Peugeot 508 Dag (2010.5). Instruction

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Visibility

Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
 Within one minute of switching off the

ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up
or down depending on the traffic side (for
example: when parking on the left; lighting
control stalk upwards; the right hand
sidelamps are on).

This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to position 0 or switch on
the ignition.

Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.

Manual guide-me-home
lighting

Switching on

 Within 30 seconds or a minute after

switching of the ignition (according to the
automatic guide-me-home lighting duration
programmed in the configuration menu),
"flash" the headlamps using the lighting
stalk.

 A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.

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Visibility

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

Automatic illumination of
headlamps

Activation

 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic

illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.

Deactivation

 Turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.

Associated with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting

Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the following
additional options:
-

selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,

automatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on, this warning lamp

is displayed in the instrument panel and/or
a message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.

Programming

Selection of the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting is done
in the configuration menu vehicle
parameters, in the instrument panel
screen.

The duration of the guide-me-home lighting
is associated with and identical to that of the
welcome lighting.

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Visibility

Smartbeam

Switching on

The driver can take over at any time, if the
circumstances dictate:

System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving
conditions, using a sensor in the rear view
mirror.
The system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h)
and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).

 put the lighting control stalk on the "AUTO"

or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position,

Switching off

 or by dipping the headlamps manually

using the lighting control stalk, whether
in the "AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam
headlamps" position.

Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The state of the system is stored in
memory when switching off the ignition.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting and its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic.

The system may suffer interference or
not work correctly:
-

under conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),

if the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the sensor,

if the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.

The system is not able to detect:
-

road users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,

road users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motorway, for example),

road users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.

 press this button, the

warning lamp goes off,

 press this button, the

warning lamp comes on.

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Visibility

Exterior welcome
lighting

Remote switching on of the lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is
activated according to the level of light detected
by the sunshine sensor.

Switching on

Switching off

The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

Programming

The lighting duration is selected
via the instrument panel screen
configuration menu.

The duration of the welcome lighting is
associated with and identical to that of
the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

 Press the open padlock on the

remote control.

The dipped beam headlamps
and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.

Door mirror spotlamps

Switching on

The spotlamps come on:
-

when you unlock the vehicle,

when you remove the key from the ignition,

when you open a door,

when you use the remote control.

Switching off

They are timed to go off automatically.

To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
-

the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,

the zones forward of the door mirrors and
rearward of the front doors.

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Visibility

Automatic illumination of
headlamps

Activation

 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic

illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.

Deactivation

 Turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.

Associated with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting

Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the following
additional options:
-

selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,

automatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on, this warning lamp

is displayed in the instrument panel and/or
a message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Programming

Selection of the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting is done
in the configuration menu vehicle
parameters, in the instrument panel
screen.

The duration of the guide-me-home lighting
is associated with and identical to that of the
welcome lighting.

137

Visibility

Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps

Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps

  To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0.   1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.

3 people.

1. 5 people.
-.

Intermediate setting.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
-.

Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

The initial setting is position "0" .

If a fault occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The system then places your headlamps in the
lowest position.

In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, this system corrects the height of the
xenon headlamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.

If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenon
bulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Visibility

When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function enables the light beams to
provide improved lighting of the side of the road
when cornering.
The use of this function, associated with the
xenon headlamps only, considerably improves
the quality of your lighting when cornering.

Main directional lighting

with directional lighting

without directional lighting

Programming

Operating fault

The function is activated or deactivated
via the configuration menu (in the
instrument panel screen).

When stationary or moving at very low
speed or when reverse gear is engaged,
the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Visibility

Wiper controls

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-

automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Manual controls

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed:

Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)

Model with AUTO wiping

fast (heavy rain),

normal (moderate rain),

intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),

park,

single wipe (press down and release),

automatic (press down and
release),
single wipe (pull the stalk
briefly towards you).

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Visibility

Rear wiper

If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper via the instrument
panel screen configuration menu.

Rear wiper selection ring:

park,

intermittent wipe,

wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.

The function is activated or
deactivated via the instrument panel
screen configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.

Programming

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards

you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.

The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on .

Windscreen and headlamp
wash

Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low

In the case of vehicles fitted
with headlamp washers, when
the fluid reservoir low level

is reached this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on, or every time the stalk is operated,
until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash/headlamp
wash reservoir.

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Visibility

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message
appears in the multifunction screen.

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).

This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message appears in the
multifunction screen.

Switching off

The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.

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Visibility

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Special position of the
windscreen wipers

This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
In the moment following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the stalk positions the
wipers vertically on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the stalk.

For maintain the effectiveness of
the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
-

handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy
water,

avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen.

replace them at the first signs of
wear.

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Visibility

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers

Switching on

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message
appears in the multifunction screen.

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).

This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message appears in the
multifunction screen.

Switching off

The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.

144

Visibility

1.    Front courtesy lamp
2.    Front map reading lamp s
3.    Rear map reading lamp s
4.    Interior mood LEDs

Courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:

Front courtesy lamps

Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.

With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-

with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

with the engine running, unlimited.

when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the ignition,

when opening a door,

when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:
-

when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

Front and rear map reading
lamps

 With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

When the front courtesy lamp is on "permanent
lighting", the rear map reading lamp comes on
as well, unless it is "permanently off".
From the front, you can deactivate the rear map
reading lamps so as to not disturb sleeping
rear passengers, for example. However, the
rear passengers can force the illumination of
a lamp.

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Visibility

Interior mood lighting

Switching on

At night, interior mood lamps (courtesy lamp,
footwell lamps) come on automatically when
the sidelamps are switched on.

Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting
the instrument panel lighting dimmer button to
the lowest setting.

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Child safety

General points relating to child seats

following recommendations:
-

in accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a seat
belt or ISOFIX mountings * ,

statistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the
rear seats,

a child weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rearwards-facing" position
both in the front and in the rear.

PEUGEOT recommends  that children
should travel in the  rear seats  of your
vehicle:
   -

"rearwards-facing" up to the age of 2,

"forwards-facing" over the age of 2.

Although one of PEUGEOT's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children
also depends on you.

* The rules for carrying children are specific to

each country. Refer to the current legislation
in your country.

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Child safety

Child seat in the front

"Rearwards-facing"

When a "rearwards-facing" child seat is
installed on the  front passenger seat , it
is essential that the passenger airbag is
deactivated. Otherwise,  the child would
risk being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were to inflate .

"Forwards-facing"

When a "forwards-facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal
position with the seat back upright and leave
the passenger airbag activated.

Intermediate longitudinal
position

Peugeot 508 Dag (2010.5). Instruction - part 10