2012.5 Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag service

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Driving
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake, a continuous pull on the control lever Awill stop the vehicle.The dynamic stability control provides stability during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, themessage "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.

If a failure of the DSC s
ystem is
signalled by the lighting of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed.In this event, stability must be assured by thedriver 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 byplacing a chock in front or behind one of
the front wheels, opposing the slope. On level ground, immobilise the vehicle byplacing a chock in front or behind one of
the front wheels.
In the event o
f fault with the electric parkingbrake or a battery failure, an emergencymechanical control can be used to manually
releasethe 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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Safety





Horn
)Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent dan
ger.
Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lackingvisibility.









Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergencyor assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated PEUGEOT ser vice.

For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio andtelematics" section.

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Practical information
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The person at the wheel of the towedvehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:- vehicle broken down on a motor wayor fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake, - towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

To w i ng from the rear
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.)Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checkinginterval for this component.
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, 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














Electric parkin
g 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.















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalentquality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between
tw
o services.
Checking this system must be done by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information
, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.

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EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than2 seconds. Flashing of the green LED and a voice
message confi rm that the call has been made to the
PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS call centre * .
The
green LED remains on (without fl ashing) when communication is established. It goes off at the end of communication.

When the ignition is switched on, the green
LED comes on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly. Pressin
g this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confi rmed b
y a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confi rms that the call has been made **
.


OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green LED goes off. Cancellation is confi rmed by a voice message .
To cancel a call, tell the PEUGE
OT CONNECT SOS call centre that thecall was a mistake.
PEUGE
OT CONNECT SOS immediately locates you vehicle, starts communication with you in your language ** , and where necessary sends
the appropriate public emergency services ** . In countries where theservice is not available, or when the locating service has been expresslydeclined, the call sent directly to the emergency services (11 2) without the
vehicle location.

If an impact is detected b
y the airbag control unit, and
independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call
is made automatically.
*
Sub
ject to the general conditions for the service available from dealersand to technological and technical limitations.
**

Depending on the geographical cover of PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS,
PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE and the offi cial national languageselected by the owner of the vehicle.
Th
e list of countries covered and PEUGEOT CONNECT services are available from dealers or at www.peugeot.co.uk.
If the oran
ge LED fl ashes: there is a system
fault.
If the oran
ge LED is on continuously: the backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a PEU
GEOT dealer.

I
f you purchased your vehicle outside the PEUGEOT dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the confi guration of these services
and, if desired, modifi ed to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country,confi guration is possible in the offi cial national language of your choice.

For technical reasons and in particular to improve the qualit
y of PEUGEOT CONNECT services to customers, the manufacturer reserves
the right to carry out updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.

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04
TOWARDS POINTS OF INTEREST (POI)
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
The points of interest (POI) indicate all of the service locations in the vicinity(hotels, various businesses, airports...).

Select the " Enter an address " function
and confi rm, then select Select
destinationand confi rm.
To select a P
OI close to your currentlocation, select " POI" and confi rm, thenselect " Around the current place " and confi rm.
To select a P
OI as a stage on the route,select " POI" and con fi rm, then select " On
the route" and con fi rm.
To select a P
OI as a destination, fi rst enter the country and town (see "Towards
a new destination"), select " POI" andconfi rm, fi nally select "Near" and con fi rm.r
Search for POIs in the categories
suggested in the following pages.

Select "
Search by Name " to search for POIs by name and not byproximity.
Press NAVto display the "Navigation -guidance" menu.

Select the POI and confi rm " OK" to start
the guidance.

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04NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE

UPDATING THE RISK AREAS POIs
The detailed procedure is available from PEUGEOT dealers.
The fi les must be copied to the root on the chosen medium.
Successful downloadin
g is con fi rmed by a message.
The medium used must not contain an
y other data.
Insert the medium
(CD ROM or USB memory stick)containing the POI database into the system's CD
player or USB port.
The system detects the medium inserted automatically. Confi rm the start of the update byvalidating "YES".
Download the "Risk areas P
OIs" update
fi le onto aCD ROM or USB memory stick from the Internet.
This service * is available at http://peugeot.navigation.comor https://www.peugeot-connect-downloads.co.uk.
*
Available in certain countries.

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Enter the same code on the telephone then accept
the connection. Then accept automatic connection on the telephone to allow the
telephone to reconnect automaticall
y every time the vehicle is started.

Dependin
g on the type of telephone, the system will ask you to
accept or not the transfer of your contacts.
USING THE TELEPHONE
The "Hands-free mode" should be used in preference if "Streaming" is not desired.
The services available depend on the network, the
SIM card and the compatibility of the Bluetooth telephone used. Check the telephone manual and with your network provider for details of the services available to you.

The ability o
f the system to connect in only one mode depends on
the telephone. The two modes may both connect by default.

Select a code for the connection then confi rm " OK ".
On return to the vehicle,the last telephone connected
automatically reconnects, within around 30 seconds after
switching on the ignition (Bluetooth activated and visible).
To modif
y the automatic connection mode, remove the pairing and pair the telephone again with the desired mode.