2016 Peugeot 508 brake

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
th
is system only operates when:
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t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain gradient conditions are met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
th

e hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:
-

p
rovided you are in first gear or neutral with
a manual gearbox,
-

p
rovided you are in position D or M with an
automatic gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp and the warning
lamp P in the lever of the electric
parking brake control are on fixed
(not


flashing).
Operating fault
If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a Pe ugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.
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Driving

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the loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of
the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
th
e alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
th

e spare wheel (space-saver type or a
steel rim) does not have a sensor.
Under-inflation alert
the alert is given by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal, and depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, according
to equipment, to identify it.
F

R
educe speed, avoid sudden steering
movements or harsh brake applications.
F

S
top as soon as it is safe to do so.
F

I
f you have a compressor (the one in the
temporary puncture repair kit for example),
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
I

f it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.


or
F

I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (according to equipment).
Operating fault
the flashing and then fixed
illumination of the under-inflation
warning lamp accompanied by the
illumination of the service warning
lamp indicates a fault with the system.
th

is alert is also displayed when one or more
wheels is not fitted with a sensor (for example,
a space-saver or steel spare wheel).
go t

o a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked
or, following the repair of a puncture, to
have the original wheel, equipped with a
sensor, refitted.
Any tyre repair or replacement on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not
detected by your vehicle (fitting snow
tyres for example), you must have the
system reinitialised by a P
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Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.
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Driving

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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.
th
e cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engagement of:
-
4
th gear or higher with a manual gearbox,
-

2nd gear or higher with an automatic
gearbox,
-

position D with an automatic gearbox.
th

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.
to r

eturn to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. 1.
C

ruise control mode selection button
2.
S

peed programming

/ programmed value
decrease button
3.
S

peed programming

/ programmed value
increase button
4.
C

ruise control suspension / resume button
(pause)
5.
C

ruise control off button
Steering 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.
th

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.
P

rogrammed speed value
Driving

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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
th
e snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels.
t
h
ey must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
us

e only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
For more information on snow chains,
contact a P
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Ot

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
ta

ke account of the legislation in force in your
country on the use of snow chains and the
maximum running speed authorised.
Original
tyre size
ty

pe of chain
215/60R16 215 / 5 5 R17
225/55 R17 Maximum link size:
9 mm
13 5 /8 0 R18
235/45R18
235/40R19
245/45 R18 Cannot be fitted
with chains
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Practical information

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Power steering fluid
level
the power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.
th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
the location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
u
n
screw the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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Manual gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule 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.
un

less 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 Pe ugeOt
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 P
e

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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
P
e

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Ot
or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

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selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
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
P
e

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Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop. For more information on the electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode.
Switch off the ignition.
With a manual gearbox, engage first
gear to block the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
lever in position P to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on. F

R
emove the wheel bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F

F
it the security socket 4 on the
wheelbrace


1 to slacken the security bolt
(if


fitted).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
th

e occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
If your vehicle does not have a jack, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop for
the part numbers of the tools needed to change a wheel: jack and wheelbrace.
Do not use:
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t
he jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,
-

a j
ack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
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1. Brake lamps
( light emitting diodes - LEDs).
2.
Si

delamps


(
light emitting diodes - LEDs).
3.
D

irection indicators


(
PY21W amber).
4.
Fo

glamps


(
light-emitting diodes) /
R

eversing lamps (W16W).
Rear lamps (Saloon)
Direction indicators and reversing lamp
Direction indicators Reversing lamp
Light emitting diodes-LEDs
For replacement, contact a PeugeOt
dealer or qualified workshop. F

O
pen the boot, then the plastic cover.
F
R
emove the two lamp unit fixing nuts.
F e
x
tract the lamp unit carefully from the
outside.
F
D
isconnect the electrical connector.
F
S
pread the tabs and remove the bulb
h o l d e r.
F t
u
rn the bulb a quarter of a turn and pull it
out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order. -

R
emove the direction indicator bulb holder,
as described above.
- t
u
rn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.to r eassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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In the event of a breakdown