2012 Peugeot 508 display

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SituationsConsequences
To apply the electric parking brake: ) immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition. )
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.)
switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps come on.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
switch on the ignition. )
push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then
release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the
vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.

and possibl
y

flashing


Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:

- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine andautomatic release on acceleration functions are available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and
the emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashin
g

Display of the message "Battery charge fault".


- You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and
immobilise
your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a
wheel).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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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.

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Manual operation
)Select position M for sequentialchanging
o
f the six gears.)Pull the lever towards the + sign to changeup 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 speedpermit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
Ddisappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in 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 Nto place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is pro
grammed
to automatic mode.

Operating fault
When the ignition is on, amessage 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 Pto Rand from N to R
. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
I
f 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 movingvery slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. 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 Pto another position when the batteryis flat.If the lever is not in position P
, when the Pdriver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff, there is an audible signal and a message appears. )Return the lever to position P;the audible signal stops and themessage disappears.



To r e d u c e fuel consumption when stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), positionthe gear lever at Nand apply theparking 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 inposition N
on starting.Foot on brake
flashes on theinstrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in theinstrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on starting.

For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.

Displays in the instrument
panel
Gear lever positions
N.
Neutral R.Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.Gears in manual modeA.
This comes on when the automatic modeis selected. It switches off on changing tomanual mode.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen 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 panelscreen.
)
Select first gear (position Mor A
) or Areverse (position R).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e y o u r foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
Aand 1
or Rappears in the
instrument panel screen.


Automated mode
)After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated 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 thedriver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the:


- style of driving,

- profile of the road.

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Manual gear changing
)
When the vehicle has moved off, select
pos
ition 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 takeninto account when the vehicle isimmobilised. A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen.

On sharp acceleration, the gearbox willnot change up unless the driver acts onthe gear lever or the steering mountedpaddles. Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving. Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.
A
disappears and M
appears with thegears engaged successively, in the instrument panel screen.
The
gear change commands 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 permitacceleration 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 controlpaddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. A
is still displayed in theinstrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automaticcontrol of the gears.
Manual mode

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Head-up display


System which projects various information onto
a smoked strip in the field of vision of the driver so that they do not have to take their eyes off
the road.
This system operates when the engine is
running and the settings are stored when the
ignition is switched off.
1
.Head-up display on. 2. Head-up display off (long press).3.
Brightness adjustment. 4.
Display height adjustment.
Buttons
Once the system has been activated, thefollowing information is grouped together in the
head-up display:A.The speed of your vehicle. B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.


Displays during operation
C.
Navigation information (according to
version).
For more information on the navigation system, refer to the "Audio andtelematic" section.

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)With the engine running, press button 1 toactivate the system and deploy the strip. )Press and hold button 2
to deactivate the
system and retract the strip.
The activated/deactivated state is saved and restored on restar ting the engine.
Activation/Deactivation
) With the engine running, adjust the
brightness of the information displayedusing buttons 3 :


- the "sun" to increase the brightness,

- the "moon" to decrease the brightness.





Brightness adjustment
We recommend that adjustments aremade using these buttons only whenthe vehicle is stationary. When stationary or while driving, noobjects should be placed around thestrip (or in its recess) so as to not impede deployment of the strip and itscorrect operation.


In certain extreme weather conditions (rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, ...) the head-up display may not be legibleor may suffer temporary interference. Some sunglasses may hamper readingof the information.
To clean the strip, use a clean, soft cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth or detergent or solventproducts as these could scratch thestrip or damage the non-reflectivecoating.

Height adjustment
)With the engine running, adjust the display
to the desired height using buttons 4 :
- up to move the display up,
- down to move the display down.

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Memorising speeds
This memorising of speeds applies to both the speed limiter and the cruise control.
You can memorise u
p 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 stopsat the nearest memorisedspeed,
For safety reasons, the driver mustcarry 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 andconfirm.)
Modify the speed. )
Select " OK" and confirm to save the
modifications.

Selection
)
press and hold again the "+ " or " - " button toselect another memorised speed.
A reminder of the speed and the state of thesystem (on/off) is displayed in the instrument
panel.