2012 Peugeot 508 RXH ground clearance

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Hybrid system

Sport mode
(Diesel and
electric)

This mode allows more dynamic driving byproviding additional performance. Vehicle acceleration and pick-up aremaximised by using the capacity of the electricmotor, supplementing the power of the Dieselengine.
This mode manages the progressiveness of the
accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the useof the electric motor.
In Spor t mode:


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The electric motor can be used up to
70 mph (120 km/h).
4WD mode **
(Diesel and
electric)
This mode provides additional traction*** at low speed by driving all 4 wheels of the vehiclecontinuously: the Diesel engine (front wheel
drive) and the electric motor (rear wheel drive)
operate simultaneously and permanently.
Their couplin
g is managed electronically to
optimise traction on slippery surfaces.
In 4WD mode:
- Power for the electric motor is provided,
if needed, b
y the alternator-star ter motor
of the front engine. The Diesel engine
operates continuously.
- The additional traction from the electric
motor is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This mode should be used on snowcovered roads or difficult ground (mud, sand, ...). In this mode, in severe conditionsand if the circumstances allow, it is recommended that you acceleratestrongly to ensure that you move off andavoid any risk of getting stuck.



Be aware of the ground clearance of your vehicle: around 184 mm (with the vehicle in working order: driver only and
the fuel tank full) in ideal conditions. This value will vary with vehicle load,the nature of the ground surface and the surroundings.
If the driver considers that the vehiclecan traverse an obstacle, they assumeentire responsibility for this.

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4WD: 4 Wheel Drive.

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This mode will be even more effective if suitable tyres are fitted (winter tyres in
particular).

290Alphabetical index
Filling with fuel..........................................85,87Fitting a wheel...............................................187Fitting roof bars.............................................212Fittings, boot.................................................100Flashing indicators ................................ 146, 168Flat bed lorry or trailer............................r44, 209Foglamps, rear..............................................r144
Folding the rear seats.....................................92Front foglamps..............................................14 4
Front seats ................................................88,89Fuel............................................................37,87Fuel consumption......................................37,39Fuel consumption figures...............................39Fuel filler cap...................................................85Fuel filler flap...................................................85Fuel gauge ......................................................85Fuel tank..........................................................85Fusebox, dashboard.....................................198Fuses .............................................................198
Identification plates.......................................229Ignition.............................................................27Ignition on........................................................27Indicator lamps, status..............................48, 53Indicators, direction......................................168Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............180Inflating tyres ..................................................37Instrument panel.............................................45Instrument panels...........................................46Instrument panel screen.................................46Instruments and controls................................12Intelligent Traction Control............................171Interior fittings.................................................97Interior mood lighting....................................157ISOFIX...........................................................165ISOFIX child seats ................................ 164-166ISOFIX mountings.........................................164F
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Eco off.............................................................f36Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ...170Electronic engine immobiliser...................r27, 75Emergency boot release .................................83Emergency call.....................................169,232Emergency warning lamps...................103, 168Energy economy mode.................................205Engine, Diesel.................87,217, 218, 226,227Engine compartment...............................43,218Engine compar tment fusebox.......................198Engine oil level indicator.........................r61, 219Engines .................................................225-227Environment..........................................5,37, 74
G.P.S.............................................................244Gearbox, electronic gear control..........126, 223Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox..................................126Ground clearance...................................31, 228Guidance ...............................................242,250Guide-me-home ............................................147
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Halogen headlamps..............................191, 193Hands-free kit................................................259Hazard warning lamps ..........................103,168Head-up display............................131, 134,136Headlamp adjustment ...................................150Headlamps, directional .........................151,191Headlamp wash............................................153Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r220Head restraints, front......................................90Head restraints, rear.......................................r92Heated seats...................................................90Heating.............................................37,114, 117Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel..............................................96High load retaining net..................................104High voltage..............40-42,101,175, 204, 216High voltage cable..........................................41Hill start assist...............................................130History.......................................................39,63Hybrid .....................................4, 22,29, 33,202Hybrid flow............................................4,22, 33Hybrid selector................................................r29Hybrid system ..............................4,22, 23, 239
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Jack...............................................................186JBL (audio system)....................................9,233
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Keeping children safe ...........158, 165, 166, 176Key ..........................................66-68,70, 73, 75Key, electronic ...............................28, 66-70, 73Keyless Entry and Star ting.................67, 68, 75Key not recognised .........................................28Key with remote control ..................................27
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