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How to activate and deactivate the electric parking brake of the Peugeot 508

Model: Peugeot 508 MK 2 - Years 2018-2026
Part: Parking brake

Below we will see step-by-step instructions that will allow us to activate and deactivate the electric parking brake of the Peugeot 508. First of all, we get on board the car and start the instrument panel and the engine; the handbrake is automatically engaged when the engine is turned off, after placing the gear in the "P" position. To automatically engage the parking brake, simply pull the button upwards; instead, by putting the gear in and pressing the parking brake button downwards, we will disengage it.

Posted on 2 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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