PEUGEOT 508 Handbook page 135

Steering mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering mounted control
paddles allow the driver to change gear
manually.
F Pull the right-hand "+" paddle towards you
and release to change up a gear.
F Pull the left-hand "-" paddle towards you
and release to change down a gear.
These paddles cannot be used to engage
neutral, nor to select or leave reverse
gear.
Displays in the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on, the status
of the gearbox is displayed in the instrument
panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.
N: neutral.
D1...D6 or D8: automatic mode.
S: Sport mode.
M1...M6 or M8: manual mode.
-: instruction not accepted in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition on, a message is displayed asking
you to put the gearbox into mode P.
The state of the gearbox is displayed in
the instrument panel for a few moments
after switching off the ignition.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal or the Unlock button
in order to change mode, an alert message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing
the accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time – risk of damage
to the gearbox!
In the event of a battery failure, you
must place the chock supplied with the
vehicle tools against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
- From mode P:
F fully depress the brake pedal,
F press the Unlock button,
F while continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another
mode.
- From neutral N, at a speed below 3 mph
(5 km/h):
F fully depress the brake pedal,
F while continuing to press the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Driving
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