2011 Peugeot 508 instrument panel
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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
7
. 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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Never select position N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
)
Select position D
for automatic
changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the par t
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
)
Press button "S"
, after star ting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " 7
"
)
Press button " 7
", after star ting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves star ting and drive
when traction is poor.
7
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
)
At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
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Manual operation
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Select position M
for sequential
changing
of the six gears.
)
Pull the lever towards the +
sign to change
up a gear.
)
Push the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P
or N
to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a
message appears in the
instrument panel screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
You risk damaging the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
- if you force the lever from position P
to another position when the battery
is flat.
If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, there is an audible signal and a
message appears.
)
Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear lever at N
and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.
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Engagement of reverse gear is
accompanied by an audible signal.
N
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument
panel screen, if the gear lever is not in
position N
on star ting.
Foot on brake
flashes on the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
instrument panel screen, if the brake
pedal is not pressed on star ting.
For optimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument
panel
Gear lever positions
N.
Neutral
R.
Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Gears in manual mode
A.
This comes on when the automatic mode
is selected. It switches off on changing to
manual mode.
)
Place your foot on the brake
when a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
Moving off
)
Select position N
.
)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Star t the engine.
N
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
)
Select first gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
).
)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal, then
accelerate.
A
and 1
or R
appears in the
instrument panel screen.
Automatic mode
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position A
for enter automatic mode.
A
and the gear engaged appear in
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear, depending on the:
- style of driving,
- profile of the road.
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Manual gear changing
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When the vehicle has moved off, select
position M
to change to manual mode.
- Pull the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.
- Push the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
At very low speed, if reverse gear
is requested, this will only be taken
into account when the vehicle is
immobilised. A warning lamp appears in
the instrument panel screen.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R
when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
A
disappears and M
appears with the
gears engaged successively, in the
instrument panel screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear. This selective gear change mode enables you
to over take, for example, while still remaining in
automatic mode.
)
Operate the +
or -
steering mounted control
paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the
engine speed permits. A
is still displayed in the
instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears.
Manual mode
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You must press the brake pedal when
star ting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the
engine running, you must place the gear
lever in neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compar tment, check that the
gear lever is in neutral N
and that the
parking brake is applied.
Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, the
flashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the instrument panel
screen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
have it checked by PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop. Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
- move to position N
to engage neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with the electronic gear control
gearbox,
at speeds below 4 mph (6 km/h),
press the brake pedal or put the selector
lever in position N
.
If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey. It rests itself to zero
every time the ignition is switched on with the key.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.
For your comfor t, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,
- the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfor table temperature in the passenger
compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
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Memorising speeds
This memorising of speeds applies to both the speed limiter and the cruise control.
You can memorise up to 5 speeds in the
system.
By default, some speeds are already
memorised.
)
Go to the main menu in the instrument
panel screen by pressing the "CONFIG"
button.
)
Select the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu and confirm. To select a memorised speed:
)
press and hold the " +
" or
" -
" button; the system stops
at the nearest memorised
speed,
For safety reasons, the driver must
carry out these operations when
stationary, using the instrument panel
screen.
These operations are only possible
when stationary.
Operation
)
Select "Vehicle parameters" menu and
confirm.
)
Select the "Driving assistance" line and
conform.
)
Select the "Speeds memorised" line and
confirm.
)
Modify the speed.
)
Select " OK
" and confirm to save the
modifications.
Selection
)
press and hold again the " +
" or " -
" button to
select another memorised speed.
A reminder of the speed and the state of the
system (on/off) is displayed in the instrument
panel.