Peugeot 508 to Get Valeo Multifunction Faceplate

The new Peugeot 508 debuting these days in Paris will feature several technologies from Valeo as part of the high-level finish offering. The French manufacturer has chosen to use Valeo’s new multifunction faceplate, alongside the company’s hands-free access and start system.

The faceplate's central positioning enhances the quality of the vehicle's interior. There are no visible joints, while the interface is extremely user-friendly. The design incorporates the air-conditioning and radio functions, corresponding to the automaker's requirements.

The compact size of the faceplate is completed by the polished black with chrome finish and optimized touch-control, making Valeo’s multifunction faceplate a top-end product.

On the other hand, the hands-free access and start solution offers the driver greater freedom. “Just placing the key in a pocket or bag is sufficient to open the door: the driver simply pulls the handle to unlock the vehicle and the door opens,” Valeo says.

To start the vehicle or shut off the engine, the driver just presses the start button on the dashboard or presses the brake pedal. A simple stroke of the hand over a specific part of one of the door handles is enough to lock the vehicle.

“Valeo will equip the future Peugeot 508 with its new multifunction faceplate with high-level finish, and with its hands-free access and start system that allows the driver to open and start the vehicle without getting the key out,” the automotive supplier states proudly.

“Valeo also continues to offer innovative solutions, including tactile surfaces, smart display systems and proximity detection, in order to satisfy end users' growing demand for advanced controls and automakers' needs to express a strong brand image.”