Peugeot 508 Hybrid Dag (2012.5). Manual — part 8

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Driving

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

gear.

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 forwards.

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Driving

Gear effi ciency indicator *

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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113

Driving

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" (sport) programme switch.
2. "7" (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 forwards to change down through the

gears.

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Driving

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
7

. 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 D 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

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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Driving

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 " 7"

)

Press the " 7 " switch, after starting the

engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

7

appears in the instrument panel.

Return to automatic operation

)

At any time, press the button selected

(S or " 7 ") 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 forward 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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Driving

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 P
to 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 M1
automatically.
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 P

to another position when the battery
is flat.

If the lever is not in position P , when the

P

driver'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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Driving

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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Driving

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 brake
when 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

reverse (position 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 A
for 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.

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Driving

Manual gear changing

)

When the vehicle has moved off, select

position M to change to manual mode.
)

Pull the lever towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

)

Push the lever towards the - sign to

change down a gear.

At very low speed, if reverse gear
is requested, this will only be taken
into account when the vehicle is
immobilised. A warning lamp appears in
the instrument panel screen.

On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.

A disappears and M appears with the
gears engaged successively, in the
instrument panel screen.

The gear change commands are only carried
out if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.

This selective gear change mode enables you
to overtake, for example, while still remaining in
automatic mode.
)

Operate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.

The gearbox engages the gear requested if the
engine speed permits. A is still displayed in the
instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears.

Manual mode

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Driving

You must press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.

When immobilising the vehicle, with the
engine running, you must place the gear
lever in neutral N.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that the
gear lever is in neutral N and that the
parking brake is applied.

Stopping the vehicle

With the ignition on, the
flashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible

signal and a message in the instrument panel
screen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
have it checked by PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.

Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
- move

to

position N to engage neutral,

- leave

the

gear engaged; in this case, it will

not be possible to move the vehicle.

In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.

Operating fault

Creep function

(moving without pressing

the accelerator)

This function greatly facilitates manoeuvring
of the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in a
traffic jam…).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position A , M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator pedal).
For your safety, this function is only activated
if you press the brake pedal when changing to
forward drive or reverse.
It is deactivated on opening the driver's door.
Closing the door and then pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal reactivates the function.

The vehicle does not move without
pressing the accelerator pedal if the
lever stays in position N for more than
2 seconds with the engine running,
and the brake pedal is not pressed
before selecting position A, M or R .

Never leave children inside the vehicle
without supervision when the engine is
running.

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121

Driving

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:

-

with the electronic gearbox system, at
speeds below 4 mph (6 km/h), press the brake
pedal or put the gear lever in position N.

If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey. It rests itself to
zero every time the ignition is switched on with
the key.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.

For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...

Special cases: STOP mode not

available

STOP mode is not invoked when:
-

the driver's door is open,

-

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

-

the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,

-

the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

- the

engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

-

demisting is active,

- some

special

conditions

(battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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Driving

The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with the
electronic gearbox system:

-

gear lever in position A or M , release the
brake pedal,

- or

gear lever in position N and the brake

pedal released, move the gear lever to
position A or M,

-

or engage reverse gear.

START mode is invoked automatically when:
-

the driver's door is open,

-

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the

speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph

(11 km/h) with the electronic gearbox
system,

-

the electric parking brake is being applied,

- some

special

conditions

(battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.

Special cases: START invoked

automatically

In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.

If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message in the
screen.

Deactivation

This operation is perfectly normal.

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123

Driving

The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.

Reactivation

Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and a
message in the screen.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from
automatic operation of START mode.

This system requires a 12 V battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from PEUGEOT dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
PEUGEOT introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V charger and
observe the polarity.

Maintenance

The Stop & Start system makes use of
advanced technology. For any work on
the system go to a qualified workshop
with the skills and equipment required,
which a PEUGEOT dealer is able to
provide.

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Driving

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.
This system only operates when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,

-

in particular conditions on a slope,

- with

the driver’s door closed.

The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:
- provided

you are in first gear or neutral on

a manual gearbox,

-

provided you are in position A or M on an
electronic gear control gearbox,

- provided

you are in position D or M on 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 exit the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to exit 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) are on fixed (not
flashing).

Operating fault

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.

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125

Driving

Head-up display

a smoked strip in the field of vision of the driver
so that they do not have to take their eyes off
the road.

1. Head-up display on.
2. Head-up

display off (long press).

3. Brightness adjustment.
4. Display height adjustment.

Buttons

Once the system has been activated, the
following information is grouped together in the
head-up display:
A. The speed of your vehicle.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.

Displays during operation

C. Navigation information (according to

version).

For more information on the navigation
system, refer to the "Audio and
telematic" section.

This system operates when the engine is
running and the settings are stored when the
ignition is switched off.

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Driving

)

With the engine running, press button 1 to
activate the system and deploy the strip.

)

Press and hold button 2 to deactivate the
system and retract the strip.

The activated/deactivated state is saved and
restored on restarting the engine.

Activation / Deactivation

)

With the engine running, adjust the

brightness of the information displayed
using buttons 3 :
- the "sun" to increase the brightness,
- the "moon" to decrease the brightness.

Brightness adjustment

We recommend that adjustments are
made using these buttons only when
the vehicle is stationary.
When stationary or while driving, no
objects should be placed around the
strip (or in its recess) so as to not
impede deployment of the strip and its
correct operation.

In certain extreme weather conditions
(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, ...)
the head-up display may not be legible
or may suffer temporary interference.
Some sunglasses may hamper reading
of the information.
To clean the strip, use a clean, soft
cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or
microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or
abrasive cloth or detergent or solvent
products as these could scratch the
strip or damage the non-reflective
coating.

Height adjustment

)

With the engine running, adjust the display
to the desired height using buttons 4 :
- up to move the display up,
- down to move the display down.