parking brake Peugeot 508 2010.5 Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state of the corresponding function.
Switch panels
Opening the boot.
Opening the fuel filler flap.
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Massage.
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Alarm.
Programmable heating warning lamp.
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Electric parking brake.
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Star ting/stopping using the electronic key.
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Deactivation of Stop & Star t.
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Head-up display (on/off, settings).
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Deactivation of parking sensors.
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Parking space sensor.
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Electric child lock.
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Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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Adaptive lighting.
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Familiarisation
9. Fusebox. 10. Front door window demisting/defrosting vent. 11. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent. 12. Steering lock and star ting with the key. 13. Star ting using the electronic key. 14. Audio equipment steering wheel controls. 15. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk. 16. Central locking and hazard warning buttons. 17. Multifunction screen.
Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control/speed limiter controls. 2. Headlamp height adjustment. 3. Lighting and direction indicator stalk. 4. Instrument panel. 5. Driver's airbag. Horn. 6. Gear lever. 7. 12 V accessory socket USB por t /auxiliary socket. 8. Bonnet release lever.
18. Central adjustable air vents. 19. Passenger's airbag. 20. Side adjustable air vents. 21. Glove box /Passenger's airbag deactivation. 22. Electric parking brake. 23. Central armrest with storage. 24. Upper and lower storage. 25. Audio system. 26. Heating/air conditioning controls.

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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
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Instruments and controls
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The ignition switch is at the2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star tin g * . The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thir ty seconds in extreme climatic conditions). If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then star t the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal. Obser ve the safety recommendations. For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer t o the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic applicatio n/release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually using th e emergency release procedure. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
* If your vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Star ting, the warning lamp goes off immediately.

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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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3
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3
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3
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
3
1
2
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3
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3
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Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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2
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3
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
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Instruments and controls
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Electric parking brake flashing. The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application/release is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake fault fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Braking fixed. The braking system fluid level has dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT. If the problem persists, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with the ABS warning lamp.
The electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via th e vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic applicatio n/release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually using th e emergency release procedure. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.

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Driving
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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Driving
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.