2014 Peugeot 508 Hybrid Owner's Manual

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It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on, not flashing.
th

e electric parking brake
combines


2


operating modes:
-

A

utomatic Application/Release

A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),
-

M

anual Application/Release

M

anual application of the parking brake is
by pulling control lever A .
M

anual release is by pushing and releasing
the control lever, while pressing the brake
pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal 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 when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A .
Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
th

e parking brake is then applied and released
manually.
th
e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
l
ighting of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp
in the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay 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 mode
is deactivated.
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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
th

e full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
-

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake of f ".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-
i
n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-
w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (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 the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off
.
th

e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you 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:
F

M
anual gearbox: press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and
move off.
F

E
lectronic gearbox : select position A, M
or R then press on the accelerator pedal.
F

A
utomatic gearbox: select position D, M
or R then press on the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
-

t
he braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
-

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake of f ".
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 that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are 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.
th

e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i

llumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard 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.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its
force. t
h
is is normal operation.
to a

dvance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A .
t
h
e full release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever A and in the instrument panel
going off and display of the message "Parking
brake of f ".
If a parking brake fault occurs while applied or
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 alerted by a
message "Parking brake faulty" and a warning
lamp flashes.
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service
brake, a continuous pull on the control lever A
will stop the vehicle.
th
e dynamic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
If a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the lighting of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A .th
e emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances. In the event of a battery failure, the
parking brake can no longer be
operated.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the vehicle in
a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Situations Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -
t
h
e automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-
t
h
e electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

M
anual release of the electric parking brake is only available by
pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the control lever.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-
t
h
e automatic functions and the manual application are still
available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -
t
h
e automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
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SituationsConsequences
to a

pply the electric parking brake:
F

i
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F

p
ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F

s
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps come on.
th

e application is slower than during normal operation.
to r

elease the electric parking brake:
F

s
witch on the ignition.
F

p
ush 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing.
Display of the message "
Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

O
nly the automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
-
t
h
e manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the
emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing.
Display of the message " Battery charge fault". -

Y
ou 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).
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Manual parking brake
Application
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Release
F With your foot on the brake pedal, 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 the
parking brake, engage a gear with a
manual gearbox or position P with an
automatic gearbox and switch off the
ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP

warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message, indicating
that the parking brake is still on or has not been
fully released. Pressing the brake pedal makes it
easier to apply or release the manual
parking brake.
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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, drive at walking speed.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Failure to observe this procedure
may cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (engaging 3
rd or 4th gear by
m i st a ke).
When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.
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