towing 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
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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Comfort

















Boot fi ttings
1.Boot lamps2.Rear seats folding controls3.Retractable hooks
4.12 V accessory socket (120 W max)5.StoragewellsWith towing eye, a wheel chock and a
temporary puncture repair kit (according to
destination country and equipment).
6.Load space cover(see following page)
7.Stowing ringsTake each ring in turn and then slide them into the oblong housing.
Pressing the button, move the ring to the
desired position.

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Comfort








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:

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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.
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motorway
DayNight

50 m 80 m 150 m
These are the internationally recognised
values.
Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.

The triangle is available as an accessory, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Placing the triangle in the
road
) Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.

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Comfort
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sunfor a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compar tment for a few minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation maycause misting of the windows and side windows.)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep itin good working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compar tment filter. Thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in anincrease in the vehicle's fuel consumption. When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improvestowing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under thevehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly.)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

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Driving
It is recommended that you do not apply the parking brake in very cold conditions (ice) and during towing
(recovery, ...). Deactivate the automaticfunctions and release the parking brakemanually.



Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on, not flashing.

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:

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Automatic Application/Release Application is automatic when the engine stops, release is automatic on use of the accelerator (this mode is activated by
default), -Manual Application/Release Manual application of the parking brake is done by pulling control lever A. manual release is done by pushing and releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible si
gnal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.

Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is switched off and the automatic release whenyou press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the h
ybrid system is active or off,
pull
control lever A
.


Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
The parkin
g brake is then applied and released
manually. The application o
f the parking brake isconfirmed by:


- illumination o
f the braking warning lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of a message.
When the driver’s door is opened with the
h
ybrid system active, there is an audible signal
and a message is displayed if the parking brake
has not been applied.








Electric parking brake

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
m
ode is deactivated.

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Driving
With the ignition on or the hybrid system active,
to release the parking brake, pressthe brakepedal, pull
then release control lever A.
The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and of
the P warning lamp in the controllever A
going off,
- displa
y of a message.
I
f you pull the control lever Awithout pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessar
y, you can make a maximum
applicationof the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pullon control lever A,
until you see a message and an audible signal is heard.Maximum application is essential:


- in the case of a vehicle towing a trailer,
if the automatic functions are activatedbut you are applying the parking brake
manually,

- when the slope you are parked on mayvary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
Maximum application


Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and in the control lever Aare on fixed (not flashing).

Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,
engine off



- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the Pwarning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of a message.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off. The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicleor parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parkingbrake then turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear whenyou park.
After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.

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Practical information
Complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.




















Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit



List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes. 1.12 V compressor.
Contains a sealant car tridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. One chock *
to block one of the front wheels of the vehicle.3.
Removable towing eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.



*
Dependin
g on destination country or equipment.

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Practical information










Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are located in the boot, behind the
rear seats.
Access to the tools

List of tools *
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers)
on alloy wheels.4. Socket for the security bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5. One wheel chock for immobilising the
vehicle.
6.Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".



Before doing any work on your vehicle, switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
When using lifting equipment (a jackfor example), take care to use the
jacking points provided, so as to avoiddamaging the high voltage cables.
All o
f these tools are specific to your vehicle andcan vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.
1
.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

*
Dependin
g on country of sale.

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Practical information




Recovering the vehicle on a fl at-bed






From the front Access to the tools
The towing eye is located behind the rear seats. )For access to it, fold the 2/3 par t of the rear seats.
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom to disengage the securing lugs. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing system. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

Always recover the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.Never tow the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground (or the front or rear wheels only), you risk damaging the transmission. Place the gear selector in position Nand switch off the engine (Readylampoff).)
Place the gear selector in neutral - position N
.
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain braking components and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted. Procedure for havin
g your vehicle recovered on a flat bed lorry or trailer.