2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual

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Emergency procedure


Emergency unlocking/
locking

using the electronic key

The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate:


- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...

- vehicle located in an area with strongelectromagnetic emissions.)Pull on button 1, to extract the integral key 2
. )Unlock or lock the vehicle using the key.
Manual locking
Driver's door
Inser t the key in the lock to lock or unlock thedoor.
Passenger doors
)
On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on. )
Remove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key.) Inser t the key into the aper ture withoutforcing, then without turning, move thelatch sideways towards the inside of
the door. ) Remove the key and refit the cap.
Remote control problem

Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle. ) Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

Reinitialisation with the remote control
)
Switch on the ignition.)
Immediately press one of the remotecontrol buttons for a few seconds.)
Switch off the ignition.
The remote control is fully operational again.

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Changing the battery of the key

Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available from aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is needed.) Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover.)
Remove the flat battery from its location.
)
Fit the new battery into its location observing the original direction of fitment. )
Clip the cover onto the casing.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Reinitialisation with the
electronic key
)Switch of the ignition.)Immediately press one of the remotecontrol buttons for a few seconds.
)Switch on the ignition
The electronic key is fully operational again.

Changing the battery of theelectronic key

Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available from a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message is displayed in the instrument panel screen when replacement of the battery is needed.)Unclip the cover using a pointed object at
the key ring.)Slide the flat battery out of its location.
)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of fitment. )Clip the cover in place star ting at the front. )Reinitialise the electronic key.

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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal identification documents.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a replacement.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it fromworking and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition or take the electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Electrical interference
The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.Don't forget to turn the steering to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

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System which protects and provides a deterrentagainst theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:






Alarm
- Exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet...


- Interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.

- Tilt

The system checks for any change in the attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.


Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of ser vice of its components. The alarm is triggered if the battery,the central control unit or the wires of the siren are put out of ser vice or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.


Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system


Activation
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
)
Press the locking button on theremote control or lock the vehicle
using the Keyless Entry and Starting system. The monitorin
g system is active: the indicator
lamp on the button flashes once per second.

After the locking button on the remote controlis pressed or the vehicle locked using the
Ke
yless Entry and Starting system, the exterior perimeter monitoring is activated after a delay
of 5 seconds, the interior volumetric monitoring
after 45 seconds and anti-tilt monitoring after 90 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed
fully, the vehicle is not locked but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after a
delay of 45 seconds.
) Press the unlocking button on
the remote control or unlock the
vehicle using the Keyless Entryand Star ting system.

Deactivation of the volumetric monitoring

The volumetric protection system is
deactivated: the indicator lamp in the
button
goes off.

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Locking the vehicle
w
ith exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-liftmonitoring to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in certain cases such as:


- leaving a window par tially open,

- washing your vehicle,

- changing a wheel,

- having your vehicle towed,

- transportation by sea.


Deactivation of the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
)
Switch of the ignition and within
ten seconds, press this button
until the indicator lamp is on
continuously.) Get out of the vehicle.
)
Press the locking button on the
remote control immediately or lock the vehicle using the KeylessEntry and Starting system.
The exterior perimeter monitorin
g alone is
activated: the indicator lamp in the button
flashes once per second.
To be effective
, this deactivation must be carried
out each time the ignition is switched off.
Reactivation of the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
Tr iggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and flashing of the direction indicators for thirty seconds.The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in succession.
) Press the unlocking button on
the remote control or unlock thevehicle using the Keyless Entry
and Starting system to deactivate
the exterior perimeter monitoring.
) Press the locking button on the
remote control or lock the vehicleusing the Keyless Entry and Starting system to activate all the monitoring functions.

The indicator lamp in the button
again flashes once per second.


When the vehicle is unlocked usingthe remote control or unlocked
using the Keyless Entry and Starting system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in the button informs you that the alarmwas triggered during your absence. When
the ignition is switched on, this flashing stopsimmediately.

Failure of the remote control

To deactivate the monitoring functions:
)
Unlock the vehicle using the key in thedriver's door lock. )
Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.
The indicator lamp in the button switches off.




Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's door lock.




Operating fault


When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault in the system.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


*

According to country.


Automatic activation *


2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the system is activated automatically. )
To avoid triggering the alarm on enteringthe vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the remote control or unlock the vehicleusing the Keyless Entry and Starting system.

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Electric windows
1.Left hand front electric window switch.2.Right hand front electric windowswitch.3.Right hand rear electric window switch.4.Left hand rear electric window switch.5.Deactivating the rear electric window
switches, locking the rear doors (child lock).
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation(depending on version) To open or close the window, press or pull
switch fully: the window opens or closescompletely when the switch is released. Pressing the switch again stops the movementof the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute after
the key has been removed from the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not o
perate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.

Safety anti-pinch

When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event o
f unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediatel
y until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one secondafter the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.


Deactivating the rear window controls

For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent operation of the rear windows
irrespective of their position.
Th
e interior controls for the rear doors are also deactivated.
When the button is pressed down, the warninglamp is on, the switches are deactivated. When
the button is raised, the switches are active, the
warning lamp is off.

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Reinitialisation of the
electric windows


Always remove the key from the ignitionwhen leaving the vehicle, even for ashort time. In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse themovement of the window. To do this, press the switch concerned.When operating the passenger electric window switches, the driver must ensure that no one is preventing correctclosing of the windows. The driver must ensure that thepassengers use the electric windowscorrectly.Be aware of children when operating the windows.
Followin
g reconnection of the battery, thesafety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations:


- lower the window completely, then raise
it, it will rise in steps of a few centimetres
each time the switch is pressed. Repeat
the operation until the window closes
completely,

- continue to press the switch for at least onesecond after reaching this position, window closed.

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Boot
)After unlocking the vehicle completely using the remote control or the key, pressat the top (on lever A), and raise the Atailgate.



From the inside

Hold this button down until unlocking of the boot is heard.

)Lower the tailgate using the interior grabhandle.
Opening


If the tailgate is not closed correctly, with
the hybrid system active
or the vehicle moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
a message appears in the instrument panel screen for a few seconds.


Closing