tow bar 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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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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Driving
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear isengaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Cer tain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system. In th
e event of a malfunction
of the system, when reversegear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.

Operating fault

In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in
forward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front par king sensors
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towedor a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).

Deactivation / Activation of thefront and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressin
g this button again reactivates the function.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

The sound emitted by the speaker (frontor rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.

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Practical information







Towing a trailer


We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar isentrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that itis fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for this.


Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take par ticular care.
Maximum trailer weight

The towing weight is limited: refer to the
Technical data section.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding40 cm (with the exception of bicyclecarriers): 100kgIf the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.Be sure to refer to national legislation inorder 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 recommendedby PEUGEOT obser ving the manufacturer's recommendations andfitting instructions so as to avoid therisk of damaging the body (deformation,
scratches, ...).









Very cold climate screen Removable protective screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Before fitting or removing the screen, ensure
that the engine is off and the cooling fan has
stopped. It is recommended that the screen be
fitted and removed by a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.

Fitting
)
Offer up the screen to the front of the topsection of the front bumper upper grille. )
Press on the edges A
to engage its fixingclips. )
Press on the middle at B
to complete the
engagement of the fixing clips.



Removal
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Pull on the top C
of the very cold climate screen to unclip it then pull it towards you
to remove it.
Do not forget to remove the very cold climate screen:


- when the ambient temperature exceeds 10° C,

- when towing,

- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).

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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 shouldpreferably be fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.


"Style":

spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16, 17, 18 and
19 inch), 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
y,
- 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 i n c h
wheels for snow chains), reversing camera,
front and rear 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...

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Exterior
Remote control key / electronickey 25 -26, 70 -78 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - starting - batteryWelcome lighting 153 Door mirror spotlamps 153 Main directional lighting 155 Headlamp beam adjustment 154 Changing bulbs 196 -199 - front lamps - foglamps- side repeaters

Wipers 15 6 -159 Changing a wiper blade 159, 211
Door mirrors 98-99

Doors 71-78 - Keyless Entry and Star ting - opening / closing- central locking- emergency control
Alarm 80-81 Wipers 82-83
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 89 -90

Boot 84, 87 - opening / closing - emergency controlMotorised tailgate 85 -86 Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 184-189

Changing bulbs 200 -202 - rear lamps- 3 rd
brake lamp - number plate lamp- fog lamps

Parking sensors 142-143 Towbar 215-216 Recovery (flat bed) 212-214


Panoramic sunroof 88
Roof bars 217 Accessories 218-219


ESC: ABS, EBFD, EBA, ASR, DSC 174 -176 Snow chains 195
Tyre pressures 234
Changing a wheel 190 -194


- tools

- removing / refitting
Parking space sensors 144-145