engine Peugeot 508 RXH 2013 Owner's Guide

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HYbrid4 frequently asked questions
ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode
Question Answer
Wh
y is it not always possible for me to put the vehicle
into ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode even though
the battery is well charged?
This situation is temporary.
Cer tain conditions will occasionally prevent the change to ZEV mode, even if the battery
has sufficient charge, such as, for example, very cold conditions, altitude, demisting, high
demand for heating or air conditioning, regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter (PEF).
Why do I sometimes see an aler t message "Electric
mode not available: PEF regeneration in progress"?
This is an message relating to the regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter (PEF). This
is a completely normal process that takes place every 240 or 300 miles (400 or 500 km) (or
more frequently in prolonged urban use), as on a conventional HDi vehicle.
This process is not generally noticed by the driver.

On the other hand, in the case of a hybrid, this phenomenon may be noticeable (in urbanuse) as temporarily the HDi engine will not stop and this message will be displayed at
inter vals while regeneration is in progress.
Why is it not possible
for me to put the vehicle into ZEV mode, even though I had just been runningelectrically in Auto mode? The management o
f ZEV is different from Auto mode.
Changing to ZEV mode is only possible with a battery charge of at least 4 bars, in order to
assure sufficient range.
In Auto mode, the system alone manages the conditions for changing temporarily to electric
mode, for shorter periods and with a lower state of charge of the battery.
Wh
y is the range in ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode lower when climbing? The vehicle needs more energy when climbing than when running on the level.
So it is better to stay in Auto mode, which will favour operation of the Diesel engine.
Wh
y is it that the system makes me come out of ZEV(Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode; it does not return toZEV automatically when the conditions allow? It is not intended to
give preference to ZEV running at any cost, as it is not always the mosteconomical mode.
So the system returns automatically to Auto mode.

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Air conditioning
QuestionAnswer
It
seems to me that the vehicle runs less on electricwhen the heating or air conditioning is operating, is
that right? The demand for heatin
g or air conditioning may require the star ting of the Diesel engine until
the desired level of comfort is attained.
Normal hybrid operation is simply put back. The period can be higher under low or very high
ambient temperatures.
It seems to me that when it is ver
y hot and the air conditioning is working, the vehicle runs on electric for shor ter periods. Is that right? When it is hot, the periods when the Diesel en
gine is put on standby and the vehicle runs on electric are necessarily restricted in order to limit the difference between the temperature in
the vehicle and the level of comfort selected.
In very hot weather, it is always possible to press the Eco OFF button (which brings the
vehicle out of ZEV mode and prevents electric running or the stopping of the engine) to give
preference to temperature control (keeps the air conditioning running).
Special HYbrid4 features
Question Answer

Can I tow with my hybrid vehicle and how much? A HYbrid4 vehicle can tow between 500 kg and 800 kg (see the "Towing" section).
This allows a jet ski or two-wheeler on a trailer to be towed, for example.
The "technical" reason for the limit is related to maintaining adequate cooling capacity for
the internal combustion engine as well as the hybrid components that are also cooled by theengine's cooling system.
Wh
y does engine braking seem so strong? When you take your foot off the accelerator, the engine braking results mainly from the energy recovery by the electric motor.
This leads to a higher level of deceleration than a conventional vehicle and so allows the recovery of free energy.

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ECO OFF switch


This function prevents the Diesel engine
being switched off and so ensures that a comfor table temperature can be maintained in
the passenger compar tment (air conditioningrunning continuously).
On pressing the switch, the engine restar ts
immediately.
To return to normal operation, press the switch
a
gain.
After switching off the ignition, the vehicle will
return to normal operation (lamp in the switch off).
*
Except in ZEV mode, which favours electricrunning over assuring a comfortable
temperature. Durin
g electric running and when the engine is
stopped, the hybrid system manages restarting automatically to assure comfor t levels in thepassenger compartment * .However, variations in temperature may stillbe felt in very hot climates. To avoid any
discomfort in these conditions you can operate
the E
CO OFF switch.

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
Eco-driving suited to your
HYbrid4 vehicle
Use gear selector position A , as thisoptimises gear changes to suit the
circumstances and the AUTOmode of theHYbrid4 mode selector. When moving off, accelerate normally up tothe desired speed (POWER
zone between 20and 40 %).
At steady speeds, drive gently with smallmovements of the accelerator pedal (ECO
or CHARGEzone), run in electric mode as oftenas possible when driving at low speed. Anticipate the need to slow down and use engine braking ( CHARGE
zone), so as to make use of free energy recovery while keeping light pressure on the accelerator pedal.



Control the use of your
electrical equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it byopening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that canhelp keep the temperature in the passenger compartment down (sun roof and windowblinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation, as soon as thedesired temperature is attained. Switch off the demisting and defrostingcontrols, if not automatic.

Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglampswhen the level of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the Diesel engine when stationary, par ticularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, videogame...), you will contribute towards limitingthe consumption of electrical energy, and soof fuel.
Disconnect your por table devices beforeleaving the vehicle.

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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 and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box inpreference.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.



When refuelling, do not continue after the 3rdcut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that youwill see the fuel consumption settle down to aconsistent average.

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Consumption of your hybrid in the screen

Average consumption over the last 5 minutes.
Resetting the history

With the hybrid system active, when trip 2displayed, press the control for 2 seconds to
reset the history to zero.

For more information on the trip computer, refer to the corresponding section. "60 % H
ybrid Use" corresponds to 60 % of the cumulative running time with the addition of the hybrid system and
40 % of the time with the Diesel engine only (with nocontribution from the hybrid system).

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200 V high voltage battery


The 200 V high voltage battery cannot be
recharged from a mains supply.
The battery is Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
and is located below the boot floor, close to the electric motor.
Charging
The battery is charged when the vehicledecelerates, the electric motor then becomesa generator and conver ts kinetic energy into
electrical energy (except if the speed of the
vehicle is above 70 mph (120 km / h)).
The battery is not recharged from a mains
supply.
The battery may also be charged automaticallywhen required by the Stop & Start system of
the Diesel engine.
This recover
y allows the use of "free" energy.
The battery charging time is very shor t and iscontinuous.
A discharged battery (following ZEV running or
high load, for example) will quickly return to astate of charge sufficient for full operation of the
different hybrid modes.
Thecharging takes place automatically
when driving.
The energy recovery can be faster during deceleration.
The average state of charge is 4 to 5 bars, so
preserving a margin for energy recovery when
deceleration of going downhill (free energy).


To preser ve the ser vice life of the battery, the level of charge never fallsbelow 20 %, even if a level of 0 bars isdisplayed after ZEV running. Where the battery is close to maximum,vehicle deceleration with your foot off the accelerator pedal will be at a lower level.

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Underbonnet precautions / warnings

Always ensure that the
ignition is switched off (Readylamp off) before
opening the bonnet.
Also ensure that the ignition is switched off when refuelling to avoid the engine restarting. The alternator-star ter motor o
f your hybrid
vehicle is also supplied at high voltage. If the
vehicle ignition has not been switched off, there
is a risk of the engine restar ting at any time.

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Car washing machine or tunnel


Some car washing machines or tunnels (where the vehicle is moved for wards on a travelling track) require that the parking brake be "released" during
th
e wash.

Car washing machines or tunnels in which theDiesel engine must be switched off.
With the hybrid system active, Readylamp on, parking brakereleased:- Place the gear selector in position N.- Switch off the engine (press on STA R T/STOP or with thevehicle's key if it does not have Keyless Entry and Starting).The parking brake is applied automatically and the Readylamp goes off in the instrument panel.- Switch on the ignition again (press on START/STOP or with
the key in the intermediate position) without your foot on the brake pedal. The Readylamp remains off. - Release the parking brake using the manual control on the centre console, while keeping your foot on the brake pedal.- Switch off the ignition (press on STA R T/STOP without your foot on the brake pedal, or using the key) checking that the parking brake remains released.
With the hybrid system active, Ready
lamp on, parking brake released:


- Place the gear selector in position N
(Auto or Sport mode).

- Press the brake pedal then the ECO OFF button.



Car washing machines or tunnels in which the Diesel engine must not be switched off.


If the Diesel engine is not running, it restar ts.

If the Diesel engine is running, it remains running without time limit.

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Instruments and controls








Instrument panel
1.
Energy consumption / generation indicator (power available as a percentage) For more information refer to the "Hybrid system" section. 2.Ready lamp.
Indicates that the vehicle is ready to drive. 3.Engine oil temperature gauge. 4. Fuel gauge.
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge.
6.Speedometer (mph or km/h).7. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
A.Main lighting dimmer. B.
Display of aler t log.
Recall of the service information.
C. Reset the trip distance recorder.

8.
Gear lever position and gear for anelectronic gearbox.
9. Display zone: hybrid flow, alert messages
or state of functions, trip computer.
10.Trip distance recorder (miles or km). 11.Automatic wipersSer vice indicator (miles or km) then,
total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayedsuccessively when switching on the ignition.



Dials and screens
Control buttons