Peugeot 508 (2016 year). Manual — part 11

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Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.

Driving on flooded
roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

Important!

If you are obliged to drive through water:

-

check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

-

deactivate the Stop & Start system,

-

drive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

-

do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

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When towing

Distribution of loads

F 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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.

Side wind

F 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.
F 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.

F 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, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

F Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

F Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.

For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PeugeOt towbar is used.

For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.

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Starting-switching off the engine using the remote control key

the parking brake must be applied.

Starting

Ignition switch

to ensure the correct operation and the
durability of the engine and gearbox,
when the ambient temperature is below
-23° C the engine should be left running
at idle for four minutes before moving off.

Place the gear lever in neutral.

1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.

F With an automatic gearbox, place the

gear lever in position N or P then press the
brake pedal firmly.

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In certain circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the wheels
(if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).

F Insert the key in the ignition switch.

the system recognises the starting code.

F unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.

F With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without pressing
the accelerator. Once the engine starts,
release the key.

F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2, ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating.

F Wait until this warning lamp

goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release the key.

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If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning
lamp will stay on for a longer period.
When the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and the durability
of the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine running to warm up, but set
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

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Switching off

Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.

to facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.

F Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly when parking on a
slope.

● With a manual parking brake, the

lever must be pulled up.

● With an electric parking brake,

the indicator lamp in the control
lever must be on.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

Key left in the ignition switch

there is an audible signal on opening
the driver's door if the key has been left
in the ignition switch.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.

F Immobilise the vehicle.
F turn the key fully towards you to position 1

(Stop).

F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F to lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

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For Diesel vehicles, in very cold
weather the engine will not start
until the pre-heater warning
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lap comes on
after pressing the "START/
STOP" button, you should
maintain pressure on the brake
or clutch pedal until the warning
lamp goes off and not press the
"START/STOP" button, until the
engine starts.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

Switching off

F Immobilise the vehicle.

F With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP" button.

the engine stops and the steering column is
locked.

Ignition on (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 allow the use of the ancillary
equipment.

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.

F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

press the brake pedal on vehicles with
automatic gearbox, or depress the clutch
pedal fully on vehicles with a manual
gearbox, then maintain pressure until the
engine starts.

Starting

F Press the "START/STOP"

button.

Starting-switching off the engine
using the electronic key

F the steering column is unlocked and the

engine starts more or less immediately.

If you use the accessory position for
too long, the system will automatically
go into energy economy mode to avoid
discharging the battery.

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Back-up starting using the
electronic key

When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone but your vehicle does not start after
pressing the "StARt/StOP" button:
F Open the housing below the "StARt/

StOP" button.

F Insert the electronic key in the housing A.
F 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 off 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
recognition zone when you request switching
off the engine, a message appears in the
instrument panel.
F 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.

Electronic key not recognised

If the electronic key is not in the recognition
zone when you close a door or (later) switch
off the engine, a message appears in the
instrument panel.

F Press and hold the "StARt/

StOP" button for about
3 seconds if you want to force
the engine to stop.

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Manual parking brake

Application

F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the

parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.

Release

F With your foot on the brake pedal, 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 STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
indicating that the parking brake is
still on or has not been fully released.

Pressing the brake pedal makes it
easier to apply or release the manual
parking brake.

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.

For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person.

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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 A
are 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
by pulling control lever A.

Manual release is 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, pull
control 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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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the 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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Automatic release

the electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F Manual gearbox: press down fully on the

clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and
move off.

F 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 off,

-

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 A
are 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 releasing
control 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 "Parking
brake 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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Emergency braking

In the event of a failure of the main service brake, a
continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the
vehicle.
the dynamic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.

If a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the lighting of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed.

the emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.

In the event of a battery failure, the
parking brake can no longer be
operated.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A.

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the vehicle in
a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situations

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps:

-

the automatic functions are deactivated.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

-

the electric parking brake can only be used manually.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps:

-

Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing the
accelerator pedal and releasing the control lever.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

-

the automatic functions and the manual application are still available.

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Situations

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps:

-

the automatic functions are deactivated.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

to apply the electric parking brake:
F immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps

come on.

the application is slower than during normal operation.
to release the electric parking brake:
F switch on the ignition.
F push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with
the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and
have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

and possibly

flashing.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps:

-

Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release
on acceleration functions are available.

-

the manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the emergency
braking are not available.

and possibly

flashing.

Display of the message "Battery charge fault".

-

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and immobilise your
vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a wheel).

-

Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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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

F Move the lever fully to the right to engage

5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Engaging reverse gear

F Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Failure to observe this procedure
may cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (engaging 3

rd

or 4

th

gear by

mistake).

When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.