Peugeot 508 RXH 2012 Owner's Manual

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Fan cooling of the high voltage battery


This system does not work continuously,
but adapts the force of the fan cooling to the
requirements of the battery.
Its operation can be heard at the rear, even if
the vehicle is stopped after a run.
If the air intake is blocked, the battery mayoverheat, damaging the battery and causing a
loss of per formance of the hybrid system. The hi
gh voltage battery has an air coolingsystem, comprising an air intake (located on
the rear shelf) and a fan (located behind the
boot trim).
For the best use of the high voltage battery, please follow these recommendations: - do not obstruct the air intake with loose ar ticles, other wise, thebattery may overheat, causing a loss of per formance of the hybrid system,- do not spill fluids, as this may cause damage to the battery.

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Luggage cover
To r e e l i n
To r e m o v e
To install
)Gently push on the (PRESS) handle, theluggage cover reels in automatically.
The moving par t A
can be folded against therear bench seat backrest.
)Compress the control 1
and lift the luggage cover on the right then on the left to remove it.
)Position the left-hand end of the luggage cover roller in its location B
behind the rear bench seat. )Compress the roller control 1and put the roller in place in its location Con the right. )Release the control to secure the luggage cover. )Unreel it to its fastening on the rear pillar.

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Warning triangle (stowing)

Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, put on your high visibility vest.

The dimensions o
f the triangle (once folded) or its storage box must be:

-
A
: length = 438mm,
-
B: height = 56
mm,

- C: width = 38mm.
To use the triangle, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
) Turn the knob to remove the cover.)
Hold the cover and the triangle so that theydo not fall.


The location for a folded trian
gle is in the inner
trim panel of the boot lid.Placing the triangle in the
roa
d
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motorway
DayNight
50 m 80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognisedvalues.
Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.

The trian
gle is available as an accessory, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
) Place the triangle at a distance behindthe vehicle, as shown in the table below,
according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.

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High load retaining net
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fixings, this allows the use of the entire loadingvolume up to the roof:
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear seats are folded.
- behind the rear seats (row 2).


Never reposition the rear seats if thenet's roller is attached to the backs of the folded seats. )
position the net's roller above the two rails (located on the back of the folded rear seats),)
the two grooves Amust be placed above
the two rails B
. Slide the two rails B
in the grooves A
and push the roller (lengthwise)from right to left to secure it,
)
check that the net is hooked and tightened correctly,
)fold the rear seats, )unroll the high load retaining net withoutstretching it, )position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 1,)pull the net's metal bar to position the other end in the other upper fixing 1 .



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)reel in then remove the load space cover, )position the left hand end of roller 2 in the load space cover suppor t, )position the right hand end of roller 2
in theload space cover support, then lock theposition (red indicator), )from the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net by pushing to disengage
the retaining hooks,
) position one of the ends of the net's metalbar in the corresponding upper fixing 3 ,)
pull on the net's metal bar to position the
other end in the other upper fixing 3,) check that the net is hooked and tensioned correctly.




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Heating and Ventilation
The air circulating in the passenger compar tment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the
front passenger and rear passengers, according to the level of equipment.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.The air distribution control enables you toselect the air vents used in the passenger compar tment by the combined use of theassociated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on controlpanel Aon the centre console.
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents.
4.Central adjustable air vents. 5
. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6.Adjustable air vents for the rear passengers.
7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.


Air distribution
System which creates and maintains goodconditions of comfor t and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compar tment.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: ) If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sunfor a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compar tment for a few minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation maycause misting of the windows and side windows.)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep itin good working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compar tment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in anincrease in the vehicle's fuel consumption. When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures,switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under thevehicle when stationary, which is perfectly normal.)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly.)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

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Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning can only operate when the hybrid system is active, except in STOP mode of Stop & Star t.
1. Temperature adjustment
)
Turn the dial from left(cold) to right (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.



2. Air fl ow adjustment
)Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.
)
Press the "empty fan"
button toreduce the air flow.


3. Air distribution adjustment
)press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents.
F
ootwells.
Depending on your requirements, you can combine two distribution buttons or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously. According to the value selected, the associated line of LEDs fills progressively.

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4. Air intake/Air recirculation
)
Press this button to recirculatethe interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.
) Press the button again to
permit the intake of exterior air.
The indicator lamp goes off toconfirm this.
The intake o
f exterior air prevents the formation of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air qualit
y and the formation of mist.

6. Automatic visibility programme 5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.

Switching on
)
Press the "A/C"
button, the associatedgreen indicator lamp comes on.The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching off
) Press the "A/C"
button again, the
associated green indicator lamp switches off.Switching off may result in some discomfort(humidity, misting).

See "Front demisting - Defrosting".

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
)
Press this "AU TO "button. Theindicator lamp comes on.
We recommend that you use this mode.It automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfor t level chosen: passenger compar tment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air recirculation.
This system is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air,the air flow will reach its optimum level gradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, side windows and footwells only.

2 - 3. Driver-passenger side adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature to their requirements.

The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
) Turn control 2or 3to the left(blue) or to the right (red) respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimumcomfort. However, depending on your requirements,
a settin
g between 18 and 24 is normal. It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3. The air conditionin
g can only operate when the hybrid system is active, except in STOP mode of Stop & Start.