and
controls and the interior mood lighting or button
A  to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

Peugeot 508 Dag (2010.5). Instruction - part 2