2012 Peugeot 508 RXH engine coolant

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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

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Instruments and controls
Warning lamps
With the hybrid system active or when the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations



STOP

fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
b
y an audible signal
and a message in thescreen. It is associated with a punctured
wheel, the brakin
g system, the power steering, the engine oil pressure,
the engine coolant temperature, thehybrid system or a major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the en
gine maycut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Instruments and controls
Coolant temperature gauge
With the hybrid system active:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B, the temperature is too high; the central STOP
warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the instrument panel screen.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off theengine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After drivin
g for a few minutes, the temperatureand pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
) wait for the engine to cool, )
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
) when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,) top up the level to the "MA X" mark.


On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C
, the temperature is correct.
With the needle in zone D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.


Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns whentopping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicatedon the reservoir).

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Practical information

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 by 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. )
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
tem
perature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)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 long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking 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 genuinePEUGEOT towbar is used.

R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engine
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reser voir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery / Fuses.
6.Fusebox.7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump. 11.
Bleed screw.






Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.

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Checks
The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated by the fan. This can operate with the ignition off.
On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle
emission filter, the fan may operate after
the vehicle has been switched off, even if
the en
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off theengine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up t
he level.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted withheadlamp washers, the low fluid levelis indicated by an audible signal anda message in the instrument panelscreen.
Top up the reser voir when you next stop the
vehicle.

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289 Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................170Accessories ............................................27,213Accessory position..........................................27Accessory socket, 12 volt...............................97Adaptive lighting..............................................47Adjusting headlamps....................................150Adjusting head restraints................................90Adjusting seat belt height ..............................174Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................96Airbags............................................................56Airbags, curtain.....................................178,179Airbags, front.........................................176,179Airbags, lateral......................................178,179Air conditioning...............................................37Air conditioning, digital...........107, 108,111, 116Air conditioning, manual...............................107Air conditioning, quad-zone ...........111, 114, 116Air filter..........................................................r222Air flow............................................................37Air vents ........................................................106Alarm ...............................................................76Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................170Anti-theft..........................................................27Armrest............................................................97Armrest, rear...................................................r98ASR...............................................................170Assistance, emergency braking...................170Assistance call ......................................169, 232Audible warning ............................................ 169Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........................276Automatic illumination
of headlamps ......................................143, 147Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps............................168Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ..............................152, 154
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................85Central locking................................................70Changing a bulb............................191, 195, 197Changing a fuse............................................198Changing a wheel.........................................186Changing a wiper blade........................155,206Changing the date...........................................65Changing the remote control battery........73, 74Changing the time...........................................65Checking levels.....................................219-221Checking the engine oil level..........................61Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........180Checks..........................................218,222-224Children.........................................162,165, 166Child seats ...........................................158,163Child seats, conventional ...................... 161,162Closing the boot ..............................................80Closing the doors ............................................70Connectors, audio ...........................................99Coolant level ...........................................57,220
A
C
Coolant temperature indicator........................r57Courtesy lamps .............................................156Cruise control........................................ 133, 136Cup holder.......................................................r97
Backup starting .............................................203Backup switching off.......................................f28Battery.............4, 22,40-42, 101, 202-204, 222Battery, charging..................................202,204Battery, remote control.............................73-75Bluetooth (hands-free)..................................259Bluetooth (telephone)....................................259Boot...........................................................80-82Boot (opening).................................................69Brake discs ............................................223,224Brake lamps ..................................................195Brake pads ............................................223,224Brakes...................................................223,224
B
Date (setting) ...................................................65Daytime running lamps.........145,191, 192, 194Deactivating ESP .......................................... 172Deactivating the passenger airbag...............176Deadlocking....................................................71Defrosting ................................................94, 116Diesel.................................................35,36,48Diesel additive level ...................................... 221Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp.............48Dimensions...................................................228Dipped beam ............................ 47, 142, 191-193Dipstick....................................................61,219Directional lighting........................................ 151Direction indicators .......146, 168, 191,194,195Driving positions (memorising).......................89Dynamic emergency braking ........................119Dynamic stability control (DSC)......................................50,54,170,172
D
EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ..........170EBFD.............................................................170Eco-driving .....................................................37Economical driving.........................................37Economy mode.............................................205
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Screen-wash reservoir..................................220Screen menu map .........................................280Screenwash, front.........................................153Screenwash fluid level..........................153,220Seat adjustment..............................................88Seat belts ...............................................173-175Seats, rear.......................................................r92Serial number, vehicle ..................................229Ser vice indicator.............................................r59Service warning light......................................52Servicing.........................................................37Setting the clock .............................................65Shor t-cut menus ...........................................240Sidelamps.............142, 145, 146, 191,194, 195Side repeater.................................................194Ski flap............................................................99Snow chain ....................................................229Spare wheel..................................................186Speed limiter.........................................r133,134Speedometer............................................r32,45Spotlamps, side ....................................149, 194Start.........................................................25, 203Starting the engine..............................28, 29,35Starting the vehicle .................................25,126Steering mounted controls, audio .................238Stopping the vehicle.........................25, 28,126Stop & Start....109, 112, 116, 202,216-219, 222Storage..............................................97, 98, 100Storage wells.................................................100Storing driving positions.................................89Stowing rings................................................100Switching off the engine...........................28, 29Switch off........................................................f25Synchronising the remote control.............73, 74Synthesiser, voice.........................................253System, navigation ........................................242
Table of weights ............................................227Tables of engines..................................225-227Ta bles of fuses..............................................198Te chnical data.......................................225-227Telephone.............................................259,261Temperature, coolant......................................57Temperature control for heated seats............90Temporary tyre repair kit...............................180Third brake lamp...........................................197TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)..........................................256To o l s..............................................................186To w b a r...........................................................r210Towed loads..................................................227Towing another vehicle...................44, 207,209Traction control (ASR)......................50,54, 170Traffic information (TA).........................257,271Traffic information (TMC)......................256,257Tr a i l e r............................................................r210Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r62,64Tyre pressures..............................................229Tyres................................................................37
Unlocking ..................................................66, 67Unlocking the boot ..........................................69Updating the date ............................................65Updating the time ............................................65USB (Peugeot Connect) .................................99
U
T
Xenon headlamps.........................................191
X
W
Warning lamps .................................... 48,51, 53Warning triangle............................................103Wash-wipe, rear............................................r153Weights.........................................................227Welcome function...........................................89Welcome lighting...........................................149Wiper, rear.....................................................r153Wiper control stalk .................................152-154
Wipers .............................................49, 152, 15 4
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ehicle identification .....................................229Ventilation ............................... 42, 101, 106,107
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