Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual
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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 of the
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/star t 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.
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Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the vehicle in
a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Situations
Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the following
warning lamps:
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill star t assist is not available.
- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the following
warning lamps:
- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by
pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the control lever.
- Hill star t assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and the manual application are still
available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the following
warning lamps:
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill star t assist is not available.
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Situations
Consequences
To apply the electric parking brake:
)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
)
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
)
switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps come on.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
switch on the ignition.
)
push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then
release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not
come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the
vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the following
warning lamps:
- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the
emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message "Battery charge fault".
- You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and
immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a
wheel).
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Manual parking brake
Application
)
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
Release
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP
warning
lamp come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the instrument
panel screen, indicating that the parking brake is
still on or has not been fully released.
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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
star ting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual
gearbox
)
Raise the ring under the knob and push the
gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
star ting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
5-speed manual
gearbox
)
Push the gear lever to the right then
backwards.
Engaging reverse gear
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Gear shift indicator *
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
*
According to engine.
- You are in third gear.
Example:
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
- The system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.
The information appears in the instrument
panel screen in the form of an arrow
accompanied by the suggested gear.
In the case of driving which makes
par ticular demands on the per formance
of the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when
over taking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
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Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfor t of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by spor t and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
- automatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
- sport
programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,
- snow
programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
- manual
operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
"Porsche Tiptronic System" automatic gearbox
1.
Gear lever.
2.
Button " S
" (spor t)
.
3.
Button " 7
" (snow)
.
Gear selection gate
Gear lever
P.
Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R.
Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N.
Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
- Starting the engine.
D.
Automatic operation.
M.+/-
Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
)
Pull backwards to change up through the
gears.
or
)
Push for wards to change down through the
gears.
Steering mounted controls
+.
Control paddle to change up, to the right of
the steering wheel.
)
Press the back of "+"
steering mounted
paddle to change up.
-.
Control paddle to change down, to the left of
the steering wheel.
)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted
paddle to change down.
The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.
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Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the lever in the gate to select a
position, the corresponding indicator comes on
in the instrument panel.
P.
Park
R.
Reverse
N.
Neutral
D.
Drive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport
programme
7
. Snow
programme
1 to 6.
Gear engaged during manual operation
-.
Invalid value during manual operation
)
With your foot on the brake, select position P
or N
.
)
Star t the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
)
With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
)
Release the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
)
Select position R
, D
or M
.
)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R
, D
or M
is
selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P
.
If position N
is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D
to
accelerate.
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Never select position N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
)
Select position D
for automatic
changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the par t
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
)
Press button "S"
, after star ting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " 7
"
)
Press button " 7
", after star ting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves star ting and drive
when traction is poor.
7
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
)
At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.