2012 Peugeot 508 RXH sensor

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Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
tem
perature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuinePEUGEOT towbar is used.

R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":

cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...


"Transport solutions":

booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball,folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicle conversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness shouldpreferably be fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
"Style":
spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16 ", 17 ", 18 ",
19 "), body kit, door mirror shells, door air
deflectors, ...

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Safety and security":
speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel securitybolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warningtriangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, boot spacers...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds,boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door
and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbing
strips...

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291 Alphabetical index
Labels, identification.....................................229Lamps, warning and indicator.............r46,50, 51LED daytime running lamps..........................145Level, brake fluid ...........................................219Level, headlamp wash..........................153,220Level, power steering fluid............................219Levels and checks.................................218-221Lighting, guide-me home......................146, 147Lighting, interior....................................r156,157Lighting bulbs (replacement)........191, 195, 197Lighting control stalk.............................142, 146Lighting on reminder.....................................r14 4
Loading....................................................37, 212Load reduction mode....................................205Load space cover..........................................r102Locating your vehicle......................................72Long objects, transpor ting..............................99Luggage retaining strap................................100
Main beam ............................... 47, 142, 191-194Maintenance....................................................37Map reading lamps ....................................... 156Markings, identification.................................229Massage function...........................................91Mat..................................................................98Mini fuel level..................................................85Mirror, rear view..............................................96Mirrors, door..............................................r94,95Motorised boot ..........................................81,82Motorway function(direction indicators) ................................... 168Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................164Music media players.....................................272
Navigation.............................................241, 242Number plate lamps......................................197
Oil filter..........................................................r222Oil level....................................................61,219Opening the boot...............................66,69,80Opening the doors ..........................................66Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............84Operation indicator lamps............46,48, 50,53
Radio.....................................................269, 270Ready..............................................................29Ready lamp...............................................29, 85Rear foglamp .................................................195Rear screen (demisting)..........................94, 116Recharging the battery ........................202, 204Reduction of electrical load ..........................205Regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter....................r223Reinitialising the remote control...............73, 74Remote control..............................66-68, 70, 75Removable screen (snow shield) ..................210Removing a wheel ........................................187Removing the mat...........................................98Repair kit, puncture.......................................180Replacing bulbs ............................ 191, 195, 197Replacing fuses............................................198Replacing the air filter...................................r222Replacing the oil filter...................................r222Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r222Replacing wiper blades .........................155,206Reset history.............................................39, 63Resetting the service indicator.......................r60Reversing lamp.............................................195Roof bars.......................................................212Roof blind........................................................84Routine checks.....................................222-224Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................217
Safety for children .................................162, 167Screen, colour and mapping .................239, 280Screen, instrument panel ..........................46, 62
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Paint colour code ..........................................229Panoramic glass sunroof................................f84Parking brake ............................... 122, 223,224Parking brake, electric .................................. 119Parking lamps...............................................146Parking sensors, front...................................139Parking sensors, rear....................................r138Parking space sensor ..................................140Particle emission filter..........................r221, 223Passenger compartment filter......................r222PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTANCE ..........232Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) ..............235PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................232Port, USB........................................................99Power..............................................................r32Priming the fuel system................................217Programmable heating (Webasto)................117Protecting children ........158,162, 164-166,176Puncture ........................................................180
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Exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 25-26, 66-74 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - starting - batteryWelcome lighting 149 Door mirror spotlamps 149 Main directional lighting 151 Headlamp beam adjustment 150 Changing bulbs 191-194 - front lamps - foglamps- side repeaters

Wipers 152-155 Changing a wiper blade 155, 206
Door mirrors 94-95
Doors 66-73 - Keyless Entry and Starting - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 76-77 Wipers 78-79
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 85 - 86

Boot 80, 83- opening / closing - emergency controlMotorised tailgate 81-82 Temporary puncture repair kit 180 -185
Changing bulbs 195 -197- rear lamps - 3 rdbrake lamp - number plate lamp- fog lamps

Parking sensors 13 8-13 9 Towbar 210-211 Recovery (flat bed) 207-209


Panoramic sunroof 84
Roof bars 212 Accessories 213-214


ESP: ABS, EBFD, EBA,ASR, DSC 170 -172
Tyre pressures 229
Changing a wheel 186 -190


- tools

- removing / refitting

Parking space sensors 140 -141