2014 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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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: - always select neutral, - press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging 5 th or 6 th gear
 Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5 th or 6 th g e a r.
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: - always select neutral, - press the clutch pedal.
5-speed manual
gearbox
 Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
 Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.

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Gear shift indicator * System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving economically. Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears. The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the advice given by the system. This function cannot be deactivated.
* According to engine.
- You are in third gear.
Example:
- You press the accelerator pedal moderately.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow accompanied by the suggested gear.
In the case of driving which makes particular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on the accelerator pedal, for example, when overtaking...), the system will not recommend a gear change. The system never suggests: - engaging first gear, - engaging reverse gear, - engaging a lower gear.

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Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation, enhanced by sport 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, - snow programme to improve driving when traction is poor, - manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.
"Porsche Tiptronic System" automatic gearbox
1. "S" (spor t) programme switch. 2. "  " (snow) programme switch.
Gear lever
Gear selection gate
P. Park. - Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on 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.
Steering mounted controls
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right of the steering wheel.  Press the back of "+" steering mounted paddle 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.
M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential changing of the six gears.  Pull backwards to change up through the gears. or  Push for wards to change down through the
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Displays in the instrument
panel
When you move the lever in the gate to select a position, the corresponding indicator comes on in the instrument panel. P. Park R. Reverse N. Neutral D. Drive (Automatic driving) S. Sport programme  . Snow programme 1 to 6. Gear engaged during manual operation -. Invalid value during manual operation
 With your foot on the brake, select position P or 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 , R , RD or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without 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 parking brake and select position P . P . P
If position N is engaged inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle then engage position D to accelerate.

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Never select position N while the vehicle is moving. Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
 Select position D for automatic changing of the six gears. The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the style of driving, the profile of the road and the load in the vehicle. For maximum acceleration without touching the lever, press the accelerator pedal down fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached. On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide efficient engine braking. If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a higher gear for safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport "S"
 Press the "S" switch, after starting the engine. The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow "  "
 Press the "  " switch, after starting the engine. The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. This programme improves starting and drive when traction is poor.
 appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
 At any time, press the button selected (S or "  ") again at any time to quit the programme engaged and return to auto-
adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the automatic operation in very specific conditions of use.
Creep function
(moving without using
the accelerator)
This function provides great flexibility in manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, …). With the engine at idle, parking brake released and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle moves as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal (even without pressing the accelerator). For your safety, this function will be activated only if you press the brake pedal when changing from for ward drive to reverse. It is deactivated on opening the driver's door. Closing the door then pressing the brake or accelerator pedal, reactivates the function.
Never leave children inside the vehicle without supervision when the engine is running.

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Manual operation
 Select position M for sequential changing of the six gears.  Pull the lever towards the + sign to change up 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 speed permit; 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 N to 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, a message 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 R and from N to R . This will not cause any damage to the gearbox. Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions permitting. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If 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 moving very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. The sport 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 battery is flat. If the lever is not in position P , when the P , when the Pdriver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, there is an audible signal and a message appears.  Return the lever to position P ; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.
To reduce fuel consumption when stationary for long periods with the engine running (traffic jam...), position the gear lever at N and apply the parking brake, unless it is programmed in automatic mode.

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6-speed electronic gear control gearbox
Six-speed electronic gear control gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing. There are two driving modes: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver. In automated mode, it remains possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles when required, when overtaking, for example. This gearbox provides you with the benefit of additional functions: - hill start assist, - the creep function (movement of the vehicle on releasing the brake pedal) in automated mode or reverse.
R. Reverse.  With your foot on the brake, lift the lever and push forwards. N. Neutral.  With your foot on the brake, select this position to start. A. Automated mode.  Move the lever backwards to select this mode. M. Manual mode with sequential gear changing.  Move the lever to the left to select this mode, then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear .
Gear lever
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "+" steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -. Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "-" steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted control
paddles
The steering mounted paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

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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 in position N on starting. Foot on brake flashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brake pedal 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. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode A. This comes on when the automatic mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual 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.  Start the engine.
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
 Select first gear (position M or A ) or A ) or Areverse (position R ). R ). R Release the parking brake unless it is programmed to automatic mode.  Take your foot off the brake pedal, then accelerate.
A and 1 or R appears in the instrument panel screen.
Automated mode
 After starting 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 part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.