2013 Peugeot 508 check engine

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Comfort
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: F
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compar tment for a few minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.F
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. F
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation maycause misting of the windows and side windows.F
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.F
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep itin good working order. F
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).F
The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in anincrease in the vehicle's fuel consumption. When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improvestowing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under thevehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.F
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly.F
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

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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 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 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 gear 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 releasecontrol lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake
is confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the controllever A
going off,
- 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 A
are 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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Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:FManual gearbox:
press down fully on
the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse, press on the accelerator pedaland move off.FElectronic gear control gearbox : select position A
, M
or Rthen press on theaccelerator pedal. F Automatic gearbox:select position D , Mor Rthen press on the accelerator pedal.
Full release o
f the parking brake is confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and
th
e P warning lamp in the control
lever Agoing off, A
- display of the message "Parking brake off".


When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake warning lamps in theinstrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.


Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle it is essential to manually
apply the parking
brake by pulling
control lever A.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


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

- displa
y of the message "Parkingbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a message is displayed if theparking brake has not been applied, unless thegear lever is in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic gearbox.

Particular situations

In cer tain situations (e.g. star ting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter itsforce. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without star ting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasingcontrol lever A
. The full release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in the control lever Aand in the instrument
panel going off and display of the message
"Handbrake off".
If a parking brake fault occurs while appliedor
if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is
always possible.
In order to ensure correct operation and
so your safety, the number of successive
application/release operations of the parking brake is limited to eight.
In the event of abuse, you are aler ted by a
message "Parking brake faulty" and a warning
lamp flashes.

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F Pass your fingers under the edge of the
gaiter (below the gear lever surround).F
Unclip the surround by spreading the
tongues (located below) then pull away theassembly of surround and gaiter.


With an emergency release,immobilisation of the vehicle is nolonger be assured once the mechanical release has started and the mechanical
control cannot be used to apply theparking brake again.
Do not carry out any action on lever A , or stop / star t the engine while therelease control is engaged.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
The control C
cannot be used to apply the parking brake.
To r e - e ngage the electric parking brake(after correction of the fault or batteryfailure), make a long pull on the controllever A
until the parking brake warninglamp (!) flashes in the instrument panel, then make a second long pull until this warning lamp comes on fixed (not flashing).
FTurn the surround/gaiter assembly for
access to the lever.FPull hard on the control C
to release theparking brake. A loud knock confirms the release of the brake. FTake care to refit the control in its housing.
FReplace the surround/gaiter assembly.

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SituationsConsequences
To apply the electric parking brake: F immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition. F
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.F
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:
F
switch on the ignition. F
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 aqualified 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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Manual operation
FSelect position M for sequentialchanging
of the six gears.FPull the lever towards the + sign to change
up a gear. FPush 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.
D disappears 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 programmed
to automatic mode.

Operating fault
When the ignition is on, amessage appears in the
instrument panel screen to indicate a gearboxfault.
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.
If the en
gine 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. FReturn the lever to position P;the audible signal stops and themessage disappears.




To reduce 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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You must press the brake pedal when star ting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must manually apply the parking brake when parking, unless the parking brake isprogrammed in automatic mode.

When immobilising the vehicle, with the engine running, you must place the gear lever in neutral N.Before carrying out any work in the engine compar tment, check that the
gear lever is in neutral N
and that the parking brake is applied.



Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, theflashing of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message in the instrument panelscreen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
have it checked by PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can
choose to:


- move to position N
to engage neutral,

- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases,
you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.


Operating fault Creep function
(moving without pressing
the accelerator)
This function greatly facilitates manoeuvringof the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in a
traffic jam…).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position A , M
or Rselected, the vehicle moves
as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the accelerator pedal).
For your safety, this function is only activated
if you press the brake pedal when changing to forward drive or reverse. It is deactivated on opening the driver's door. Closing the door and then pressing the brake or accelerator pedal reactivates the function.
The vehicle does not move without pressing the accelerator pedal if the lever stays in position Nfor more than2 seconds
with the engine running,and the brake pedal is not pressed before selecting position A, M
or R
.

Never leave children inside the vehicle without supervision when the engine is running.