tow Peugeot 508 RXH 2013 Owner's Manual

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Contents
Child seats 162
ISOFIX child seats 168
Child lock 171
Child safety
Direction indicators 172
Emergency or assistance call 173
Horn 173
ESC system 174
Seat belts 177
Airbags 180
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture
repair kit 184
Changing a wheel 190
Snow chains 195
Changing a bulb 196
Changing a fuse 203
12 V battery 207
Energy economy mode 210
Changing a wiper blade 211
Recovering the vehicle 212
Vehicle recovery 214
Towing a trailer 215
Fitting roof bars 217
Very cold climate screen 217
Accessories 218
Practical information
Opening the bonnet 221
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 222
Diesel engine 223
Checking levels 224
Checks 227
Checks
Electric motor 230
Diesel engine 231
Diesel weights 232
Dimensions 233
Identifi cation markings 234
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 235
JBL equipment 237
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 239
Audio equipment and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search

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Familiarisation
Driving safely


Starting - stopping the engine


Before starting



- Place the gear lever in position N.

- Inser t the key in the ignition switch or keep
the electronic key in the vehicle.

Starting
- Press the brake pedal.
- Make a single shor t press (about one second) on the START/STOP
button or
turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3(Start).
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- The instrument panel and the Read
ylampcome on, confirmed by an audible signal.

- The dial in the centre console is in AUTOmode.

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Starting - stopping the engine


Before starting Starting the HYbrid4
s
ystem
- Press the brake pedal.
- Make a single shor t press (about one second) on the START/STOP
button or
turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3(Starting).
- The steerin
g column unlocks (noise and
noticeable movement).


- Place the
gear selector in position N.

- If the vehicle has Keyless Entry and Starting, simply having the key inside the
vehicle is sufficient.

- Other wise, it is necessary to place the key
in the i
gnition switch.


- Keep your
foot on the brake pedal until the HYbrid4 system starts up (the instrument panel and the Ready
lamp come on,confirmed by an audible signal).
The hybrid system determines whether it is
necessary to star t the Diesel engine.

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Hybrid system
the engine
(accessory position)











Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which hasa secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
en
gine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contacta PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Turn the key towards the dashboard to the
intermediate position or with the Keyless Entry
and
Starting key inside the vehicle, press the
"START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedal. This switches on the ignition and so
activates the ancillary equipment.
)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the en
gine does not star t. )Press the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.



If you use the accessories positionfor too long, the system automaticallychanges to economy mode to avoid discharging the battery.

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Hybrid system

Reducing consumption - Fuel
QuestionAnswer
How can I optimise m
y fuel consumption? Give preference to Auto mode as it selects in the best way the "driving energy source" to
use in order to reduce fuel consumption.
You should also adapt your driving style to the special features of hybrid vehicles to get the
best out of it, for example by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal rather than braking and by anticipating decelerations (entering a built-up area, stop at traffic lights, stop at halt
signs, ...).
Wh
y do I not manage to reduce my fuel consumptioneven though I often drive in ZEV (Zero EmissionsVehicle) mode? It is not ZEV mode but Auto mode that is the most appropriate for reducin
g fuelconsumption, as it selects the best "driving energy source".
ZEV mode (10 0% electric operation) can reduce fuel consumption in some cases. However,recharging the traction battery has an energy cost.
This is why we recommend using Auto mode more often.
Wh
y does the trip computer sometimes display the
bars for 28 mpg (10 litres) consumption in town?The current fuel consumption displayed may appear high when the distance covered is
very low, but this generally has very little impact and the true average fuel consumption willremain low.
In town, your hybrid retains very good fuel economy (of the order of 35% better than a non-hybrid vehicle).
Wh
y is my battery rarely fully charged? A par tly charged battery is normal operation (4 to 5 bars on average in Auto mode).
This allows some capacity to be left free for the recovery for energy when going downhill or
taking when your foot off the accelerator.
Wh
y are there so may fuel aler t messages whenstarting to use the reser ve?To e n c o u r age you to refuel as soon as possible and avoid the loss of hybrid functions.

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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-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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Vehicle recovery
position N
, then switch off the hybrid system.
If necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, it can be moved a few dozen metres at a speed not exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h).
Th
e front or rear wheels must not be on theground, use a flat-bed lorry or trailer to recover
the vehicle.
Use the towin
g eyes only to pull a vehicle out or
to pull it onto a flat-bed.

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Instruments and controls

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-handdirection 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 towards
you. 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 corresponding section.


Adaptive lighting

fixed. The lighting stalk has been pulled
towar
ds you and the button has been pressedIts warning lamp is on. The camera
, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dippedbeam, depending on the exterior lighting and thedriving conditions.
Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.

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Access

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 electronic key isin the defined zone with the vehicle 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 central
locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadver tently, 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 lockin
g
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 lockthe 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
vehicle.

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