2012 Peugeot 508 RXH traction control

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Hybrid system

Auto mode
It automatically manages the operation of the
Diesel engine and the electric motor, according
to inherent vehicle parameters, traffic
conditions and driving style so as to optimise
the vehicle's fuel consumption.In par ticular, this mode activates "zero emissions" electric runningwhen theconditions allow.
In auto mode, the electric motor
:
- can drive the vehicle on its own up
to around 36 mph
(60 km/h) in "zero
emissions" electric running, dependingon the state of charge of the battery, if the conditions specific to the vehicle are metand if acceleration is moderate, -supplements the Diesel enginewhen moving off and changing gear, during acceleration and when traction from thefront wheels is inadequate (it automaticallyadds4 wheel drive ),
- is no longer active above 70 mph (120 km / h).
ZEV mode *
(all electric)

Zero emissions vehicle operation is assured
10 0 % by electric drive.
This mode forces silent runningat moderatespeeds.
If the conditions do not allow this mode
,a message that the "electric mode is notcurrently available" appears in the screen.
The ZEV warning lamp flashes for a fewseconds then goes off and the selector comes
on in AUTO.
In ZEV mode:


- The accelerator control is progressive.

- Range and acceleration capacity are limited. The maximum speed possible is around 36 mph (60 km/h).

- Under high load or a priority requirement causing the star t of the Diesel engine, thesystem changes automatically to AUTO mode.


This standard
mode to use inpreferenceis activated automaticallyon star ting the hybrid system.


For more information on "Automaticrestarting of the Diesel engine or ZEV mode not available", refer to the corresponding section.


* ZEV: Z
ero Emissions Vehicle.
It can be activated when the
required conditions are met,
particularly if the state of charge of high voltage battery issufficient (from 4 bars).

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations


Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.The emission control system has afault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.


Low fuel levelfixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 7 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
g out of
fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.


Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
dela
y.

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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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Safety
Snow driving assistance
(Intelligent Traction Control)
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: Intelligent Traction Control. This automatic system continuously checks for situations of difficult surface adhesion thatcould make it difficult to move off or makeprogress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Controllimits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,mud…), it can be useful to temporarilydeactivate the dynamic stability control andwheel anti-slip
systems to allow a degree of
wheel spin and so recover grip.
It is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Snow t
yres are strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),make sure that these are approved for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may makeitself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal. When this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which could cause loss of control of the vehicle whenbraking.

When this warnin
g lamp comes on,coupled with the STOPwarning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signaland a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the electronic brake forcedistribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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292Alphabetical index
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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