PEUGEOT 508 Handbook page 180

Driving
Automatic operation
F 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.
Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
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Sport and snow programmes
these two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport "S"
F Press the "S" switch, after starting the
engine.
the gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow "T"
F Press the "T" switch, after starting the
engine.
the gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
this programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
F At any time, press the button selected
(S or "T") again at any time to quit the
programme engaged and return to auto-
adaptive mode.
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.