2011 Peugeot 508 brakes

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Driving

Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the lever in the gate to select a
position, the corresponding indicator comes on
in the instrument panel.

P.
Park

R.
Reverse

N.
Neutral

D.
Drive (Automatic driving)

S.
Sport
programme

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. Snow
programme

1 to 6.
Gear engaged during manual operation

-.
Invalid value during manual operation

)
With your foot on the brake, select position P
or N
.

)
Star t the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.


)
With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.

)
Release the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.

)
Select position R
, D
or M
.

)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.


Moving off


When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R
, D
or M
is
selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P
.

If position N
is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D
to
accelerate.

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Safety








Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection
System which automatically checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.

Sensors fitted in each valve trigger a warning in
the event of malfunction (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h)).
The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor.
All repairs and changing of tyres on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If, when changing a tyre, you install a
wheel which is not detected by your
vehicle (example: fitting of snow tyres),
you must have the system reinitialised
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

This message is also displayed when
one of the wheels is away from the
vehicle (being repaired) or when one or
more wheels without a sensor are fitted.
The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for the driver to be
vigilant or to drive responsibly.


This system does not avoid the need
to have the tyre pressures checked
regularly (refer to "Identification
markings") to ensure that the optimum
dynamic per formance of the vehicle
is maintained and prevent premature
wear of the tyres, particularly in arduous
driving conditions (heavy load, high
speed).
The tyre pressures must be checked
cold, at least once a month. Remember to
check the pressure of the spare wheel.
The tyre under-inflation detection
system may experience temporary
inter ference due to electromagnetic
signals on a frequency close to that
used by the system.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal, to
identify the wheel concerned.

Under-infl ated tyre

This warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the instrument
panel screen identifying the wheel concerned.


)
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and the
brakes.

)
Change the damaged wheel (punctured
or very deflated tyre), and have the tyre
pressure checked as soon as possible.



Puncture

A message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal,
to identify the wheel or wheels which are not
detected or to indicate a fault in the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to replace the faulty sensor(s).


Sensor(s) not detected or faulty



)
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible.
This check must be carried out when the tyres
are cold.

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Safety
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
incorporating the following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
electronic brake force distribution system
(EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the traction control (ASR),

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).

Electronic stability programme (ESP)


Definitions


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution system (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and offers improved control, in particular on
poor or slippery road sur faces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.


Emergency braking assistance

In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.


Anti-skid regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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Checks






Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for the details of the level
checking interval for this component.







6-speed electronic gearbox
system
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.







Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking inter val for this
component. Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
















Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Brake disc wear

Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
two ser vices.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.






















Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric
parking brake - § Operating faults".
















Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as impor tant as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and offers
very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
the use of a high pressure washer
in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited
.

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319 Alphabetical index
Accessories ..................................................205
Accessories socket, 12 volt ............................ 71
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 137
Adjusting head restraints .......................... 61, 64
Adjusting seat belt height .............................. 164
Adjusting the steering wheel ........................... 70
Airbags ............................................................30
Air conditioning ...............................................83
Air conditioning (digital) ............................ 81, 84
Air conditioning (manual) .......................... 81, 82
Air filter .......................................................... 216
Air vents ..........................................................80
Alarm ............................................................... 48
Anti-theft steering lock ....................................95
Armrest ............................................................ 71
Assistance call ......................................158, 230
Audible warning ............................................ 158
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) .........274, 300, 302
Audio system (radio) ..................................... 287
Automatic gearbox ................................ 106, 217
Automatic illumination of headlamps .... 130, 134
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ............................ 157
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .............................. 140, 142
Auxiliary sockets ...........................................299Battery recharge ........................................... 196
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......................... 257, 301
Bluetooth (telephone) .................................... 257
Boot ................................................................. 52
Boot (opening) ................................................. 40
Brake discs .................................................... 217
Brake lamps ..........................................188, 189
Brake pads .................................................... 217
Brakes ........................................................... 217
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................58
CD .................................................................294
CD MP3 ................................................ 295, 296
Central locking ................................................ 41
Changing a bulb .................... 183, 188, 189, 191
Changing a fuse ............................................ 192
Changing a wheel ................................. 176, 177
Changing a wiper blade ........................143, 200
Changing the date .........................................277
Changing the remote control battery ........45, 46
Changing the time ................................. 277, 310
Checking levels ..................................... 213, 215
Checking the engine oil level ..........................35
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) .............................................. 170
Checks ................................... 210 -212, 216, 217
Children .........................................149, 153, 154
Child seats ................................................... 146
Child seats, conventional ...................... 148, 149
Child seats, Isofix .......................................... 154
Closing the boot .............................................. 52
Closing the doors ............................................ 41
Colour and map display DT .................. 237, 278
Connectors, audio ........................... 73, 297, 299
Control stalk, wipers ..............................140 -142
Coolant level ........................................... 31, 213Dashboard fusebox ....................................... 192
Date (display) ................................................277
Daytime running lamps ................. 132, 183, 187
Deactivating ESP .......................................... 162
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............... 166
Deadlocking .................................................... 42
Defrosting ........................................................ 92
Diesel additive level ...................................... 215
Diesel engine .......... 60, 209, 211, 212, 221, 224
Dimensions ...................................................227
Dipped beam ..................................129, 183 -185
Dipstick .................................................... 35, 213
Directional lighting ................................ 138, 139
Direction indicators ........ 133, 157, 183, 187-189
Door mirrors ..............................................68, 69
Driving positions (memorising) ....................... 63
Dual-zone air conditioning .............................. 92
Dynamic emergency braking ..........................96
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Coolant temperature ....................................... 31
Coolant temperature indicator ........................ 31
Cour tesy lamps ............................................. 144
Cruise control ........................................ 120, 123
Cup holder ....................................................... 71
Cur tain airbags .....................................168, 169 4-zone air conditioning ....................... 87, 90, 92
Battery ................................................... 196, 216
Battery, remote control ............................. 45 - 47
BEconomy mode ............................................. 199
Electric parking brake ....................................96
Electronic engine immobiliser ................... 47, 95
Electronic gear control gearbox .....110, 114, 217
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