clutch Peugeot 508 Dag 2010.5 Owner's Manual

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Starting-switching off the engine
With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever in neutral. With an electronic gear control gearbox , put the gear lever in N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever in P or N .
 Inser t the key in the ignition switch.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Star ting) .  When the engine star ts, release the key.
Starting using the key
Switching off using the key
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
For Diesel vehicles, in very cold weather the engine will not start until the preheater warning lamp has gone off.
Key left in the ignition
If the key is left in the ignition switch, there is an audible signal on opening the driver's door.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the brake pedal for vehicles with automatic or electronic gear control gearbox, or declutch fully for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
 Press the " START/STOP " button.
Switching off using the
electronic key
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is locked.
Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.

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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 , Mor 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 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 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.
Particular 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 releasingcontrol 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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Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine: - always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual
gearbox
 Raise the ring under the knob and push the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine: - always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
5-speed manual
gearbox
 While pressing on the gear knob, push the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse gear

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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal. The cruise control is switched on manually: it requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and the engaging: - 4th gear or higher on a manual gearbox,
- 2nd gear or higher on an electronic gear control gearbox or automatic gearbox, - position A on the electronic gear control gearbox or D on the automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually d offor by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on triggering of the ESP system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal. To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
1. Cruise control mode selection button 2. Speed programming/programmed value decrease button 3. Speed programming/programmed value increase button 4. Cruise control suspension/resume button (pause) 5. Cruise control off button
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to obser ve speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
This information also appears in the head-up display.
For more information on the head-up display, refer to the relevant page in this "Driving" section.
The programmed information is grouped together in the instrument panel screen.
Displays in the instrument panel
A. Cruise control on/off indication B. Cruise control mode selection indication C. Programmed speed value