roof rack Peugeot 508 RXH 2012 Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation





For economical driving, caring for the environment


The fuel consumptionof a vehicle varies greatly:


- according to the driver's style of driving
(moderate, aggressive, fast, ...),

- according to the type of journeys
made (urban, main road, motorway, flowing, heavy traffic, …) and the speed.


Main recommendations for driving economically


Hybrid mode selector
To optimise fuel consumption, use the Automodeof the selector whenever possible (the mode is activated
automatically when starting) including for urban journeys.
This mode optimises the use of the energy sources (internal combustion engine and/or electric) contrary to other modes, which are for use in par ticular cases.


Gear lever
Use the automatic
mode A
as much as possible as this optimises gear changes to suit the requirements.


Drive smoothly
Stay in the "eco" zone
displayed in the energy consumption/generation indicator: accelerate gently, drive atsteady speeds using the speed limiter or cruise control as soon as possible. Use the "charge" zone
: anticipate the need to slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator rather than
braking. The movement of the energy consumption/generation indicator needle (into the "charge" zone), shows
the level of energy recovery.

Consumption history

See the impact of your style of driving and the type of journey by reviewing the history of your energyconsumption. Refer to the "Multifunction screens" section.


Causes of high consumption and checks
As with any vehicle, limit overloading, wind resistance (windows open above 30 mph (50 km/h), roof rack, loaded
or not, …), the use of power consumers (air conditioning, heated seats, heated rear screen, …).
Obser ve the recommendations on checks (regular check of tyre pressures, correct tyre pressures, …) and routine servicing.

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Hybrid system
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side. Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.



Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is onlyafter the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

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Fitting roof bars


Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): 100
kg
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.

When
fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
align them with the marks on the longitudinal bars.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving themanufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...
"Transport solutions":
booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball, folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicleconversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness must befitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.


"Style":

spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16 ", 17 ", 18 ", 19 "), body kit, door mirror shells, door air deflectors, ...

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To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
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- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Safety and security":

speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel securitybolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warningtriangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front andrear parking sensors, boot spacers...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds,boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door
and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbing
strips...