2014 Peugeot 508 instrument panel

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Comfort
 Select: - immediate to start the heating or ventilation (once confirmed "OK"), - the first clock to programme/store your departure time, - the second clock to programme/store a second departure time. Depending on the departure time chosen, the system calculates automatically the optimum time to start operating.
The immediate or programmed activation of Ventilation mode depends on the temperatures inside and outside the vehicle.
Always switch off the programmable heating while refuelling to avoid any risk of fire or explosion. To avoid the risk of intoxication and asphyxiation, the programmable heating must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area such as a garage or workshop not equipped with exhaust gas extraction. Do not park the vehicle on an inflammable sur face (dry grass, dead leaves, paper…), there is a risk of fire. Using these two clocks and according to season you can, for example, select one or the other departure time. A message in the instrument panel screen confirms your choice.
Only one programmed or immediate preheating/preventilation can be activated between two starts of the vehicle.
The heating and the ventilation in immediate or programmable mode is not activated when: - the fuel level is too low, - the battery is not sufficiently charged.
To programme the heating and the ventilation, it is necessary to first deactivate the alarm volumetric and tilt monitoring (see the "Alarm" section).

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Driving
Starting-switching off the engine With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever in neutral. With an electronic gear control gearbox , put the gear lever in N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever in P or N .
 Insert the key in the ignition switch.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .  When the engine starts, release the key.
Starting using the key
Switching off using the key
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
For Diesel vehicles, in very cold weather the engine will not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has gone off.
Key left in the ignition
If the key is left in the ignition switch, there is an audible signal on opening the driver's door.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.  With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the brake pedal on vehicles with automatic or electronic gear control gearbox, or depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles with a manual gearbox and maintain pressure until the engine starts.
Starting using the electronic key
 Press the " START/STOP " button.
Switching off using
the electronic key
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is locked.
Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.

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Driving
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen. In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Emergency starting with the electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not start after pressing the "START/STOP" button:  Open the housing below the "START/STOP" button.  Insert the electronic key in the location A .  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Once the engine has started, you can remove the electronic key and close the housing.
Emergency switch-off using the electronic key
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds. In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops. If the electronic key is no longer in the defined zone when you request switching off the engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.  Press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to force switching off the engine (note that restarting will not be possible without the key).
The electronic key must always remain inside the vehicle while in use.

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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 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 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 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, pullcontrol lever A .
Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via the menu in the instrument panel screen.
The parking brake is then applied and released manually.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display 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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Driving
With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, pressthe brake pedal , pull then release control 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 control lever A going off,
- display of the message "Parking brake off ".
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: - in 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, - when 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 ,
- display of the message "Parking brake 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 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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Driving
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressivelywhen you press the accelerator:  Manual gearbox: press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse, press on the accelerator pedal and move off.  Electronic gear control gearbox : select position A , M or R then press on the accelerator pedal.  Automatic gearbox: select position D , M or R then press on the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control lever A going of f, A going of f, 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 that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument 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 of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display 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. This is normal operation.
To advance 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 releasingcontrol lever A . The 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 "Handbrake off ". 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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Driving
 Pass your fingers under the edge of the
gaiter (below the gear lever surround).  Unclip the surround by spreading the tongues (located below) then pull away the assembly of surround and gaiter.
With an emergency release, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer be assured once the mechanical release has started and the mechanical
control cannot be used to apply the parking brake again. Do not carry out any action on lever A , or stop / start the engine while the release 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 re-engage the electric parking brake (after correction of the fault or battery failure), make a long pull on the control lever A until the parking brake warning lamp (!) flashes in the instrument panel, then make a second long pull until this warning lamp comes on fixed (not flashing).
 Turn the surround/gaiter assembly for
access to the lever.  Pull hard on the control C to release the parking brake. A loud knock confirms the release of the brake.  Take care to refit the control in its housing.  Replace the surround/gaiter assembly.

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Driving

Manual parking brake
Application
 Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
 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 STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, indicating that the parking brake is still on or has not been fully released.