run flat Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual

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Driving

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
, M

or 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 A

are 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.


Par ticular 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 releasing

control 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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Driving

Manual operation



)
Select position M
for sequential
changing
of the six gears.

)
Pull the lever towards the +
sign to change
up 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 speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

D
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on 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 N
to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, a
message 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 P

to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If 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 moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.
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 P

to another position when the battery
is flat.

If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, there is an audible signal and a
message appears.


)
Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.

To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear lever at N
and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

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Practical information

2. Infl ation



)
Turn the selector A
to the "air"
position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
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 aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture 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 a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
You must inform the technician
that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will
inform you whether the tyre can be
repaired 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 par tly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car tridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
car tridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualified workshop.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).


)
Turn the selector A
to 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 adaptors
supplied 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 tyre
pressure 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 connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and 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 black
cable to the ear th point C
on your vehicle
(engine mounting).

)
Operate the starter, 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 conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of thir ty 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.
If 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 these
functions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run:


- for less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five
minutes,

- for more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thir ty
minutes.

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