Peugeot 508 (2016 year). Instruction

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Massage function

this function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is
running as well as in StOP mode of the Stop &
Start system.

Activation

F Press this button.

the warning lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is performed in
cycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will perform 10 cycles.
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
warning lamp goes off.

Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing this
button.

Steering wheel adjustment

F When stationary, lower the control lever

to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.

F Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

F Pull the control lever to lock the steering

wheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.

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Mirrors

each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
they can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.

Door mirrors

If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A.

the folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your
vehicle through an automatic car wash.

the objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.

Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.

Adjustment

F Move control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

F Move control B in all four directions to

adjust.

F Return control A to the central position.

Folding

Automatic: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A
rearwards.

Unfolding

Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A
rearwards.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".

If necessary, it is possible to fold the
mirrors manually.

For more information on demisting - defrosting
the rear screen, refer to the corresponding
section.

Demisting - Defrosting

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Automatic tilting in reverse gear

System which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.

Programming

F With the engine running, engage reverse

gear.

F Select and adjust the left-hand and right-

hand mirrors in succession.

the adjustment is stored immediately.

Switching on

F With the engine running, engage reverse

gear.

F Move control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

the glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.

Switching off

F exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or
F Return control A to the central position.
the mirror glass returns to its initial position.
the mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:
-

if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),

if the engine is switched off.

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Automatic "electrochrome"
model

this system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.

equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...

Rear view mirror

Manual model

Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the glass is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-

dazzle position.

F Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.

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Heating and Ventilation

Air intake

the air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside via
the grille located at the base of the windscreen or
from the inside in air recirculation mode.

Controls

the incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the front passenger and rear
passengers, according to the level of
equipment.
the temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
the air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment by the combined use of the
associated buttons.
the air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
these controls are grouped together on control
panel A on the centre console.

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting

vents.

3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Central adjustable air vents.

5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Adjustable air vents for the rear

passengers.

7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.

Air distribution

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Digital air conditioning: use fully automatic operation in preference, by pressing the "AUTO" button.

Recommended interior settings

I require...

Heating or Manual air conditioning

Air distribution

Air flow

Air recirculation/Intake of

exterior air

Temperature

Manual AC

HOT

COLD

DEMISTING

DEFROSTING

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

the air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:
F If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the

passenger compartment for a few minutes.

Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.

F to obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles,

the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

F In normal conditions, use the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side

windows.

F  Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.
F  Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.
F  ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks"

section).

We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the
purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits).

F the air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. this results in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.

When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine
power and so improves towing capacity.

Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle when stationary, which is perfectly normal.

F to ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly.
F If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Manual air conditioning

the air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.

1. Temperature adjustment

F turn the dial from left

(cold) to right (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.

2. Air flow adjustment

F Press the "full fan" button to

increase the air flow.

According to the value selected,
the associated line of LeDs fills
progressively.

F Press the "empty fan" button to

reduce the air flow.

3. Air distribution adjustment

F Press the corresponding button for:

Windscreen and side windows.

Central and side vents.

Footwells.

Depending on your requirements, you
can combine two distribution buttons
or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.

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4. Air intake / Air recirculation

F Press this button to recirculate

the interior air. the indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.

F Press the button again to

permit the intake of exterior air.
the indicator lamp goes off to
confirm this.

the intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
the recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.

5. Air conditioning On / Off

the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.

It enables you to:
-

lower the temperature, in summer,

increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.

Switching on

F Press the "A/C" button, its indicator lamp

comes on.

the air conditioning does not operate when the
air flow adjustment is set to off.

6. Automatic visibility

programme

See "Front demisting - Defrosting".

Switching off

F Press the "A/C" button again, its indicator

lamp goes off.

Switching off may result in some discomfort
(humidity, misting).

to obtain cool air sooner, you can use
recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. then return to the intake of
exterior air.

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning

the air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.

Automatic operation

When the engine is cold, to prevent
too great a distribution of cold air, the
air flow will reach its optimum level
gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the
distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and footwells
only.

F Press this "AUTO" button.

the indicator lamp comes on.

1. Automatic comfort programme

We recommend that you use this mode. It
automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfort level
chosen: passenger compartment temperature,
air flow, air distribution and air recirculation.
this system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.

2 - 3. Driver-passenger side

adjustment

the driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature to their requirements.
the value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

F turn control 2 or 3 to the left

(blue) or to the right (red)
respectively to decrease or
increase this value.

A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3.

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With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StOP mode is not
available.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
the system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.

For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F turn control 2 or 3 to the left

until "LO" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed.

4. Automatic visibility

programme

See "Front demisting-defrosting".

F Press this button to equalise the

comfort value on the passenger's
side with that on the driver's side
(mono-zone). the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.

5. Mono-zone / Dual-zone

the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.

6. Air conditioning On / Off

It allows you:
-

in summer, to lower the temperature,

in winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting
performance.

Switching on
F Press the "A/C" button, the associated

green indicator lamp comes on.

The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off
F Press the "A/C" button again, the

associated green indicator lamp goes off.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).

If you want to temporarily refresh the
air in the passenger compartment,
press this button and "LO" is
displayed.

7. Maximum air conditioning

to return to the previous settings, press the
button again.

Manual operation

If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system. the other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
F Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the

system to completely automatic operation.

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8. Air distribution adjustment

F Press the corresponding button for:

Windscreen and side windows.

Centre and side vents.

Footwells.

to suit your requirements, you can
combine two distribution buttons or
select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.

9. Air flow adjustment

F Press this "full fan" button to

increase the air flow.

F Press

"empty fan" button to

reduce the air flow.

10. Air intake / Air recirculation

F Press this "empty fan" air

flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "--" appears.

Switching the system off

F Press this button for recirculation

of the interior air. the indicator
lamp on the button comes on.

Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash.

Avoid driving for long periods with the
system off (risk of condensation and
deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the "full fan" button
reactivates the system with the values
in use at the time it was switched off.

the air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.

this action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
temperature related comfort is no longer
guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to the
forward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

F As soon as possible, press this button

again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. the
indicator lamp in the button goes off.

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Quad-zone digital air conditioning

Automatic operation

1. Automatic comfort programme

the Soft/Auto/Fast modes allow the driver
and front seat passenger to select their
desired comfort settings for the passenger
compartment:

2. Activating/deactivating the

rear air conditioning

3 - 4. Driver-passenger side

adjustment

Favours optimum gentle and silent
operation by limiting the air flow.

Offers the best compromise between
thermal comfort and silence of
operation.

Favours dynamic and effective air
flow.

Press this button to deactivate the
rear air conditioning and lock the
system. A padlock appears in the
LCD screen. When the rear system
is reactivated, automatic mode is
selected with the last temperature
settings used.

F turn control 3 or 4 to the left

(blue) or to the right (red)
respectively to decrease or
increase this value.

the air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.

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With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StOP mode is not
available.

5. Automatic visibility

programme

6. Mono-zone / Quad-zone

7. Air conditioning On / Off

Manual operation

If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system. the other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
Press one of the Soft/Auto/Fast buttons to
return to fully automatic operation.

See "Front demisting-defrosting".

Press this button to apply the driver's
comfort setting value to the front and
rear passengers (mono-zone). the
indicator lamp on the button comes on.

the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.

It allows you:
-

in summer, to lower the temperature,

in winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting performance.

Switching on
F Press the "A/C" button, the associated

green indicator lamp comes on.

The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.

Switching off
F Press the "A/C" button again, the

associated green indicator lamp goes off.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).

For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F turn the dial 3 or 4 to the left

until "LO" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed.

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8. Air distribution adjustment

F Press this "full fan" button to

increase the air flow.

F Press the corresponding button for:

Windscreen and side windows.

Centre and side vents.

Footwells.

to suit your requirements, you can
combine two distribution buttons or
select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.

F Press

"empty fan" button to

reduce the air flow.

F Press this "empty fan" air

flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "- -" appears.

Automatic air intake mode
It is activated by default with
automatic comfort regulation.

9. Air flow adjustment

the symbol for air flow, the fan, fills
progressively according to the value requested.

Switching the system off

this action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
temperature related comfort is no longer assured
but a slight flow of air, due to the forward movement
of the vehicle, can still be felt.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system
off (risk of condensation and deterioration of
the air quality). Pressing the "full fan" button
reactivates the system with the values in use at
the time it was switched off.

10. Air intake / Air recirculation

Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash. It is inactive
when the ambient temperature is below 5°C to
guard against the risk of misting in the vehicle.
F As soon as possible, press this button

again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. the
indicator lamp in the button goes off.

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Adjusting the rear passenger comfort level

1. Automatic comfort programme

F Press the "AUTO" button. the

lamp in the button comes on.

We recommend that you use this mode. It
automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfort level
chosen: passenger compartment temperature,
air flow and air distribution.
this system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.

2. Air distribution adjustment

3. Temperature adjustment, left

and right

Press the corresponding button successively for:

the left and rear passengers can each adjust
their temperature setting independently.
the value indicated in the screen is a level
of comfort and not a temperature in degrees
Celsius or Fahrenheit.

F turn the dial to the left to lower the

value and to the right to raise it.

Footwell and centre vent.

Centre vent.

Automatic control of air
distribution.

the rear air conditioning controls only operate
if, from the front:
- the

REAR button is activated,

the automatic visibility programme is not
activated.

A setting around 21 provides an optimum
level of comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3.
ensure that the air grilles and vents on the floor
are not obstructed.

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