ignition PEUGEOT 508 DAG 2010 Owner's Guide

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Switch on the ignition or star t the engine if the vehicle has gone into economy mode.
1. Adjustment of the seat cushion angle and height, and for wards-backwards adjustment Raise or lower the front of the control to adjust the seat cushion angle.  Raise or lower the rear of the control to raise or lower the seat.  Simultaneously raise or lower the front and rear of the control in order to raise or lower the entire seat. 2. Adjustment of the backrest angle Move the control for wards or backwards to adjust the backrest angle. 3. Adjustment of lumbar suppor t This function allows you to independently adjust the height and level of lumbar suppor t.
The electric functions of the driver's seat are activ e for about a minute after opening the front door. They are deactivated about a minute afte r switching off the ignition and in economy mode. To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
Move the control:  For wards or backwards to increase or reduce the lumbar suppor t.  Upwards or downwards to raise or lower the lumbar suppor t zone.

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Storing driving positions
System which stores the electrical settings of the driver's seat and door mirrors as well as the head-up display settings. It enables you to store up to two positions using the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
Storing a position
using buttons M/1/2
 Switch on the ignition.  Adjust your seat, the door mirrors and the head-up display.  Press button M , then press button 1 or 2within four seconds. An audible signal indicates that the position has been stored. Storing a new position cancels the previous position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
 Briefly press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding position. An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment. You can interrupt the current movement by pressing button M , 1 or 2 or by using one of the seat controls. A stored position cannot be recalled while driving. Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry and leaving the vehicle. After switching off the ignition and opening the driver’s door, the seat moves back automatically and then stays in this position, ready for the next entry to the vehicle. When switching on the ignition, the seat moves for ward to the stored driving position. When moving the seat, take care that no person or object hinders the automatic movement of the seat. To activate or deactivate this function, contact a PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary for over taking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer. Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash. The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear
screen demist-defrost" page).
Adjustment
 Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.  Move control B in all four directions to adjust.  Return control A to the central position.
Folding
- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. - Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arear wards.
Unfolding
- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. - Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.

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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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Anti-theft protection
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Emergency starting with the electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not star t after pressing the "START/STOP" button:  Open the housing below the "START/STOP" button.  Inser t the electronic key in the location A .  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Once the engine has star ted, you can remove the electronic key and close the housing.
Emergency switch-off using the electronic key
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds. In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops. if the electronic key is no longer in the defined zone when you request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.  Press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to force switching off the engine (note that restarting will not be possible without the key).

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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.

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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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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle. The electronic stability programme (ESP) provides stability during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.
If a failure of the ESP system is signalled by the lighting of this warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed. In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A .
Emergency parking brake release
 if your vehicle has one, take out the vehicle chock B , located under the boot floor.  On a slope, immobilise the vehicle by placing a chock in front or behind one of the front wheels, opposing the slope. On level ground, immobilise the vehicle by placing a chock in front or behind one of the front wheels.
In the event of fault with the electric parking brake or a battery failure, an emergency mechanical control can be used to manually release the parking brake.  Immobilise the vehicle (or chock it if the brake pedal has not been released), with the engine running, by engaging first gear (manual gearbox, position P (automatic gearbox) or M or R (electronic gear control gearbox).  Switch of the engine, but leave the ignition on. If you are unable to immobilise the vehicle, do not operate this control and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.

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Consequences
To apply the electric parking brake:  immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.  pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until app lication is complete.  switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps come on. The application is slower than during normal operati on. To release the electric parking brake:
 switch on the ignition.  push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it. If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a PEU GEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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flashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration functions are avail able. - The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the emergency braking are not available.
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flashing
Display of the message " Batter y charge fault: Stop the vehicle ". - You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Swi tch off and
immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a wheel). - Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle. The electronic stability programme (ESP) provides stability during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.
If a failure of the ESP system is signalled by the lighting of this warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed. In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A .
Emergency parking brake release
 if your vehicle has one, take out the vehicle chock B , located under the boot floor.  On a slope, immobilise the vehicle by placing a chock in front or behind one of the front wheels, opposing the slope. On level ground, immobilise the vehicle by placing a chock in front or behind one of the front wheels.
In the event of fault with the electric parking brake or a battery failure, an emergency mechanical control can be used to manually release the parking brake.  Immobilise the vehicle (or chock it if the brake pedal has not been released), with the engine running, by engaging first gear (manual gearbox, position P (automatic gearbox) or M or R (electronic gear control gearbox).  Switch of the engine, but leave the ignition on. If you are unable to immobilise the vehicle, do not operate this control and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.