2014 Peugeot 508 parking brake

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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your c o unt r y. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving
licence. When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Towing from the rear
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without
exceeding it. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
 To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance. To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change). Refer to the servicing booklet for the details of the level checking interval for this component.
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change). Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the checking interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change). Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the level checking interval for this component.
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the event of a problem, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as important as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products. To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compartment is strictly prohibited .
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two services. Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.

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Alphabetical index
Levels and checks ................................221-227Lighting bulbs (replacement) ......................192, 197, 198, 20 0Lighting control stalk .............................13 6, 14 0Lighting, guide-me home ......................140, 141Lighting, interior ....................................Lighting, interior ....................................Lighting, interior151, 152Lighting on reminder .....................................Lighting on reminder .....................................Lighting on reminder13 8Loading ...................................................20, 214Load reduction mode ....................................207Load space cover ............................................Load space cover ............................................Load space cover82Locating your vehicle ......................................49Long objects, transporting ..............................79Luggage retaining strap ............................80, 81
Main beam .............................136, 192-19 4, 19 6Maintenance ...................................................20Map reading lamps .......................................151Markings, identification .................................247Massage function ...........................................71Mat ..................................................................78Menu, main ...................................................310Mini fuel level ..................................................64Mirror, rear view ..............................................76Mirrors, door..............................................74 , 75Motorised boot ..........................................58, 59Motorway function (direction indicators) ...................................165Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................160MP3 CD .................................................315, 316Music media players .....................................290
Navigation .............................................259, 260Number plate lamps ......................................200
Oil change .....................................................225Oil consumption ............................................225Oil filter ..........................................................Oil filter ..........................................................Oil filter228Oil level....................................................3 7, 2 2 5Opening the boot ................................43, 46, 57Opening the doors ..........................................43Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............63Operation indicator lamps ............23, 25, 27, 29
Paint colour code ..........................................247Panoramic glass sunroof ................................Panoramic glass sunroof ................................Panoramic glass sunroof63Parking brake ................................10 6, 110, 229Parking brake, electric ..................................103Parking lamps ...............................................140Parking sensors, front ...................................13 3Parking sensors, rear....................................132Parking space sensor ..................................13 4Particle emission filter ..........................Particle emission filter ..........................Particle emission filter227, 228Passenger compartment filter ......................Passenger compartment filter ......................Passenger compartment filter228PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTANCE ..........250PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6) .........253PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS .........................250Player, CD MP3 .....................................315, 316Port, USB ................................................79, 317Priming the fuel system ................................219Programmable heating (Webasto)..................99Protecting children ................153, 154, 157, 160 -162, 175Puncture ........................................................179
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Radio .............................................287, 288, 311Range, AdBlue ..............................................231Rear foglamp.........................................197, 198Rear screen (demisting) ..................................98Recharging the battery .................................205Reduction of electrical load ..........................207Refilling AdBlue.............................230, 232-234Regeneration of the particle emissions filter ............................................emissions filter ............................................emissions filter228Reinitialising the remote control .....................................................5 0 , 51Remote control ..............................43 - 45, 47, 52Removable screen (snow shield) ...............................................212Removing a wheel ........................................188Removing the mat ...........................................78Repair kit, puncture .......................................179Replacing bulbs ....................192, 197, 198, 20 0Replacing fuses ............................................201Replacing the air filter ...................................Replacing the air filter ...................................Replacing the air filter228Replacing the oil filter ...................................Replacing the oil filter ...................................Replacing the oil filter228Replacing the passenger compartment filter ......................................compartment filter ......................................compartment filter228Replacing wiper blades.........................150, 20 9Resetting the service indicator .......................Resetting the service indicator .......................Resetting the service indicator36Reversing lamp .....................................197, 198Roof bars .......................................................214Roof blind ........................................................63Routine checks ....................................228, 229Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..................219, 220
Safety for children .........................................16 4Screen, colour and mapping ..............................................2 5 7, 2 9 8Screen, instrument panel ..........................23, 38Screen menu map ................................298, 330Screen, monochrome ...........................310, 33 0
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Saloon Exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 43 -52 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - starting - battery Welcome lighting 143 Door mirror spotlamps 143 Main directional lighting 136 -142, 145 Additional directional lighting 146 Headlamp height adjustment 144 Changing bulbs 192-196 - front lamps - foglamps - direction indicator repeaters
Wiper s 147-149 Changing a wiper blade 150, 209
Parking space sensors 134-135
Doors 44-52 - Keyless Entry and Starting - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 53 -54 Electric windows 55 -56
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 64- 66
Sunroof 61- 62 Roof bars 214 Accessories 215-216
ESC: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 169 -171 Tyre under-inflation detection 167-168 Tyre pressures 247 Changing a wheel 185 -191 - tools - removing / refitting
Boot 57, 60 - opening / closing - emergency release Temporary puncture repair kit 179 -184
Changing bulbs 197, 200 - rear lamps - 3rd brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamps
Parking sensors 132-133 Towbar 212-213 Towing 210 -211
Door mirrors 74-75

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SW Exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 43 -52 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - starting - battery Welcome lighting 143 Door mirror spotlamps 143 Main directional lighting 136 -142, 145 Additional directional lighting 146 Headlamp adjustment 144 Changing bulbs 192-196 - front lamps - foglamps - side repeaters
Wiper s 147-149 Changing a wiper blade 150, 209
Door mirrors 74-75
Doors 44-52 - Keyless Entry and Starting - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 53 -54 Wipers 55 -56
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 64- 66
Boot 57, 60 - opening / closing - emergency control Motorised tailgate 58 -59 Temporary puncture repair kit 179 -184
Changing bulbs 198-199 - rear lamps - 3 rd brake lamp - number plate lamp - fog lamps
Parking sensors 132-133 Towbar 212-213 Towing 210 -211
Sunroof 61- 62 Panoramic sunroof 63 Roof bars 214 Accessories 215-216
ESC: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 169 -171 Under-inflation detection 167-168 Tyre pressures 247 Changing a wheel 185 -191 - tools - removing / refitting
Parking space sensors 134-135

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Instruments and controls
Quad-zone rear air conditioning 96 -97
Opening the bonnet 218
PEUGEOT Connect USB 79
Door mirrors 74-75 Electric windows, deactivating 55-56
Courtesy lamps 151 Seat belt / passenger's front airbag warning lamps display 173, 176 Rear view mirror 76 Sunroof 61- 62 SW panoramic sunroof 63
Fuses behind the glove box 201-202
Manual parking brake 110
Heating, ventilation 86 - 87 Manual air conditioning 88-89 Dual-zone air conditioning 90-92 Quad-zone front air conditioning 93-95 Demisting / defrosting 98
PEUGEOT Connect Navigation (RT6) 253 -306 Setting the date/time 42
Audio system 307-335 Setting the date/time 41
Electric parking brake 103 -109
5/6-speed manual gearbox 111 Gear shift indicator 112 Automatic gearbox 113 -116 Electronic gear control gearbox 117-120 Stop & Start 121-123 Hill start assist 124, 108
Dashboard fuses 203

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Instrument panels, screens 22, 34-35 - check / service indicator / trip distance recorder - lighting dimmer Warning lamps 23-32 Indicators 33 -37 Gear shift indicator 112
Hazard warning lamps 165
Colour screen 257, 298 -300 Screen C 310, 330 -331
Switch panels, buttons 8 Programmable heating 99-100
Steering wheel adjustment 76 Horn 166
Memorising speeds 127 Speed limiter 128 -129 Cruise control 130 -131
Lighting controls 136 -142 Direction indicators, parking 140, 165
Instruments and controls (cont.)
Head-up display 125 -126
Wiper controls 147-150 Trip computer 38 - 40
Ignition switch, switching on/off 101-102 Stop & Start 121-123 Electric parking brake 103 -109
Headlamp height adjustment 144