Peugeot 508
Fastback saloon, including the plug-in hybrid.
Fastback saloon · 5 seats · Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Warning lights
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| Colour | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Stop as soon as it is safe. | Peugeot 508 Indicators: Red Warnings |
| Orange | A fault or a system that needs attention. You can usually keep driving, then book a workshop. | Peugeot 508 Indicators: Orange Warnings |
| Green and blue | Green means a system is switched on. Blue means the high beam is on. | Peugeot 508 Warning Lamps: Blue and Green Warnings |
Guides
Warning lights
In the 508, the instrument panel and the 10-inch touchscreen work together. The trip computer data sits in front of you, while apps such as Energy live on the central screen. This guide explains how to check your trip...
The Peugeot 508's instrument panel constantly reports on the car's health: when the next service is due, whether the oil level is right, how hot the engine is and, on BlueHDi diesels, how far you can go before the...
Not every lamp on your Peugeot 508's dashboard is a warning. Green, blue and white/grey symbols mostly confirm that something is switched on: your lights, a driver assistance system or a hybrid feature. Knowing them...
Orange (amber) warning lamps on a Peugeot 508 rarely mean you have to stop immediately, but they shouldn't be ignored. Most tell you that a system has developed a fault, has switched itself off or needs some attention...
A red warning lamp on your Peugeot 508's instrument panel means one thing: deal with it now. Some red lamps mean you should stop as soon as it's safe; others, like an unfastened seat belt or an open door, just need...
Review
Please note: this review reflects around a year behind the wheel of a 508 plus 2023-2024 specification data. Engine choices and trims differ from country to country and have changed since, so check what's currently on...
Engines
The second-generation Peugeot 508, sold as a Fastback (the handbook calls it a saloon) and an SW estate, was Peugeot's flagship for most of its life. Unlike many of its rivals, it never offered a big six-cylinder...
For much of its life, the plug-in hybrid was the Peugeot 508 that made the most sense in the UK, at least for company-car drivers. Low official CO2 figures kept benefit-in-kind tax down, and the electric motor makes the...