2014 Peugeot 508 Hybrid suspension

Welcome
We draw your attention to the following points:
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may cause faults and failures with the electrical
system of your vehicle. Contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop for information on the range of recommended
accessories.
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ny modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by
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or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by the manufacturer would lead
to the suspension of the new vehicle warranty.
Thank you for choosing a 508, a symbol of
confidence, passion and inspiration
this handbook has been designed to help to make the most of your
508 in all circumstances and in complete safety.
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ke the time to read through it so as to familiarise yourself with your
vehicle.
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e descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
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reserves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the handbook.
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is handbook covers all of the variations in equipment available
across the whole 508 range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described
in this document, depending on its trim level, version and the
specification for the country in which it was sold.
Key
Warning:
this symbol marks warnings which it is essential to observe for
your own safety, for the safety of others or to avoid any risk of
damaging your vehicle.
Information:
this symbol draws your attention to additional information for better
use of your vehicle.
Protection of the environment:
this symbol accompanies advice relating to protection of the
environment. For any work on your vehicle, use a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, competence and equipment required, which a
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ealer is able to provide.
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is document forms an integral part of your vehicle. Remember to
pass it on to the new owner in the event of the sale of the vehicle.
Page reference:
this symbol invites you to refer to the pages which provide details
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F Press 1, t he speed limiter mode is
activated but remains paused.
You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
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et the speed value by pressing
button
2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).
Programming
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will
not have any effect unless you press the pedal firmly past the point of
resistance .
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e speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed
speed, which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the programmed speed.
Off / Return to normal
driving
F Press 5, t he speed limiter is deactivated.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
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e use of mats not approved by
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may adversely affect the
normal operation of the accelerator
pedal and impede the operation of the
speed limiter.
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have a
third fixing in the area of the pedals to
avoid any risk of inter ference with the
pedals.
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
- b y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
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y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
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n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
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witch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 .
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uspend the speed limiter by pressing button 4 : the screen
confirms the suspension with "Pause".
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witch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.
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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
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e cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engaging:
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th gear or higher with a manual gearbox,
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nd gear or higher with an electronic or
automatic gearbox,
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position A with an electronic gearbox or D
with an automatic gearbox.
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e cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the
e SC system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
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eturn to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. 1.
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ruise control mode selection button
2.
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peed programming / programmed value
decrease button
3.
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peed programming / programmed value
increase button
4.
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ruise control suspension / resume button
(pause)
5.
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ruise control off buttonSteering mounted controls
the cruise control cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.
this information also appears in the
head-up display.
For more information, refer to the
"Head-up display" section.
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e programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
Displays in the instrument
panel
A. Cruise control on / pause indication
B. C ruise control mode selection indication
C.
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rogrammed speed value
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F Press 1, t he cruise control is activated
but remains paused.
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et the programmed speed by
accelerating to the required speed, then
press button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 70 mph
(110 km/h)).
Programming
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
- b y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
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b
y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
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n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
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ause the cruise control by pressing button 4 : the screen
confirms the suspension with with "Pause".
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witch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4 again.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed
results in flashing of this speed on the display.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the speed. When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
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void any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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ever fit one mat on top of another.
In the event of a cruise control fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
Off / Return to normal driving
F Press 5; c ruise control mode is deactivated th e screen returns to
the distance recorder.
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