2012 Peugeot 508 RXH air conditioning

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Practical information








Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit. S
ystem which manages the duration of use of cer tain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of about forty minutes.






Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode

A message then appears in the instrument panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use
the equipment for approximatelyfive minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use
the equipment for up to approximatel
y
thirty minutes.

Let the engine run for the duration specified toensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restar t
the engine in order to charge the battery.

A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the "Battery" section).
In this energy economy mode and whenstarting up the hybrid system, it maytake a few seconds before the Readylamp comes on.

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Checks






Checks
12 V battery

The battery does not require any
maintenance.

However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctl
y tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnectingthe battery and following its reconnection. Refer to the servicin
g booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.

Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val
for this component.
Oil filter
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshopis essential when replacing or disconnectingthe battery. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.





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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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
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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
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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
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ..........170EBFD.............................................................170Eco-driving .....................................................37Economical driving.........................................37Economy mode.............................................205
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Visual search
Instruments and controls
Courtesy lamps 156 Seat belt / passenger's front airbagwarning lamps display 174, 17 7 Rear view mirror 96 Panoramic sunroof 84
Fuses behind glove box 198 -199
Heating, ventilation 10 6 -107 Dual-zone air conditioning 108-11 0 Quad-zone air conditioning 111 -115 Demisting / defrosting 116

Peugeot Connect USB 99
Electric parking brake 11 9-125
Electronic gear box 126 -129 Hill star t assist, creep function 124, 130; 129
Dashboard fuses 200

Quad-zone rear air conditioning 111 -115
Peugeot Connect Navigation(RT6) 235-288Setting the date/time 65
Opening the bonnet 216 Door mirrors 94-95 Electric windows, deactivating 78-79