2012 Peugeot 508 RXH brakes

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Driving

Engagement of reverse gear isaccompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
selector in position Nand then you must stop the hybrid system by switching off the ignition (Ready
lamp off).
If the gear selector is not in position Non starting, Nflashes in the instrumentpanel, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message in the instrument panel screen. Foot on brakeflashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on starting.


For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, pressthe accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.


Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral
R Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.

Moving off
)
Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal down fully. )
Star t the hybrid system.
N
appears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select a gear (position M
or A
) or reverse A(position R).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
Aand 1or R
appear in the instrumentpanel screen.


Automatic mode
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
A
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitablegear, depending on the:


- st
yle of driving,

- profile of the road.


When the engine is idling with thebrakes off, if position R, Aor M
is selected, the vehicle will move off
on its own without any action on theaccelerator.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporatingthe following systems:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance,
- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
- the d
ynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESP)


Definitions


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and provides improved control in corners, in
par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.


Emergency braking assistance

In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stoppingdistance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by areduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the pathfollowed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
o
f physics.

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Practical information

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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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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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
A
C
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
B
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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