2012 Peugeot 508 Signal

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Access
) Press this button C
to close thetailgate electrically.
Do not hinder closin
g of the tailgate: any
obstacle to closing causes the tailgate to stopand rise a few centimetres automatically.To close the tailgate manually: move the
tailgate slightly up then down to disengage it
from its drive then lower it until closed.
To avoid the risk of injury, ensure
that no one is close to the rear of thevehicle when opening or closing the tailgate.

While electric opening or closing of the tailgate
is in progress, you can stop its movement at
an
y time: ) press the interior button or button A
on
the remote control or button Bor C on thetailgate.


Stopping the opening or
closing
Ad
justing the opening
height

The maximum opening height of the tailgate can be set and memorised (restricted overheadclearance, ...).
This memorisation is done in two steps,by successive presses on button C
:


- during opening, a first press stops the
tailgate at the desired height,

- a second maintained press memorises the
position of the tailgate; an audible signal confirms the memorisation.
To delete this memorisation, make a newmaintained press until the audible signal isheard.
"Boot open" warning
With the engine running or when the vehicle ismoving, if the tailgate is not properly closed,
a message accompanied by an audible signal
(from 6 mph (10 km/h)) is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.

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Comfort
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 1or 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

I
gnition on or engine running
)
Briefly press button 1or 2
to recall thecorresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movement bypressing button M, 1 or 2
or by using one of theseat 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
th
e vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the seat moves back
automaticall
y and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat movesfor 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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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 toposition 3 (Starting).)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 star t until the pre-heater 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 star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "STA R T/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.


If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop.)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal on vehicles withautomatic or electronic gear controlgearbox, or depress the clutch pedal fully
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and
maintain pressure until the engine starts.
Starting using
the electronic key
)Press the " STA R T/STOP"button.


Switching off using
the electronic key
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
With the electronic key inside the
vehicle, press the"START/STOP" button.
The en
gine stops and the steering column islocked.

Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "STA R T/STOP"button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.

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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 theautomatic functions and release theparking brake manually.



Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare 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 bydefault), -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 si
gnal 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 whenyou press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the en
gine is running or off, pull
control lever A
.


Manual application
Activation/deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
The parkin
g brake is then applied and released
manually. The application o
f the parking brake isconfirmed by:


- li
ghting of the braking warning lamp and of the Pwarning lamp
in the control lever A,

- displa
y of the message "Parking brake 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 modeis deactivated.

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With the ignition on or the engine running,
to release the parking brake, pressthe brakepedal
, pullthen release controllever A.
The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
Manual release
- extinction of the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lampin the control lever A ,
- displa
y of the message "Parking brake off".
I
f you pull the control lever Awithout pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessar
y, you can make a maximum
applicationof the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pullon 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 caravanor a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parkingbrake manually,

- when the slope you are parked on mayvary (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 Aare on fixed (not flashing).

Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,
engine off



- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the Pwarning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of the message "Parkingbrake 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 vehicleor parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parkingbrake then turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear whenyou park.
After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.

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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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Manual parking brake
)Pull the parking brake lever up toimmobilise your vehicle.



Release
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply theparking brake, engage a gear with amanual gearbox or position P
with an automatic gearbox and switch off theignition. When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
instrument panel screen, indicating that the
parking brake is still on or has not been fullyreleased.

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Displays in the instrument
panel
When you move the lever in the gate to select aposition, the corresponding indicator comes on
in the instrument panel.
P. Park R. ReverseN.
Neutral D.
Drive (Automatic driving) S.Sport
programme7
. Snow
programme 1 to 6.
Gear engaged during manual operation-. Invalid value during manual operation
)
With your foot on the brake, select
pos
ition Por N.) Start 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 evenwithout 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 parkingbrake and select position P
.
P
If position Nis engaged inadver tently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle then engage position Dto accelerate.