2012 Peugeot 508 traction control

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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations


Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fix
ed.Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.


Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
flashin
g.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Low fuel levelfixed with the needle
in th
e red zone. Wh
en it first comes on there remains
approximately 7 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel,
as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.


Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed.The anti-lock braking system has afault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
dela
y.

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Driving
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfor t of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by spor t and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:-automatic
operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox,
-
sport
programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,

- snowprogramme to improve driving when
traction is poor,

- manua
loperation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.















"Porsche Tiptronic System" automatic gearbox
1.
Gear lever. 2. "S"
(sport)
switch.3."7"(snow)switch.


Gear lever Gear selection
gate
P. Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brakeon or off.
- Starting the engine.
R. Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle.N. Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on.
- Starting the engine.D.
Automatic operation. M.+/-
Manual operation with sequentialchanging of the six gears.)
Pull backwards to change up through thegears. or )
Push forwards to change down through
the gears.



Steering mounted controls
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right of
the steering wheel. ) Press the back of "+"steering mountedpaddle to change up.-.
Control paddle to change down, to the left
of the steering wheel. ) Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down.


The steering mounted control paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme (ESC: Electronic Stability Control) incorporating the
following systems:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance,
- the anti-slip re
gulation (ASR) or traction control,
- the dynamic stability control (DSC).









Electronic stability programme (ESC)


Definitions


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and offers improved control in corners,
in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.


Emergency braking assistance

In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stoppingdistance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is
felt by areduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-skid regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the pathfollowed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the re
quired path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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Safety
Snow driving assistance
(Intelligent Traction Control)
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: Intelligent Traction Control. This automatic system continuously checks for situations of difficult surface adhesion thatcould make it difficult to move off or makeprogress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Controllimits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,mud…), it can be useful to temporarilydeactivate the dynamic stability control andwheel anti-slip
systems to allow a degree of
wheel spin and so recover grip.
It is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Snow t
yres are strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),make sure that these are approved for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may makeitself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal. When this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which could cause loss of control of the vehicle whenbraking.

When this warnin
g lamp comes on,coupled with the STOPwarning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signaland a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the electronic brake forcedistribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Alphabetical index
G.P.S.............................................................245Gearbox, automatic..............................109, 222Gearbox, electronic gear control ..........................................113, 117, 222Gearbox, manual ...................107,108, 117, 222Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................109Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox...........................................113Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................107Gear shift indicator........................................108Guidance.......................................................245Guide-me-home....................................13 6, 137
Halogen headlamps..............................187,188Hands-free kit........................................263,307Hazard warning lamps............................80,161
Identification plates .......................................233Indicator lamps, status ..............................23-32Indicators, direction......................................161Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............................................179Inflating tyres..........................................20, 233
Inputs for audio system...................76, 281, 305Instrument panel.............................................22Instrument panel screen.........................23,108Intelligent Traction Control ............................165Interior fittings .................................................74Interior mood lighting....................................148ISOFIX child seats .................................156-158ISOFIX mountings.........................................156
Labels, identification .....................................233Lamps, warning and indicator...................r23-32Level, brake fluid ...........................................218Level, headlamp wash..........................144, 219Level, power steering fluid............................218Levels and checks.................................215-222Lighting, guide-me home......................136, 137Lighting, interior....................................r147,148Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...........................................187-195Lighting control stalk.............................132, 136Lighting on reminder.....................................r135Loading....................................................20,209Load reduction mode....................................202Load space cover............................................r79Locating your vehicle......................................46Long objects, transpor ting..............................76Low fuel level..................................................61Luggage retaining strap ............................77,78
Keeping children safe............149 -160, 169, 171Key.............................................................41-49Key, electronic.........................41, 42,44, 47, 97Keyless Entry and Star ting ...........41, 42,49,97Key with remote control..................................41
Main beam.............................132,187-189, 191Maintenance....................................................20Manual gearbox............................................107Map reading lamps.......................................147Markings, identification .................................233Massage function ...........................................68Mat ..................................................................75
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Filling with fuel..........................................61, 63Fitting a wheel ...............................................185Fitting roof bars .............................................209Fittings, boot.............................................77,78Flashing indicators................................136,161Foglamps..............................13 4, 187, 19 0, 192
Foglamps, front.............................134,187, 190Foglamps, rear......................................r134, 192
Folding the rear seats .....................................69Front seats ................................................64-66Fuel............................................................20, 63Fuel consumption ............................................20Fuel filler cap...................................................61Fuel filler flap...................................................61Fuel gauge......................................................61Fuel tank..........................................................61Fuses.............................................................196
Head-up display ............................121,124, 126Headlamp adjustment...................................140Headlamps, directional .........................141,187Headlamp wash............................................144Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r219Head restraints, front......................................67Head restraints, rear.......................................r69Heated seats .............................................64, 67Heating.............................20, 85, 87, 90, 93, 96Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel..............................................73High load retaining net ....................................81Hill start assist...............................................120
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Jack.......................................................180,181JACK socket....................................76, 281, 305JBL (audio system)....................................7,237
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Table of weights ....................................224,229Ta b l e s of engines..........................223,226-228Tables of fuses..............................................196Te c hnical data.......................................223-232
Te l e p h o ne.............................................263, 307Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................33Temperature control for heatedseats.............................................................67Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit ...............................174
Third brake lamp........................................... 195TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................260To o l s......................................................180,181To w b a r...........................................................r207Towed loads..........................................224,229To w i ng another vehicle .................................205Traction control (ASR)....................................30Traffic information (TA).........................261,298Tr affic information (TMC) ......................260,261Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r38,39Tyre pressures..............................................233Tyres................................................................20Tyre under-inflationdetection.............................................163,182
Under-inflation (detection)....................163, 182Unlocking........................................................41Unlocking the boot..........................................43Updating the date..................................283, 316Updating the time..................................283, 316USB (Peugeot Connect) .................................76
Vehicle identification.....................................233Ventilation.................................................83-85
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Warning lamps ..........................................23-32Warning triangle..............................................80Wash-wipe, rear............................................r144Weights .................................................224, 229Welcome function ...........................................66Welcome lighting...........................................139Wiper, rear.....................................................r144Wiper control stalk.................................143-145Wipers.............................................26, 143, 145
Xenon headlamps .........................................187
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