2012 Peugeot 508 RXH gearbox

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6-speed electronic gearbox
Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers achoice between the comfor t of fully automatic
operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.There are two driving modes: -automatedmode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,- manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
In automated mode, it remains possible to
change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when
over taking, for example.
This gearbox provides additional functions:
- hill star t assist,
- creep function (the vehicle moves on its own on releasing the brake pedal) in automated mode or in reverse.R
. Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, lift the selector
and push forwards.
N
. Neutral. ) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.A. Automated mode.)
Move the selector backwards to select this
mode. M. Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Lift the selector then move it backwards
to select this mode, then use the steeringmounted control paddles to change gear.



Gear selector
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.)Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear.-.
Change down paddle to the left of thesteering wheel.)Press the back of the "-"steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to engageor disengage reverse gear.

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Engagement of reverse gear isaccompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
selector in position Nand then you must stop the hybrid system by switching off the ignition (Ready
lamp off).
If the gear selector is not in position Non starting, Nflashes in the instrumentpanel, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message in the instrument panel screen. Foot on brakeflashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on starting.


For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, pressthe accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.


Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral
R Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.

Moving off
)
Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal down fully. )
Star t the hybrid system.
N
appears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select a gear (position M
or A
) or reverse A(position R).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
Aand 1or R
appear in the instrumentpanel screen.


Automatic mode
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
A
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitablegear, depending on the:


- st
yle of driving,

- profile of the road.


When the engine is idling with thebrakes off, if position R, Aor M
is selected, the vehicle will move off
on its own without any action on theaccelerator.

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Manual gear changing
) When the vehicle has moved off, select
position M to change to manual mode.)
Operate the +
or -steering mounted control paddles.


At very low speed, if reverse gear isrequested, this will only be taken intoaccount when the vehicle is immobilised(foot on the brake). A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen.

On sharp acceleration in manual mode,the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or thesteering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving. Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised with the brakepedal pressed.
A
disappears and the gears engaged
appear successively in the instrument
panel screen.

The
gear change commands are only carried
out if the engine speed permits. The internal combustion engine is still running.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When brakin
g or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear. This selective
gear change mode enables you
to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.)Operate the +or - steering mounted controlpaddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if theengine speed permits. A is still displayed in theinstrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.

Manual mode

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You must press the brake pedal when star ting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you mustmanually apply the parking brake when parking, unless the parking brake is programmed in automatic mode.

When immobilising the vehicle, with the hybrid system active, you must place the gear selector in neutral N
.Before carrying out any work in the engine compar tment, check that the gear selector is in neutral N
and that the
parking brake is applied.

Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, theflashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the instrument panelscreen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
- move to position N
to engage neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases,
you should apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.

Operating fault

This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, …).
With the hybrid system active and the parkingbrake released, if position A
, M
or Risselected, the vehicle moves as soon as you
take your foot off the brake pedal (even without
any action on the accelerator).

Creep function (moving
without the accelerator
)

Never leave children unsuper vised in the vehicle with the hybrid system active.

For
your safety, this function will only be
activated if you press the brake pedal when engaging for ward drive or reverse.
This function is deactivated if the driver's door
is opened. To reactivate it, close the door and
then press the brake or accelerator pedal.

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Checks
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.

Brake wear depends on the styleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
th
e brake fluid level indicates that the brakepads are worn.
Brake pads
Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
The star t of saturation of the par ticle
filter is indicated by the temporaryillumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) untilthe warning lamp goes off. If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first par ticle filter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly normal.Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle,you may, in exceptional circumstances,notice the emission of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This doesnot affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.

The 100% electric mode is not available
during regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter.

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Technical data
Diesel engine2.0 litre HDi 163 hp
Gearbox

Electronic gearbox(6-speed)
Model code
8URHC8/P

Cubic capacity (cc)

1 997
Bore x stroke
(mm)
85 x 88

Max power: EU standard
(kW) 120

Max power engine speed (rpm) 3 850
Max torque: EU standard
(Nm) 300

Max torque engine speed (rpm)
1 750

F
uel Diesel

Catalytic conver ter yes
Particle emission filter yes
Oil capacity (in litres)

Engine (with filter replacement) 5














Engine and gearbox

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Weights and towed loads (in kg)



The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

*
The kerb wei
ght is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Diesel engine2.0 litre HDi163 hp
Gearbox
Electronic gearbox(6-speed)
Model code

8URHC8/P


-
Unladen weight 1 770



- Kerb wei
ght *1 845



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 325



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 125


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient800



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer withthe GTW limit)

1 100



- Unbraked trailer

750



- Recommended nose weight
75

290Alphabetical index
Filling with fuel..........................................85,87Fitting a wheel...............................................187Fitting roof bars.............................................212Fittings, boot.................................................100Flashing indicators ................................ 146, 168Flat bed lorry or trailer............................r44, 209Foglamps, rear..............................................r144
Folding the rear seats.....................................92Front foglamps..............................................14 4
Front seats ................................................88,89Fuel............................................................37,87Fuel consumption......................................37,39Fuel consumption figures...............................39Fuel filler cap...................................................85Fuel filler flap...................................................85Fuel gauge ......................................................85Fuel tank..........................................................85Fusebox, dashboard.....................................198Fuses .............................................................198
Identification plates.......................................229Ignition.............................................................27Ignition on........................................................27Indicator lamps, status..............................48, 53Indicators, direction......................................168Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............180Inflating tyres ..................................................37Instrument panel.............................................45Instrument panels...........................................46Instrument panel screen.................................46Instruments and controls................................12Intelligent Traction Control............................171Interior fittings.................................................97Interior mood lighting....................................157ISOFIX...........................................................165ISOFIX child seats ................................ 164-166ISOFIX mountings.........................................164F
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Eco off.............................................................f36Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ...170Electronic engine immobiliser...................r27, 75Emergency boot release .................................83Emergency call.....................................169,232Emergency warning lamps...................103, 168Energy economy mode.................................205Engine, Diesel.................87,217, 218, 226,227Engine compartment...............................43,218Engine compar tment fusebox.......................198Engine oil level indicator.........................r61, 219Engines .................................................225-227Environment..........................................5,37, 74
G.P.S.............................................................244Gearbox, electronic gear control..........126, 223Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox..................................126Ground clearance...................................31, 228Guidance ...............................................242,250Guide-me-home ............................................147
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Halogen headlamps..............................191, 193Hands-free kit................................................259Hazard warning lamps ..........................103,168Head-up display............................131, 134,136Headlamp adjustment ...................................150Headlamps, directional .........................151,191Headlamp wash............................................153Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r220Head restraints, front......................................90Head restraints, rear.......................................r92Heated seats...................................................90Heating.............................................37,114, 117Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel..............................................96High load retaining net..................................104High voltage..............40-42,101,175, 204, 216High voltage cable..........................................41Hill start assist...............................................130History.......................................................39,63Hybrid .....................................4, 22,29, 33,202Hybrid flow............................................4,22, 33Hybrid selector................................................r29Hybrid system ..............................4,22, 23, 239
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Jack...............................................................186JBL (audio system)....................................9,233
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Keeping children safe ...........158, 165, 166, 176Key ..........................................66-68,70, 73, 75Key, electronic ...............................28, 66-70, 73Keyless Entry and Star ting.................67, 68, 75Key not recognised .........................................28Key with remote control ..................................27
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