2012 Peugeot 508 RXH ESP

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Comfort




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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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.

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Quad-zone digital air conditioning


Automatic operation


1. Automatic comfort programme

The Soft/Auto/Fast modes allow the driver
and front seat passenger to select their
desired comfort settings for the passenger compartment:
2. Activating/deactivating the rear air conditioning


3 - 4. Driver-passenger side adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature to their requirements.

The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Favours optimum gentle and silent
operation by limiting the air flow.
Offers the best compromise between
thermal comfort and silence of
operation.
Favours d
ynamic and effective air
flow. Pr
ess this button to deactivate the
rear air conditioning and lock thesystem. A padlock appears in the
LCD screen. When the rear system is reactivated, automatic mode is selected with
the last temperature settings used.
)
Turn control 3or 4to the left (blue) or to the right (red)respectively to decrease or
increase this value.

A setting around the value 21 providesoptimum 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 conditionin
g 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).

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) Press this "full fan"button to
increase the air flow.)Press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
To s u i t
your requirements, you cancombine two distribution buttons or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.
)
Press "empty fan"button to reduce the air flow.

)
Press this "empty fan"
air
flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "--"
appears.
Automatic air intake modeIt is activated by default with automatic comfort regulation.
9. Air fl ow adjustment
The symbol for air flow, the fan, fills progressively according to the value requested.
Switching the system off
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer assured but a slight flow of air, due to thefor ward movement of the vehicle, can still befelt.
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 values in use at
the time it was switched off.


10. Air intake / Air recirculation
Air recirculation enables the passenger compar tment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash. It is inactive
when the ambient temperature is below 5°C to
guard against the risk of misting in the vehicle. ) As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.

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Adjusting the rear passenger comfort level
1. Automatic comfort programme
) Press the "AUTO"
button. The lamp in the button 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 flowand air distribution.
This system is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.

2. Air distribution adjustment
3. Temperature adjustment, leftand right

Press the corresponding button successively for: The left and rear passengers can each adjust
their temperature setting independently.
Th
e value indicated in the screen is a level
of comfor t and not a temperature in degreesCelsius or Fahrenheit.
) Turn the dial to the left to lower the
value and to the right to raise it. - F
ootwell and centre vent.
-
Centre vent.
- A
utomatic control of air distribution. The rear air conditionin
g controls only operate
if, from the front:
- th
e REARbutton is activated,- the automatic visibility programme is notactivated.

A setting around 21 provides an optimum
level of comfor t. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 isnormal.
It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3.
Ensure that the air grilles and vents on the floor are not obstructed.

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Driving





Speed limiter
System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal no longer has any effect unless it is pressed firmly,
which allows you to temporarily exceed theprogrammed speed.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed speed by releasing the accelerator.
The speed limiter is switched onmanuall
y:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is
switched off by manual foperation of the control.
The pro
grammed speed remains in the memorywhen the ignition is switched off.

The speed limiter cannot, in anycircumstances, replace the need to obser ve speed limits, nor can it replacethe need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
This information also appears in the head-up display.
For more information, refer to the "Head-up display" section. 1.Speed limiter mode selection button
2. Programmed value decrease button3.
Programmed value increase button4.Suspend/restore speed limiter (pause)5.Speed limiter off button


Steering mounted controls

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Displays in the instrument panel
A.Speed limiter on / pause indicationB.Speed limiter mode selection indicationC.Programmed speed value

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) Press 1, the speed limiter mode is
activated but remains paused.
You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
) Set the speed value by pressingbutton 2or 3(e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).


Programming


Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have
any effect unless you press the pedal firmlypast the ypoint of resistance.e The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the
programmed speed.

Off / Return to normal
driving
)
Press 5, the speed limiter is deactivated.


On a steep descent or in the event of sharp acceleration, the speed limiter willnot be able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmed speed.
The use of mats not approved byPEUGEOT may adversely affect the normal operation of the accelerator pedal and impede the operation of thespeed limiter.
Mats approved by PEUGEOT have a third fixing in the area of the pedals to avoid any risk of interference with thepedals.
In the event o
f a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Operating fault

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2
and 3
:


- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = shor t press,

- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press. )Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 . )Suspend the speed limiter by pressing button 4: the screen confirms the suspension with "Pause".)Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4
again.

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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains thespeed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal. The cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires:
- a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph(40 km/h),
- the engagement of 2nd gear or higher,
- position A
.
Cruise control is switched off
manually or by fpressing the brake pedal or on triggering of theESC system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the pro
grammed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value. 1
.Cruise control mode selection button
2. Speed programming / programmed value decrease button 3.
Speed programming / programmed value
increase button 4.Cruise control suspension / resume button (pause)5.Cruise control off button


Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in anycircumstances, replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibilityon the par t of the driver.
This information also appears in the head-up display.
For more information, refer to the "Head-up display" section. The pro
grammed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Displays in the instrument panel
A.Cruise control on / pause indicationB.Cruise control mode selection indication
C.Programmed speed value