parking brake PEUGEOT 508 2021 Owner's Guide

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools

Hatchback
Reconnection
Front battery:

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

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp
B fully down.
•

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
Rear battery:
►

Connect the
(-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Following 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, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Electronic key
.
–

Sunroof and electric 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.
Rechargeable hybrid 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
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing 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/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing 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.

202
In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

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

254
Alphabetical index
Histogramme, fuel consumption 25–26
Horn
80
I
i-Cockpit® amplify function 47
Ignition
103, 242
Ignition on

103
Immobiliser, electronic

101
Indicator, AdBlue® range

20
Indicator, coolant temperature

19
Indicator, engine oil level

19
Indicators, direction

70, 193
Inflating tyres

178, 210
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

185, 187
Infrared camera

74, 117
Instrument panel

10–11, 11, 22–23, 23, 118
Instrument panel (Rechargeable hybrid)

10
Internet browser

233, 236
ISOFIX mountings

93
J
Jack 184–185, 188, 239
Jump starting
195
K
Key 27–28, 31
Key, electronic
29–30
Keyless Entry and Starting

29–31, 101–102
Key not recognised

103
Key with remote control

27, 101
Kit, hands-free

219, 241
Kit, puncture repair

184–185
Kit, temporary puncture repair

184–187
L
Labels 6
Labels, identification
210
Lamp, boot

68
Lamps, parking

70
Lamps, rear

193–194
Lams with Full LED technology

71, 73, 192
Lane assist

125, 129–131
Lane departure warning active

137, 142
Leather (care)

182
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

70, 192–194
Level, AdBlue®

176
Level, brake fluid

176
Level, Diesel additive

176–177
Level, engine coolant

19, 176
Level, engine oil

19, 175
Levels and checks

175–177
Level, screenwash fluid

76, 176
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

70, 192–194
Lighting, cornering 73–74
Lighting dimmer
22
Lighting, exterior

69, 72
Lighting, guide-me home

28, 71–72
Lighting, interior

62–63
Lighting, mood

63
Lighting, welcome

71–72
Loading

170–171
Load reduction mode

173
Locating your vehicle

28
Locking

28, 30
Locking from the inside

33
Locking the doors

33
Long objects, transporting

64
Low fuel level

157
Lumbar

45–46
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 161–162
Maintenance (advice)
160, 181
Maintenance, routine

117, 176, 178
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

11 6
Map reading lamps

62
Markings, identification

210
Massage function

47
Massage, multi-point

47
Mat

62, 117
Memorising a speed

125
Menu

218
Menu, main

24

255
Alphabetical index
Menus (audio) 213–214, 225–226
Menu short cuts
24
Messages

243
Messages, quick

243
Mirror, rear view

49
Mirrors, door

48–49, 56, 140
Mirror, vanity

59
Misfuel prevention

158–159
Mobile application

25–26, 58, 166, 168
Motor, electric

111–112, 159, 208
Motorised tailgate

37–38
Mountings, ISOFIX

93
N
Navigation 230–232
Navigation, connected
233–235
Net, high load retaining

66–67
Night vision

74
Night Vision

74
O
Obstacle detection 142
Oil change
175
Oil consumption

175
OIl, engine

175
On-board tools

68, 184–185
Opening the bonnet

173–174
Opening the boot

29, 36
Opening the doors 29, 35
Opening the windows
27
P
Pads, brake 177–178
Paint
181, 210
Paint colour code

210
Parcel shelf, rear

65
Park Assist

148
Parking brake, electric

103–105, 177
Parking sensors, audible and visual

142
Parking sensors, front

143
Parking sensors, rear

142
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Rechargeable hybrid)

26, 58
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)

80
Personalisation

11
Plates, identification

210
Player, Apple®

217, 240
Player, USB

216, 239
Port, USB

59, 63, 216, 218, 235, 239
Power

21
Power indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)

9, 10, 21
Pressures, tyres

178, 186, 188, 210
Pre-tensioning seat belts

85
Priming pump

184
Priming the fuel system

183
Profiles

221, 244
Programmable cruise control

123
Protecting children 86, 89–97
Puncture
185–186, 188
R
Radar (warnings) 11 7
Radio
214–215, 238
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)

216, 239
Range, AdBlue®

20, 176
RDS

215, 238
READY lamp

173
Rear screen, demisting

56
Rechargeable hybrid engine

9, 25, 172–173, 200, 208
Rechargeable hybrid system

6, 9, 25,
102, 112, 159
Recharging the battery

196, 198–199
Recharging the traction battery

163
Recharging the traction battery (
Rechargeable hybrid)

159, 166–168
Recirculation, air

54–55
Recovery

200–202
Recovery of the vehicle

200–202
Reduction of electrical load

173
Regeneration of the particle filter

177
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)

109
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

11 6
Reinitialising the remote control

33