Fastback saloon, including the plug-in hybrid.
Fastback saloon · 5 seats · Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
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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 |
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...
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 508 point to a fault or situation that needs action from you. If one comes on while the engine is running or you are driving, check the message that comes with it so you know...
Orange lamps on your dashboard either warn you about a fault that needs your attention or confirm that a system is running or has been deliberately switched off. Some come on for a few seconds when you switch on...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are mostly indicator lamps. When one of them comes on, it simply confirms that the matching system has been switched on, such as your lights or your direction...
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 508 are the ones to take most seriously. If a red lamp comes on, there may be a fault that needs further investigation, and the lamp may be joined by an audible signal and a...
Orange warning lamps on your Peugeot 508 usually mean a fault has been found that needs looking into, although some simply tell you that a system is switched off or working. Some orange lamps come on for a few...
Green and blue lamps on your dashboard are mostly good news. Rather than warning you about a fault, they usually confirm that a system or function is switched on and working. Some can light up in more than one way,...
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 508 point to something that needs your attention. Some only need a quick action from you, such as releasing the parking brake or fastening a seat belt. Others mean you should stop...
Orange lamps on your Peugeot 508 tell you that a system is working, has been switched off, or has a fault that needs your attention. Some come on steadily and some flash, and the way a lamp lights up tells you...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are mostly good news. They confirm that a system you have switched on, such as your indicators, headlamps or foglamps, is working. One lamp in this group can also flash...
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...
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...
