2012 Peugeot 508 RXH key

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Familiarisation
Driving safely


Before starting



- Place the gear lever in position N.

- Inser t the key in the ignition switch or keep
the electronic key in the vehicle.

Starting at temperatures above
zero
- Press the brake pedal.
- Make a single shor t press (about one second) on the STA R T/STOP
button or
turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3(Start).


When the temperature is below zero
, you must initiate pre-heating of theDiesel engine:


- Without
putting your foot on the brake pedal, make an initial first press on the START/STOP button.

- Wait until the pre-heater warning lamp goes off.
-With
your foot on the brake pedal,make a second short press on the STA R T/STOP button. 25


- The instrument panel and the Read
ylampcome on, confirmed by an audible signal.

- The dial in the centre console is in AUTOmode.

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Hybrid system














Starting - stopping the engine


Before starting Starting at temperatures
above zero
Startin
g at temperatures
below zero
- Press the brake pedal.
- Make a single shor t press (about one second) on the STA R T/STOP
button or
turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3(Starting).
- The steering column unlocks (noise and
noticeable movement).
- Keep your foot on the brake pedal until theHYbrid4 system starts up (the instrument
panel and the Readylamp come on, confirmed by an audible signal).
The hybrid system determines whether it is
necessary to star t the Diesel engine.



- Place the gear selector in position N.

- If the vehicle has Keyless Entry and Starting, simply having the key inside the
vehicle is sufficient.

- Other wise, it is necessary to place the key
in the i
gnition switch.


When the temperature is below zero, you must
initiate pre-heating of the Diesel engine:-Without putting your foot on the brakepedal , make an initial shor t press (about
one second) on the STA R T/STOP button or
turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting).

- The steering column unlocks (noise and noticeable movement).

- Wait until the pre-heater warning lampgoes off.-With your foot on the brake pedal
, make
a second shor t press on the STA R T/STOP button or leave the key in position 3(Starting).

- Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the HYbrid4 system starts up (the Ready
lampcomes on, confirmed by an audible signal)and the Diesel engine starts.

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Hybrid system
- Before switching off the HYbrid4 system, place the gear selector in position N.
- Make a shor t press on the START/STOPbutton or turn the key fully off to position 1(Stop) then remove the key from theignition switch.
- The system shuts down and the steeringcolumn locks.

When your vehicle vehicle moves off in electric mode, it makes no noise. Be very careful of pedestrians as they will not hear you coming.
Switching off
When stationary, ensure that the ignition is switched off and check that the Readylamp yis off when you want to leave the vehicle, otherwise the hybrid system will still be active.


For more information, refer to the
"Underbonnet precautions / warnings"section.

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Hybrid system
the engine
(accessory position)











Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which hasa secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
en
gine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contacta PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Turn the key towards the dashboard to the
intermediate position or with the Keyless Entry
and
Starting key inside the vehicle, press the
"START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedal. This switches on the ignition and so
activates the ancillary equipment.
)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the en
gine does not star t. )Press the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.



If you use the accessories positionfor too long, the system automaticallychanges to economy mode to avoid discharging the battery.

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Hybrid system
Emergency starting with the
electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not star t after pressingthe "STA R T/STOP" button: )Open the housing below the "START/STOP" button. )Inser t the electronic key in the location A.)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button.

Emergency switch- off using theelectronic key

In the event of an emergency only, the enginecan be switched of without conditions. To dothis, press and hold the "START/STOP" button
for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
if the electronic key is no longer in the defined zone when you request switching off the engine,
a message appears in the instrument panel.
) Press and hold the "STA R T/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds if you want toforce switching off the engine (note that
restarting will not be possible without
the key).
Electronic key not recognised bythe "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system
If the electronic key is no longer in the defined
zone when driving or when you (later) request switching off of the hybrid system, a message
appears in the instrument panel.
Once the engine has started, you can remove the electronic key and close thehousing.
)Press and hold the "STA R T/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to forceswitching off of the hybrid system (note that restarting will not be possible without theelectronic key in the defined zone).
The electronic key must always remaininside the vehicle while in use.

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Instruments and controls

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According to country.
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK (vehicle
autotest) is carried out.
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.You can star t your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop assoon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: theassociated warning lamps(s) remain onaccompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not star t your vehicle. Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop without delay.

Manual CHECK
Pressing the "CHECK"
button on theinstrument panel star ts the manual CHECK(vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time(with the key in the ignition on position or with
the engine running), the aler ts present.
The passenger's airbag deactivated warning lamp * remains on while the airbag is deactivated.
With the engine running and the vehiclemoving, the instrument panel displays
the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault). I
f no "major" fault is found, you can star t your
vehicle.

Lighting dimmer control

With the headlamps on, press button B
to
increase the brightness of the instruments and controls and the interior mood lighting or button Ato reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

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Instruments and controls
Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information appears in the screen. S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice. Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner symbolising the ser vice operationscomes on. The distance recorder display line indicates the distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds a
fter the ignition is switched on,the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates the total and trip distances.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example:560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.


Illumination of the key is accompaniedby a message in the instrument panel screen.

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Access
also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.




















Remote control key
Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.




Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.