Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag (2012.5). Instruction — part 3

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Instruments and controls

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, and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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Instruments and controls

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.

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Instruments and controls

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:
)

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).

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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.

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Instruments and controls

Service indicator

More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)

remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.

System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:
-

the distance travelled,

-

the time elapsed since the last service.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and

1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before

the next service is due

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder

f

resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.

Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)

remain before the next service is due

Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.

Illumination of the key is accompanied
by a message in the instrument panel
screen.

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Instruments and controls

Service overdue

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner flashes to indicate that the service must
be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles
(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the two year
service interval.

Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

Service indicator zero reset

After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
)

switch off the ignition,

)

press

and hold the trip distance recorder

zero reset button,

)

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder

display begins a countdown,

)

when the display indicates "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

Retrieving the service

information

You can access the service information at any
time.
)

Press the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.

The service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.

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Instruments and controls

Engine oil level indicator

Oil level incorrect

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

The total mileage is displayed in zone A of the
screen and the trip mileage in zone B.

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

Mileage recorder

Trip recorder zero reset

System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.

The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.

There are 2 marks on the dipstick:
-

A = max; never exceed this
level,

-

B = min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your
engine.

Oil level correct

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen.

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Instruments and controls

System which provides current information
concerning the trip (range, fuel consumption…).

Trip computer

Instrument panel screen

Information display

)

Press the steering mounted control to

display the various trip computer tabs in
succession.

- The current information tab with:

● the range,
● the current fuel consumption,
● the Stop & Start time counter.

-

The trip "1" tab with:
● the average speed,
for the first trip,
● the average fuel consumption,
● the distance travelled.

-

The trip "2" tab with:
● the average speed,
for the second trip,
● the average fuel consumption,
● the distance travelled.

)

Or on the end of the wiper stalk.

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Instruments and controls

Trip reset

If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h).

This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.

Trip computer, a few definitions…

Range

(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank
in relation to the average fuel
consumption over the last few
miles (kilometres) travelled.

When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).

Current fuel

consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.

Average fuel

consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel
consumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.

Average speed

(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero reset
(ignition on).

)

When the trip required is displayed, press
the control for more than two seconds or
make a long press on the left hand thumb
wheel of the steering mounted controls.

Trips "1" and "2" are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1" can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2" for monthly figures.

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Instruments and controls

Stop & Start time

counter

(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with
Stop & Start, a time counter
calculates the time spent in
STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the
key.

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Instruments and controls

Setting the date and time

Audio system / Bluetooth

Press MENU.

Using the arrows, select " Personalisation-
configuration " and confirm.

Using the arrows, select " Display
configuration " and confirm.

Using the arrows, select " Date and time
adjustment " and confirm.

Select the setting to be modified. Confirm
by pressing OK, then make the change and
confirm again to save the modification.

Adjust the settings one by one, confirming by
pressing the OK button. Next select the " OK"
tab on the screen then confirm to exit from the
"Date and time adjustment" menu.

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Instruments and controls

Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)

Press SETUP to display the "Configuration "
menu.

Select "Display configuration " and confirm.

Select " Set date and time" and confirm.

Select " Synchronize the minutes
with GPS " so that setting the minutes
is done automatically by satellite
reception.

Select the setting to adjust.
Confirm by pressing OK, then adjust the setting
and confirm again to save the modification.

Adjust the settings one by one.
Then select "OK " on the screen and confirm to
save the settings.

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Access

System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance.
It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.

Remote control key

Unfolding the key

)

First press this button to unfold the key.

Folding the key

)

First press this button to fold the key.

If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.

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Access

System that allows the opening, closing
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person. It can also be
used as a remote control.

"Keyless Entry and Starting" system

Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking

Using the key

)

Turn the key to the front of the vehicle to

unlock the vehicle.

Using the remote control

)

Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.

Using the electronic key

)

With the electronic key on your person and
in the defined zone, pass your hand behind
the door handle to unlock the vehicle, then
pull on the handle to open the door.

Your

passengers can also open their doors

with the exception of the boot, as soon as
the electronic key is in the defined zone
around the vehicle.

Holding this button down
opens the windows
automatically.

Unlocking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.

To avoid inadvertently locking the
vehicle with the windows open, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to deactivate this
function.

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Access

Selective unlocking

)

To unlock the driver's door only
press the open padlock once.

Using the remote control

This is set via the instrument panel
screen configuration menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.

Using the electronic key

)

To unlock only the driver's door with the

electronic key on your person, pass your
hand behind the driver's door handle then
pull the handle to open the door.

)

To unlock the vehicle completely, pass your

hand behind one of the passenger door
handles, on the side of the vehicle where
the electronic key is located, then pull the
door handle.

Each unlocking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time as the first
unlocking action.

)

To unlock the other doors and the boot,

press the open padlock again .

Accumulations (water, dust, grime,
salt...) on the inner surface if the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not resolve
the problem, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of
water, high pressure jet washer, …) may
be identified by the system as the desire
to open the vehicle.

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Access

Unlocking the boot

Using the remote control

)

Press this button to unlock the

vehicle and open the boot.

Using the electronic key

)

With the electronic key in the defined zone,
press button 1 (Saloon) or lift lever 2 (SW)
to unlock the vehicle and open the boot.

Boot only function activated

This is set in the instrument panel
configuration menu.

This function is deactivated by default.
)

Use of the remote control or the electronic

key then unlocks and/or opens only the
boot.

Don't forget to lock your boot
afterwards.