Peugeot 508 RXH 2012 Owner's Manual

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With the ignition on or the hybrid system active,
to release the parking brake, pressthe brakepedal
, pull
then release control lever A.
The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:


Manual release



- the braking warning lamp and of
the P warning lamp in the controllever Agoing off,

- displa
y of a message.
I
f you pull the control lever Awithout pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.If necessar
y, you can make a maximumapplicationof the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pullon control lever A,
until you see a message and an audible signal is heard. Maximum application is essential:- in the case of a vehicle towing a trailer,
if the automatic functions are activatedbut 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 controllever A
are on fixed (not flashing).

Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,
engine off



- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the Pwarning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of a message.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brakeis automatically applied when the engine is
switched off. The application of the parking brake isconfirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicleor parking on a gradient, make a maximum application of the parkingbrake then turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear whenyou park.
After a maximum application,the release time will be longer.

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Automatic release
The electric parking brake releasesautomatically and progressively with the
movement of the vehicle,select position A, Mor Rthen press the accelerator.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and of
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever Agoing off,

- displa
y of a message.


When stationary, with the hybrid systemactive, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you mayrelease the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake warning lamps in theinstrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.



Immobilising the vehicle,
hybrid system active
With the hybrid system active and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually
apply the parkingbrake by pullingcontrol lever A.
The application of the parking brake isconfirmed by:
- illumination o
f the braking warning
lamp and of the Pwarning lamp in
the control lever A ,
- display of a message.
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a messa
ge is displayed if the
parking brake has not been applied.

Particular situations

In cer tain situations (e.g. star ting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter itsforce. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without star ting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasingcontrol lever A
. The full release of the parkingbrake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever Aand in the instrument panel going off and display of a message.
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 parkin
g
brake is limited to eight.
In the event of abuse, you are aler ted by a message and a warning lamp which flashes.

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Emergency braking

In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake, a continuous pull on the control lever Awill stop the vehicle.
The dynamic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
a message will be displayed.
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f a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the lighting of this warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A .
Emergency parking brake release
)if your vehicle has one, take out the vehicle chock B
, located behind the rear seats. )On a slope, immobilise the vehicle byplacing a chock in front or behind one of
the front wheels, opposing the slope.
On level ground, immobilise the vehicle byplacing a chock in front or behind one of
the front wheels. In the event o
f fault with the electric parking
brake or a battery failure, an emergency
mechanical control can be used to manuallyrelease the parking brake.)
Immobilise the vehicle (or chock it if the brake pedal has not been released), with
the hybrid system active, place the gear lever in position M or R.)
Switch of the hybrid system, but leave the
ignition on. If you are unable to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate this control and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.

The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.

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)Fold the 2/3 par t of the rear seat for access
to the green cap.

For reasons of safety you must contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible to have the cap replaced.
Take care not to place anything dusty or
wet close to the cap.
With an emergency release,immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer be assured once the mechanical release has started and the mechanical tool cannot be used to apply the parkingbrake again.
Do not carry out any action on lever A
,or stop/star t the system while therelease tool is engaged.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
To r e - e ngage the electric parking brake(after correction of the fault or battery failure), make a long pull on the controllever Auntil the parking brake warninglamp (!) flashes in the instrument panel, then make a second long pull until this warning lamp comes on fixed (notflashing).
)
Turn the release tool clockwise
. For
reasons of safetyit is essentialto keep
turning until the stop is reached. The
parking brake is released.) Take care to refit the release tool in its
housing.) The operation of the parking brake is
reinitialised each time the ignition is switched off and on. If reinitialisation of the
parking brake is not possible, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.) The application time may be longer than
with normal operation.
) Pierce the cap and inser t the release tool in
the tube.



The emergency braking should only be used in exceptional circumstances.

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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.
SituationsConsequences
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.
Displa
y 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.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

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SituationsConsequences
To a p p l
y the electric parking brake:)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition. )
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
)
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:) switch on the ignition.)
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 possibl
y
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 theemergency braking are not available.
and possibl
y
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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6-speed electronic gear control gearbox


Six-speed electronic gear control gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes: -automatedmode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,
-
manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
In automated mode, it remains possible to
change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when
over taking, for example.
This gearbox provides additional functions:


- hill star t assist,

- creep function (the vehicle moves on its
own on releasing the brake pedal)in automated mode or in reverse.R.
R
everse. )
With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.
N
. Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start. A.
Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M.Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Lift the lever then move it backwards to select this mode, then use the steering
mounted control paddles to change gear.

Gear lever
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -.
Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
lever in position Nand then you muststop the hybrid system by switching off the ignition (Ready
lamp off).
If the gear lever is not in position Nonstarting, N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.Foot on brake
flashes on theinstrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in theinstrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on starting.


For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral R Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.



Moving off
)
Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal down fully.)
Star t the hybrid system.
N
appears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select a gear (position M
or A) or reverse A(position R
).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
Aand 1
or Rappear in the instrument panel screen.


Automatic mode
)After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
A
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the par t of thedriver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the:


- st
yle of driving,

- profile of the road.


When the engine is idling with thebrakes off, if position R, Aor M
is selected, the vehicle will move off
on its own without any action on theaccelerator.

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Manual gear changing
)
When the vehicle has moved off, select
position M to change to manual mode. )
Operate the +or -steering mounted control paddles.


At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken intoaccount when the vehicle is immobilised(foot on the brake). A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen.

On sharp acceleration in manual mode,the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or thesteering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving. Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed. A
disappears and the
gears engaged
appear successively in the instrument
panel screen.
The
gear change commands are only carried
out if the engine speed permits. The internal combustion engine is still running. It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When brakin
g or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to permitacceleration in the correct gear. This selective
gear change mode enables you
to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.)Operate the + or -
steering mounted controlpaddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. A
is still displayed in theinstrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automaticcontrol of the gears.

Manual mode

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You must press the brake pedal when star ting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must manually apply the parking brake when parking, unless the parking brake isprogrammed in automatic mode.

When immobilising the vehicle, with the hybrid system active, you must place the gear lever in neutral N.Before carrying out any work in the engine compar tment, check that the gear lever is in neutral N
and that the
parking brake is applied.



Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, theflashing of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message in the instrument panelscreen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can
choose to:


- move to position N
to engage neutral,

- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases,
you should apply the parkingbrake to immobilise the vehicle.


Operating fault
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, …).
With the hybrid system active and the parking
brake released, if position A, M
or R
is selected, the vehicle moves as soon as you
take your foot off the brake pedal (even without any action on the accelerator).
Creep function (moving
without the accelerator
)

Never leave children unsuper vised in the vehicle with the hybrid system active. For
your safety, this function will only be activated if you press the brake pedal when engaging for ward drive or reverse.
This function is deactivated if the driver's door
is opened. To reactivate it, close the door and
then press the brake or accelerator pedal.