light Peugeot 508 RXH 2012 User Guide

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Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Left-hand direction indicator


flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.



Right-handdirection indicator flashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.



Sidelamps

fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.


Dipped beamheadlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.


Main beam headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Ready
fixed. The vehicle is ready to move off; you can press the accelerator. It comes on once high voltage is established in the
vehicle.


Rear foglamps

fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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According to country.
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds. At the same time, an automatic CHECK(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.You can star t your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop assoon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: theassociated warning lamps(s) remain onaccompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not star t your vehicle. Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop without delay.

Manual CHECK

Pressing the "CHECK"
button on theinstrument panel star ts the manual CHECK(vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time(with the key in the ignition on position or with
the engine running), the aler ts present.
The passenger's airbag deactivated warning lamp * remains on while theairbag is deactivated. With the en
gine running and the vehiclemoving, the instrument panel displays the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault). I
f no "major" fault is found, you can star t your
vehicle.

Lighting dimmer control

With the headlamps on, press button Bto
increase the brightness of the instruments
and controls and the interior mood lighting or button Ato reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

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As a safety measure (children on board), never leave the vehicle without taking your key, even for a shor t period.
Guard against theft when the electronickey is in the defined zone with thevehicle unlocked.


Locking is confirmed by fixedlighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if an electronic key is left inside the vehicleor if the ignition is on.


If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen or if an electronic key has been left inside the vehicle, the centrallocking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will relock automatically after about thir ty seconds unless a door is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors by the remote control can be deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
Using the key
)Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock the vehicle completely.

Using the remote control
)Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle completely.


Using the electronic key
)
With the electronic key in the defined zone,
press with a finger on the door handle(at the markings) to lock the vehicle.) From the boot, with the electronic key in
the defined zone, press a button to lock the
v
ehicle.

Maintaining the locking action (remotecontrol or manual key) automaticallycloses the windows and sunroof.

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Deadlocking is confirmed by fixedlighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.

Using the remote control
)
Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle completely or press
the closed padlock for more
t
han two seconds to close thewindows automatically in addition
to locking.
Using the electronic key
By the doors: ) With the electronic key in the defined zone,
press a finger on the door handle (at the
markings) to lock the vehicle.) Within five seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle. B
y the tailgate: )
With the electronic key in the defined zone, press the button to lock the vehicle. )
Within five seconds, press the button todeadlock the vehicle.

)
Press the closed padlock again within fiveseconds to deadlock the vehicle.

Deadlocking

Deadlocking renders the exterior andinterior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone insidethe vehicle when it is deadlocked.


Using the key
)Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely. )Turn the key to the rear again withinfive seconds to deadlock the vehicle.

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Locking/unlocking from the inside

Automatic central locking
of the doors
The doors can lock automatically while driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To activate or deactivate this function, press
and hold the button until a message appears in
the screen.
If the vehicle is deadlocked, the button is not active. In this case, use the key or the remote control to unlock.
Driving with the doors locked may makeaccess to the passenger compartmentby the emergency services moredifficult in an emergency.

Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to the mechanism.

)
Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the button.
This allows the doors and the boot to be lockedor unlocked.
This is indicated b
y lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
When carrying large objects with theboot open, you can press this button to inhibit the boot open aler t signal. Whenlocking from inside, the door mirrors donot fold.

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) Press this button C
to close thetailgate electrically.
Do not hinder closin
g of the tailgate: any
obstacle to closing causes the tailgate to stopand rise a few centimetres automatically.
To close the tailgate manually: move the
tailgate slightly up then down to disengage it
from its drive then lower it until closed.
To avoid the risk of injury, ensurethat no one is close to the rear of thevehicle when opening or closing the tailgate.

While electric opening or closing of the tailgate
is in progress, you can stop its movement at
any time: ) press the interior button or button A
on
the remote control or button Bor C on thetailgate.


Stopping the opening
or closing
Ad
justing the opening
hei
ght
"Boot open" warning
With the hybrid system active or when the
vehicle is moving, if the tailgate is not properly closed, a message accompanied by an audiblesignal (from 6 mph (10 km/h)) is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The maximum openin
g height of the tailgate can be set and memorised (restricted overheadclearance, ...).
This memorisation is done in two steps,
b
y successive presses on button C:

- during opening, a first press stops the
tailgate at the desired height,

- a second maintained press memorises theposition of the tailgate; an audible signal confirms the memorisation.
To delete this memorisation, make a new
maintained press until the audible signal isheard.

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Panoramic sunroof
Your vehicle is fitted with a tinted glass panoramic sunroof which increases the lightand visibility in the passenger compartment. Itselectric blind helps control the temperature andnoise level in the passenger compartment.
Electric blind
The blind is controlled electrically by a rotaryopening dial.


Opening

Turn the dial to the left (several possible
opening settings).


In the event of contact during operationof the blind, you must reverse its movement. To do this, turn the dial.
When the driver operates the dial, theymust ensure that nothing prevents theblind from closing correctly. The driver must ensure that the passengers use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children during operationof the blind.


Closing

Return the dial to the initial position.
If the position of the blind does not agree with
t
he position indicated by the dial, press the dialto open the blind to this position.


Safety anti-pinch

If the blind encounters an obstacle duringclosing, it stops and par tially opens again to the 2nd position.
If the blind fails to close at a second attempt,
it may be necessary to force the closing of the blind using the reinitialisation procedure.

Reinitialising the system


Following reconnection of the battery, or in the event of a malfunction in its operation, it may be
necessary to reinitialise the system:
) turn the dial to the fully open position, )
wait until the blind is fully open,)
then immediately press the dial for at least
3 seconds,

If the blind opens on its own when closing, as soon as possible after the blind stops:


- put the dial in the fully closed position,

- press the dial,

- ma
intain pressure on the dial until the blindcloses. The anti-pinch function is inoperative
during these operations.

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Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures thelight from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by theheadlamps from following vehicles, low sun...
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctl
y in the "day" position.
Day/night position
)Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
)Push the lever to change to the normal"day" position.In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reversegear is engaged.










Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever yto release the steering wheel adjustment mechanism. )Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position. )Pull the control lever to lock the steeringwheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".

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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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8. Air distribution adjustment
)Press the corresponding button for:

Windscreen and side windows.

Centre and side vents.
F
ootwells.
To s u i t
your requirements, you cancombine two distribution buttons or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.


9. Air fl ow adjustment
)Press this "full fan"button toincrease the air flow.
)Press "empty fan"
button to reduce the air flow.



10. Air intake/Air recirculation
)Press this "empty fan"
air flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "--"
appears.


Switching the system off
)
Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The indicator
lamp on the button comes on.

Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automaticallywhen operating the screenwash.

Avoid driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation and deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the "full fan"buttonreactivates the system with the valuesin use at the time it was switched off.
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressivelyaccording to the value requested.
This action switches off all of the functions of the
air conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to the forward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
)As soon as possible, press this buttonagain to permit the intake of outside air and prevent the formation of condensation.The indicator lamp in the button goes off.