Peugeot 508 (2016 year). Instruction

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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
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.

Dipped beam
headlamps

fixed.

the lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" 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
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk.

turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

the rear foglamps are on.

turn the ring on the stalk rearward to switch off the
rear foglamps.

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

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

the ignition switch is at the
2

position (ignition on) or the

"START/STOP" button has been
pressed.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that:
-

the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a
manual gearbox,

pressure is maintained on the brake pedal with an
automatic gearbox.

the period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by
the ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme
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 more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding 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 (depending on the country of
sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a
PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic
application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Automatic
wiping

fixed.

the wiper control is pushed
downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.
to deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed in 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 rearward
facing child seat on this seat.

Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a rearward facing child
seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on).

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into StOP mode.

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.

For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.

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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

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.
You can install a rearward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).

Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not install a rearward facing child seat
on this seat.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

fixed.

the button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
the DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.

Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
the DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on the eSC system (DSC/ASR),
refer to the corresponding section.

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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

STOP

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

Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering, the
engine oil pressure or 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.

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Service

on temporarily.

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

Identify the fault by means of the associated
message, such as:
-

low engine oil level,

low screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,

discharged remote control battery,

low tyre pressures,

saturation of the particle filter (FAP) on Diesel
vehicles.

For more information on checking the particle filter,
refer to the corresponding section.
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 and contact
a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with
flashing and then
fixed display of the
service spanner.

the servicing interval has been
exceeded.

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

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 flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), 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.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding 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.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied
by a message.

to reactivate the automatic functions, refer to the
"electric parking brake" section.
Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop if
automatic application / release is not possible.
the parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

the DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.

the system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.

fixed.

the DSC/ASR system has a fault.

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

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.

Braking

fixed.

the brake 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 dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Engine
autodiagnosis
system

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.

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 without delay.

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.

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel

State

Cause

Action / Observations

AdBlue

additive

(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

the remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the AdBlue

additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

flashing associated with
the SeRVICe warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

the remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

additive tank to avoid

a breakdown: go to a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

flashing, associated
with the SeRVICe
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.

the AdBlue

tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.

to be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue

additive tank: go to a PeugeOt dealer

or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

the additive tank.

For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue

additive, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel

State

Cause

Action / Observations

SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SeRVICe and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.

A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.

this alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.

flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SeRVICe and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range.

After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SeRVICe and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.

to be able to start the engine, you must call on a
PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel

State

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, together with
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Airbags

on 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 a
qualified 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.

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.

Under-inflation

fixed.

the pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
this check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.

flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.

the tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.

under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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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, ...).
- Press:

Main menu, confirm the selection,

Rotate (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,

Rotate (in a menu): move up or down in the
menu.

Main menu*

Vehicle parameters

Screen settings

Preheating / Preventilation

Driving position setting

Access to the vehicle

unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised

Rear wipe in reverse gear

Parking brake automatic

Lighting

Welcome lighting

Follow-me-home headlamps

Directional headlamps

Parameters

Choice of color schemes

Choice of language

Choice of units

Fuel consumption

* Depending on version.

temperature

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Total distance recorder

the total distance covered by the vehicle is
displayed in zone A of the screen and the trip
distance in zone B.

Trip recorder reset

With the trip distance displayed, press the
button for a few seconds.

Indicators

Distance recorders

You may have to modify the unit of
distance when travelling in another
country: the speed must be displayed in
the official units for the country (miles
or km). the units are changed in the
screen configuration menu, with the
vehicle stationary.

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Coolant temperature gauge

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:
F wait for the engine to cool,
F unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the

pressure to drop,

F when the pressure has dropped, remove

the cap,

F 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).

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