2011 Peugeot 508 parking brake

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Contents
Instrument panel 20
Indicator and warning lamps 21
Gauges and indicators 31
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 3 6
Instruments and controlsFamiliarisation
Remote control key 39
Alarm 48
Electric windows 50
Boot 52
Motorised tailgate (SW) 53
Panoramic sunroof (SW) 56
Fuel tank 58
Diesel misfuel prevention 59
Access
Front seats 61
Rear seats 66
Mirrors 68
Steering wheel adjustment 70
Interior fi ttings 71
Boot fi ttings (Saloon) 74
Boot fi ttings (SW) 75
Heating and Ventilation 80
Manual air conditioning 82
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 84
Quad-zone digital air conditioning 87
Rear screen demist - defrost 92
Programmable Heating/ Ventilation 93
Comfort
Star ting-switching off the engine 94
Electric parking brake 96
Manual parking brake 103
Manual gearbox 104
Gear shift indicator 105
Automatic gearbox 106
6 -speed electronic gear control gearbox 110
Stop & Start 114
Hill start assist 117
Head-up display 118
Speed limiter 121
Cruise control 123
Parking sensors 125
Parking space sensors 127
Driving
Lighting controls 129
Automatic illumination of headlamps 134
Headlamp adjustment 137
Directional lighting 138
Wiper controls 140
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 142
Cour tesy lamps 144
Interior mood lighting 145
Visibility

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Familiarisation
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state
of the corresponding function.

Switch panels


Opening the boot.

Opening the fuel filler flap.
52, 53


Massage.

65



48


Alarm.
Programmable heating warning lamp.

58


93


Electric parking brake.

96



Star ting/stopping using the electronic
key.

94



Deactivation of Stop & Start.

115



Head-up display (on/off, settings).

118



Deactivation of parking sensors.

126



Parking space sensor.

127


Electric child lock.

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Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

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Adaptive lighting.

135

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Familiarisation

9.
Fusebox.

10.
Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.

11.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

12 .
Steering lock and star ting with the key.

13.
Star ting using the electronic key.

14 .
Audio equipment steering wheel controls.

15.
Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.

16.
Central locking and hazard warning
buttons.

17.
Multifunction screen.

Instruments and controls



1.
Cruise control/speed limiter controls.

2.
Headlamp height adjustment.

3.
Lighting and direction indicator stalk

4.
Instrument panel.

5.
Driver's airbag.
Horn.

6.
Gear lever.

7.
12 V accessory socket
USB port /auxiliary socket.

8.
Bonnet release lever.
18.
Central adjustable air vents.

19.
Passenger's airbag.

20.
Side adjustable air vents.

21.
Glove box /Passenger's airbag deactivation.

22.
Electric parking brake.

23.
Central armrest with storage.

24.
Storage (according to version).

25.
Audio system.

26.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

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Instruments and controls









Indicator and warning
lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, switched off or has a
fault.

When the ignition is switched on

Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.


Associated warnings

The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes. Only by relating the
type of lighting to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascer tained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
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Instrument panel screen



With the vehicle stationar y
, use the left hand
thumb wheel to move through the menus, so
as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and
comfort systems, ...).


- Rotation (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,

- Press: main menu, confirm the selection,

- Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in
the menu.




Main menu


Vehicle settings
Screen settings

Preheating/Preventilation


Driving position setting


Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake

Lighting

Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps

Settings





Language


Units

Fuel consumption
Te m p e r a t u r e

Colours


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Instruments and controls


Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations







Diesel engine
pre-heating


fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting * .
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.





Parking brake


fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.



Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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If your vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Star ting, the warning lamp goes off immediately.

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Instruments and controls


Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations








Electric parking
brake


flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.




Electric parking
brake fault


fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.





Braking


fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.

Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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Driving

It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A

are on, not flashing.

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:


- Automatic Application/Release


Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),

- Manual Application/Release


Manual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A.

manual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.



Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A
.


Manual application

Activation/deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:


- lighting 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 with the
engine running, there is an audible signal 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.








Electric parking brake

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, the automatic mode
is deactivated.

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Driving
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.