parking brake Peugeot 508 2020 Owner's Guide

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In the event of a breakdown
Disconnection
Never reverse the order of the
disconnection steps - risk of irreversible
damage!
►

Disconnect the (-)

terminal of the rear battery
using the black quick-release connector.


► Disconnect the (+) terminal of the front
battery by disconnecting the red quick-release
clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
•

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnection
Never reverse the order of the
reconnection steps - risk of irreversible
damage!


► Connect the (+) terminal of the front battery
by connecting the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit the open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp
B fully down.
•

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Connect the
(-) terminal to the rear battery
using the black quick-release terminal connector.
After reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reset certain
equipment:
–

Electronic key
.
–

Sunroof and electric sun blind.
–


Electric windows.
– Date and time.
– Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator lamp
off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer .
Use the towing eye only
to free the vehicle where it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed lorry or trailer .
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual


Internal combustion / Automatic

Hybrid 2WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

196
In the event of a breakdown
Access to the tools

Hatchback

SW
The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the
boot floor.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its lower
section.
►

Release the cover to the right and then
downwards.
T

o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle with the driving wheels on the ground
and the engine off. ►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its lower part.
T o tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

247
Alphabetical index
I
i-Cockpit® amplify function 44
Ignition
98, 238
Ignition on

98
Immobiliser, electronic

97
Indicator, AdBlue® range

18
Indicator, coolant temperature

18
Indicator, engine oil level

17
Indicators, direction

66, 182
Inflating tyres

167, 204
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

174, 176
Infrared camera

69, 112
Instrument panel

9, 20–21, 113
Instrument panel (Hybrid)

9
Internet browser

228, 232
ISOFIX mountings

89
J
Jack 173–174, 177, 235
Jump starting
189
K
Key 25–26, 29
Key, electronic
27–28
Keyless Entry and Starting

27–29, 97–98
Key not recognised

99
Key with remote control 25, 97
Kit, hands-free
213–214, 236–237
Kit, puncture repair

173–174
Kit, temporary puncture repair

173–176
L
Labels, identification 204
Lamp, boot
64
Lamps, parking

66
Lamps, rear

182–183
Lams with “Full LED" technology

67, 69, 181
Lane assist

121, 125–126, 128
Lane departure warning active

131, 135
Leather (care)

171
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

66, 181–183
Level, AdBlue®

166
Level, brake fluid

165
Level, Diesel additive

166
Level, engine coolant

18, 165
Level, engine oil

17, 164
Levels and checks

164–166
Level, screenwash fluid

72, 165
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

66, 181–183
Lighting, cornering

69
Lighting dimmer

20
Lighting, exterior

65
Lighting, guide-me home

26, 67–68
Lighting, interior

58–59
Lighting, mood

59
Lighting, welcome

67–68
Loading 160–161
Load reduction mode
162
Locating your vehicle

26
Locking

26–27
Locking from the inside

30
Locking the doors

30–31
Long objects, transporting

60
Low fuel level

151
Lumbar

42–43
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 154, 158
Maintenance (advice)
153, 170
Maintenance, routine

113, 166
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

11 2
Map reading lamps

59–60
Markings, identification

204
Massage function

44
Massage, multi-point

44
Mat

58, 113
Memorising a speed

120–121
Menu

212
Menu, main

23
Menus (audio)

207–208, 220–221
Menu short cuts

23
Messages

238
Messages, quick

238
Mirror, rear view

46
Mirrors, door

45–46, 52, 135
Mirror, vanity

55

248
Alphabetical index
Misfuel prevention 152
Motor, electric
108, 152, 202
Motorised tailgate

34–35, 37
Mountings, ISOFIX

89
N
Navigation 225–227
Navigation, connected
228–230
Net, high load retaining

62–63
Night vision

69
Night Vision

69
O
Obstacle detection 136
Oil change
164
Oil consumption

164
OIl, engine

164
On-board tools

64, 173–174
Opening the bonnet

162–163
Opening the boot

27, 34
Opening the doors

27, 33
Opening the windows

25
P
Pads, brake 167
Paint
171, 204
Paint colour code 204
Parcel shelf, rear
61
Park Assist

142
Parking brake, electric

99–101, 167
Parking sensors, audible and visual

136
Parking sensors, front

137
Parking sensors, rear

137
Personalisation

9–10
Plates, identification

204
Player, Apple®

211, 235
Player, USB

210, 235
Port, USB

56, 59, 210, 230, 235
Power

19
Power indicator

19
Pressures, tyres

167, 177, 204
Pre-tensioning seat belts

81
Priming pump

173
Priming the fuel system

172
Profiles

215, 239
Programmable cruise control

119
Protecting children

82, 85–91, 93
Puncture

174–175, 177
Q
Quiet vehicle warning sound 76
R
Radar (warnings) 11 2
Radio 208–209, 211, 233
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)

210, 234
Range, AdBlue

18, 166
RDS

209, 233–234
READY lamp

163
Rear screen, demisting

52
Rechargeable hybrid
system

6, 23, 98, 108, 152
Recharging the battery

190, 193
Recirculation, air

50–51
Recovery

194, 196
Recovery of the vehicle

195
Reduction of electrical load

162
Regeneration of the particle filter

166
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)

106
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

111
Reinitialising the remote control

30
Reminder, lighting on

65
Remote control

25–29
Remote functions

24, 54, 157–158
Removing a wheel

178–179
Removing the mat

58
Replacing bulbs

180–183
Replacing fuses

183–184, 189
Replacing the air filter

166
Replacing the oil filter

166
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

166
Reservoir, screenwash

165