run flat Peugeot 508 2012 Owner's Manual

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Driving

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressivelywhen you
press the accelerator:)Manual gearbox:
press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,press on the accelerator pedal andmove off.)Electronic gear control gearbox
: select position A
, M
or Rthen press on theaccelerator pedal. ) Automatic gearbox:select position D , Mor Rthen press on the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and o
f
the Pwarning lamp in the control
lever A
going off,
- displa
y of the message "Parking brake 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 thatparking brake warning lamps in theinstrument 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 o
f the braking warning
lamp and of the Pwarning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of the message "Parkingbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a message is displayed if theparking 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 itsforce. 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 Aand in the instrument
panel going off and display of the message
"Handbrake off".
If a parking brake fault occurs while appliedor
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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Driving
Manual operation
)Select position M for sequentialchanging
o
f the six gears.)Pull the lever towards the + sign to changeup a gear. )Push the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speedpermit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
Ddisappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

Invalid value during manual operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P
or Nto place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is pro
grammed
to automatic mode.

Operating fault
When the ignition is on, amessage appears in the
instrument panel screen to indicate a gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from Pto Rand from N to R
. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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f the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or movingvery slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from position Pto another position when the batteryis flat.If the lever is not in position P
, when the Pdriver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff, there is an audible signal and a message appears. )Return the lever to position P;the audible signal stops and themessage disappears.



To r e d u c e fuel consumption when stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), positionthe gear lever at Nand apply theparking brake, unless it is programmed in automatic mode.

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Practical information
2. Infl ation
)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.
)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aper ture).
A loss of pressure indicates that thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.)Remove and stow the kit.)Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used,it must be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from PEUGEOT dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, withoutinjecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.

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)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.


Starting using another
battery
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger. ) Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-). ) Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.


Charging the battery using
a battery charger


The Stop & Star t battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
)
Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B.)
Connect the other end of the green or blackcable to the ear th point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting).)
Operate the star ter, let the engine run.)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.

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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.

After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio andtelematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of aboutforty minutes.








Energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode

A message then appears in the instrument panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby.
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f a telephone call is being made at this time,it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use theequipment for approximately five minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximatelythirty minutes.

Let the engine run for the duration specified toensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restar t theengine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from star ting (refer to the "Battery" section).