2012 Peugeot 508 RXH brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations


Electric parking brake

flashing.The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Electric parking brake fault

fixed. Alone, the electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.


Braking

fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warninglamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake

fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic
application / release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engine
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Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reser voir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery / Fuses.
6.Fusebox.7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump. 11.
Bleed screw.






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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Checks






Checking levels






Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the ignition (Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.
Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrumentpanel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of
the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of
the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT4 standard.

Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level shouldbe close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap tocheck the level.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).

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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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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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Screen-wash reservoir..................................220Screen menu map .........................................280Screenwash, front.........................................153Screenwash fluid level..........................153,220Seat adjustment..............................................88Seat belts ...............................................173-175Seats, rear.......................................................r92Serial number, vehicle ..................................229Ser vice indicator.............................................r59Service warning light......................................52Servicing.........................................................37Setting the clock .............................................65Shor t-cut menus ...........................................240Sidelamps.............142, 145, 146, 191,194, 195Side repeater.................................................194Ski flap............................................................99Snow chain ....................................................229Spare wheel..................................................186Speed limiter.........................................r133,134Speedometer............................................r32,45Spotlamps, side ....................................149, 194Start.........................................................25, 203Starting the engine..............................28, 29,35Starting the vehicle .................................25,126Steering mounted controls, audio .................238Stopping the vehicle.........................25, 28,126Stop & Start....109, 112, 116, 202,216-219, 222Storage..............................................97, 98, 100Storage wells.................................................100Storing driving positions.................................89Stowing rings................................................100Switching off the engine...........................28, 29Switch off........................................................f25Synchronising the remote control.............73, 74Synthesiser, voice.........................................253System, navigation ........................................242
Table of weights ............................................227Tables of engines..................................225-227Ta bles of fuses..............................................198Te chnical data.......................................225-227Telephone.............................................259,261Temperature, coolant......................................57Temperature control for heated seats............90Temporary tyre repair kit...............................180Third brake lamp...........................................197TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)..........................................256To o l s..............................................................186To w b a r...........................................................r210Towed loads..................................................227Towing another vehicle...................44, 207,209Traction control (ASR)......................50,54, 170Traffic information (TA).........................257,271Traffic information (TMC)......................256,257Tr a i l e r............................................................r210Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r62,64Tyre pressures..............................................229Tyres................................................................37
Unlocking ..................................................66, 67Unlocking the boot ..........................................69Updating the date ............................................65Updating the time ............................................65USB (Peugeot Connect) .................................99
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Xenon headlamps.........................................191
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Warning lamps .................................... 48,51, 53Warning triangle............................................103Wash-wipe, rear............................................r153Weights.........................................................227Welcome function...........................................89Welcome lighting...........................................149Wiper, rear.....................................................r153Wiper control stalk .................................152-154
Wipers .............................................49, 152, 15 4
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ehicle identification .....................................229Ventilation ............................... 42, 101, 106,107
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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data
Identification markings 229 Dimensions 228


Running out of fuel, Diesel 217
Checking levels 219-221- oil - brake fluid - power steering fluid - coolant- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid Checking components 222-224- 12 V battery - air filter - passenger compartment filter - oil filter - electric parking brake- brake pads / discs

Changing bulbs 191-197- front- rear


Opening the bonnet 216 Under the bonnet 218 Electric motor, Battery 225 Diesel engine 226


12V bat tery 202-204
Load reduction, economy mode 205
Engine compar tment fuses 198, 201
Weights 227
High voltage cables 41, 43