PEUGEOT 508, Handbook

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Driving
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.
Emergency starting with the
electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone
and your vehicle does not start after pressing
the "START/STOP" button:
) Open the housing below the
"START/STOP" button.
) Insert the electronic key in the location A .
) 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 of 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 defined
zone when you request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
) 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).