PEUGEOT 508 2010 Owners Manual

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4. Air fl ow adjustment
 Press this "full fan" button to increase the air flow.
 Press this "empty fan" button to reduce the air flow.
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively as the fan speed increases.
Deactivating the system
 Press the "empty fan" air flow button until the fan disappears and "- -" appears.
This action stops all of the functions of the air conditioning system. Thermal comfor t is no longer controlled. However, a slight air flow may still be felt, resulting from the for ward movement of the vehicle.

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 Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
Front Demist -
Defrost Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel. With manual air
conditioning
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
With dual-zone and quad-
zone digital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programme Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current. It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the button goes off.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows. Adjust the temperature control to quickly demist/defrost the windows. To switch it off, press the "visibility" button again, the warning lamp in the button goes off and the system rever ts to the previous settings.
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows. With the quad-zone digital air conditioning, pressing this button deactivates and locks the
rear air conditioning.  To stop the programme, press either the "visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on. The system rever ts to the previous settings.

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Programmable heating
mode
This is an additional and separate system which heats the engine hot water circuit to improve defrosting and to preheat the passenger compar tment.
This indicator lamp comes on if the system is programmed in preheating mode.
Use the left hand steering mounted thumbwheel to navigate through the menus.
Programming
 In the "Main menu", select "Pre-heating/Pre-ventilation",
 Select "Activation" and if necessary for programming, "Parameters",
 Select "Heating" to preheat the engine or passenger compar tment or "Ventilation" to ventilate the passenger compar tment,
 Select: - immediate to start the heating ("OK" once), - the first clock to programme/store a star ting time, - the second clock to programme/store another star ting time.
Programmable Heating/Ventilation
Programmable Ventilation
mode
This mode allows ventilation of the passenger compar tment to improve the temperature experienced on entering the vehicle in summer.
Using these two clocks and according to season you can, for example, select one or the other star ting time. A message in the instrument panel screen confirms your choice.

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Starting-switching off the engine
With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever in neutral. With an electronic gear control gearbox , put the gear lever in N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever in P or N .
 Inser t the key in the ignition switch.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Star ting) .  When the engine star ts, release the key.
Starting using the key
Switching off using the key
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
For Diesel vehicles, in very cold weather the engine will not start until the preheater warning lamp has gone off.
Key left in the ignition
If the key is left in the ignition switch, there is an audible signal on opening the driver's door.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
If the vehicle is not immobilised,the engine will not stop.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the brake pedal for vehicles with automatic or electronic gear control gearbox, or declutch fully for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
 Press the " START/STOP " button.
Switching off using
the electronic key
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is locked.
Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.

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Anti-theft protection
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Emergency starting withthe electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not star t after pressing the "START/STOP" button:  Open the housing below the "START/STOP" button.  Inser t the electronic key in the location A .  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Once the engine has star ted, you can remove the electronic key and close the housing.
Emergency switch-off usingthe electronic key
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds. In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops. if the electronic key is no longer in the defined zone when you request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.  Press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to force switching off the engine (note that restarting will not be possible without the key).

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It is recommended that you do not apply the parking brake in very cold conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the automatic functions and release the parking brake manually.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on, not flashing.
The electric parking brake combines 2 operating modes: - Automatic Application/Release Application is automatic when the engine stops, release is automatic on use ofthe accelerator (this mode is activated by default), - Manual Application/Release Manual application of the parking brake is done by pulling control lever A. Manual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing the brake pedal. When the driver's door is opened, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed if
the brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle, the automatic application when the engine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking brake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A .
Manual application
Activation/deactivation is done via the menu in the instrument panel screen.
The parking brake is then applied and released manually.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the engine running, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied, unless the selector lever is in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic gearbox.
Electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, the automatic mode is deactivated.

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With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, press the brake pedal , pull then release control lever A . The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
Manual release
- extinction of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake off ".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and a message appears in the instrument panel.
If necessary, you can utilise maximum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on control lever A , until you see the message "Parking brake applied fully" and an audible signal is heard. Maximum application is essential: - in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the automatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually, - when the slope you are parked on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during towing).
Maximum application
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and in the control lever A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is switched off. The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a maximum application of the parking brake then turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park. After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.

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Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when you press the accelerator:  Manual gearbox: press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse, press on the accelerator pedal and move
off.  Electronic gear control gearbox : select position A , M or R then press on the accelerator pedal.  Automatic gearbox: select position D , Mor R then press on the accelerator pedal. Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
- display of the message "Handbrake off ".
When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle it is essential to manually apply the parking brake by pulling control lever A . The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep is heard and a message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied, unless the selector lever is in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic gearbox.
Particular situations
In cer tain situations (e.g. star ting the engine), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation. To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without star ting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pushing then releasingcontrol lever A . The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in the control lever A and in the instrument panel going off and display of the message "Handbrake off ". If a parking brake fault occurs while applied or if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is always possible. In order to ensure correct operation and
so your safety, the number of successive application/release operations of the parking brake is limited to eight. In the event of abuse, you are aler ted by a message "Parking brake faulty" and a warning lamp flashes.

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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle. The electronic stability programme (ESP) provides stability during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.
If a failure of the ESP system is signalled by the lighting of this warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed. In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A .
Emergency parking brake release
 if your vehicle has one, take out the vehicle chock B , located under the boot floor.  On a slope, immobilise the vehicle by placing a chock in front or behind one of the front wheels, opposing the slope. On level ground, immobilise the vehicle by placing a chock in front or behind one of the front wheels.
In the event of fault with the electric parking brake or a battery failure, an emergency mechanical control can be used to manually release the parking brake.  Immobilise the vehicle (or chock it if the brake pedal has not been released), with the engine running, by engaging first gear (manual gearbox, position P (automatic gearbox) or M or R (electronic gear control gearbox).  Switch of the engine, but leave the ignition on. If you are unable to immobilise the vehicle, do not operate this control and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.

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 Pass your fingers under the edge ofthe gaiter below the gear lever gate.  Unclip the gate by spreading the tongues (located below) then pull away the assembly of selector gate and gaiter.
With an emergency release, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer be assured once the mechanical release has star ted and the mechanical control cannot be used to apply the parking brake again. Do not carry out any action on lever A , or stop/start the engine while the release control is engaged. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. The control C cannot be used to apply the parking brake. To re-engage the electric parking brake (after correction of the fault or battery failure), make a long pull on the control lever A until the parking brake warning lamp (!) flashes in the instrument panel, then make a second long pull until this warning lamp comes on fixed
(not flashing).
 Turn the selector gate/gaiter assembly for access to the lever.  Pull hard on the control C to release the parking brake. A loud knock confirms the release of the brake.  Take care to refit the control in its housing.  Replace the selector gate/gaiter assembly.