2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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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:

-
A
: length = 438 mm,
-
B: height = 56mm,

- C: width = 38 mm.
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.Placing the triangle
in the road
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motorway
DayNight
50 m 80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognisedvalues.
Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.

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

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High load retaining net
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fixings, this allows the use of the entire loadingvolume up to the roof:
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear seats are folded.
- behind the rear seats (row 2).


Never reposition the rear seats if thenet's roller is attached to the backs of the folded seats. )
position the net's roller above the two rails (located on the back of the folded rear seats),)
the two grooves Amust be placed above
the two rails B
. Slide the two rails B
in the grooves A
and push the roller (lengthwise)from right to left to secure it,
)
check that the net is hooked and tightened correctly,
)fold the rear seats, )unroll the high load retaining net withoutstretching it, )position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 1,)pull the net's metal bar to position the other end in the other upper fixing 1 .



Row 1

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)reel in then remove the load space cover, )position the left hand end of roller 2in theload space cover suppor t, )position the right hand end of roller 2 in theload space cover support, then lock theposition (red indicator), )from the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net by pushing to disengage
the retaining hooks,
) position one of the ends of the net's metalbar in the corresponding upper fixing 3 ,)
pull on the net's metal bar to position the
other end in the other upper fixing 3,) check that the net is hooked and tensioned correctly.




Row 2

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Heating and Ventilation
The air circulating in the passenger compar tment
is filtered and originates either from the outside via
the grille located at the base of the windscreen or
from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the
front passenger and rear passengers, according to the level of equipment.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.The air distribution control enables you toselect the air vents used in the passenger compar tment by the combined use of theassociated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on controlpanel Aon the centre console.
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents.
4.Central adjustable air vents. 5
. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6.Adjustable air vents for the rear passengers.
7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.


Air distribution
System which creates and maintains goodconditions of comfor t and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compar tment.

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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 compartment 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 improves towing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under thevehicle when stationary, which is perfectly 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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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
)
Press this "AU TO "button. Theindicator lamp comes on.
We recommend that you use this mode. It automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfor t level chosen: passenger compar tment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air recirculation.
This system is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air, the air flow will reach its optimum levelgradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, side windows and footwells only.

2 - 3. Driver-passenger side adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature to their requirements.
The value indicated on the displa
y corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
) Turn control 2 or 3
to the left(blue) or to the right (red) respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However, depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal.
It is recommended that the difference between left and right should not be greater 3.
The air conditioning can only operate when the hybrid system is active (Ready lamp on).
Its effectiveness will be reduced when in electric mode (see the ECO OFF section).
In ZEV mode, the indicator lamp in the" AUTO
" button stays off.

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On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is noneed to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required.The system corrects the differencein temperature automatically and asquickly as possible.

4. Automatic visibility programme

For maximum cooling or heating of thepassenger compartment, it is possibleto exceed the minimum value 14 or themaximum value 28.)
Turn control 2 or 3
to the left until "LO"is displayed or to the right until "HI"
is displayed. See "Front demistin
g-defrosting".
)
Press this button to equalise thecomfort value on the passenger's
side with that on the driver's side (mono-zone). The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

I
f you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system. The other functions will still be controlled automatically.) Pressing the "AUTO"
button returns the system to completely automatic operation.


Manual operation
5. Mono-zone / Dual-zone
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
6. Air conditioning On / Off
It allows you:
- in summer, to lower the temperature,
- in winter, above 3°C, to improve demistin
gperformance.


7. Maximum air conditioning
If you want to temporarily refresh theair in the passenger compartment,
press this button and "LO"isdisplayed.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been switched on, the Diesel engine does not stop.Switchin
g on) Press the "A/C"button, the associated green indicator lamp comes on.The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off) Press the "A /C "
button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting). To return to the previous settings, press the
button a
gain.

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8. Air distribution adjustment
)Press the corresponding button for:

Windscreen and side windows.

Centre and side vents.
F
ootwells.
To s u i t
your requirements, you cancombine two distribution buttons or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.


9. Air fl ow adjustment
)Press this "full fan"button toincrease the air flow.
)Press "empty fan"
button to reduce the air flow.



10. Air intake / Air recirculation
)Press this "empty fan"
air flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "--"
appears.


Switching the system off
)
Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The indicator
lamp on the button comes on.

Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automaticallywhen operating the screenwash.

Avoid driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation and deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the "full fan"buttonreactivates the system with the valuesin use at the time it was switched off.
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressivelyaccording to the value requested.
Thi
s action switches off all of the functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to theforward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
)As soon as possible, press this buttonagain to permit the intake of outside air and prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.