2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual

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Storing driving positions
System which stores the electrical settings of
the driver's seat and door mirrors as well as
the head-up display settings. It enables you to store up to two positions using the buttons on
the side of the driver's seat.
Storing a position using buttons M/1/2
) Switch on the ignition. )
Adjust your seat, the door mirrors and the
head-up display.
) Press button M
, then press button 1or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position
has been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previousposition.
Recalling a stored position
I
gnition on or engine running
) Briefly press button 1
or 2
to recall thecorresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the adjustment. You can interrupt the current movement by pressing button M , 1or 2or by using one of the seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

Welcome function

The welcome function assists entry and leaving
th
e vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and openingthe driver’s door, the seat moves back
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat movesfor ward to the stored driving position.
When moving the seat, take care that no
person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
To activate or deactivate this function, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Head restraint height and angle adjustment
)To lower the head restraint, press the lug Aand, going beyond the stiff point, guide the head restraint downwards, then release the
button at the desired position.
)To raise the head restraint, guide it upwards to the desired position.)To remove the head restraint, press the two lugs B and pull the head restraint upwards. )To put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
back. Check that it has engaged by pulling it upwards.

The head restraint is fitted with a locking mechanism which prevents itfrom lowering; this is a safety device incase of impact.The adjustment is correct when theupper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.Never drive with the head restraintsremoved; they must be in place andadjusted correctly.










Heated seats control
With the hybrid system active, the front seatscan be heated individually.
)Use the adjustment wheel to switch on and select the level of heating required: 0
:
Off. 1:
Low. 2
:
Medium. 3
:
High.

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Massage function
This function provides the driver with a back massage. It only operates when the engine
is running as well as in STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.
Activation
) Press this button.
The warning lamp comes on and the massage function is activated for a period of 1 hour. During this time, massage is performed incycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After one hour, the function is deactivated,the warning lamp goes off.
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at any time by pressing thisbutton.

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Rear seats Bench seat the left-hand (1/3) or right-hand (2/3) section of which can be folded to adapt the boot load space.
Outer rear seat head restraints
These have a high position (comfor t and safety), a low position (rear visibility) and canalso be removed.
T
o remove a head restraint:)pull the head restraint fully upwards, )then, press the lug A.
Never drive with rear passengers whenthe head restraints are removed; thehead restraints must be in place and in
the high position.


Folding the seat from the
boot
Each section of the bench seat (1/3 or 2/3) has
its own control to release the seat back and its seat cushion from the boot.
) Check that nothing is preventing the seat
back from foldin
g (head restraint, seat
belts, ...),) check also that no object on or under theseat could hinder its movement,
)pull the control from the boot and push the
seat backrest.

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Folding the seat from the
rear
Check that no object, either on or underneath
the seat, could hinder its movement.
Returning the seat back to its original position
)Put the seat back in the upright position
and secure it, the seat cushion also returns
to its original position, )check that the red indicator, located at thecontrol 1 , is no longer visible,)refit the head restraints or put them back in place.
)Move the corresponding front seat
forwards if necessar
y, )check that the seat belt is positionedcorrectly on the side of the seat back, )place the head restraints in the low position
or remove them if necessary,
) pull the control 1forwards to release the
seat backrest 2then fold it forwards.
When returning the rear seat back to its original
position, take care not to trap the seat belts
and ensure that their buckles are positioned correctly.

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasspermitting the lateral rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors

If the mirrors are folded using control A ,they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A.


The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash.
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.

Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors,the demisting-defrosting operates by switchingon the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost" page).

Adjustment
)
Move control Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Bin all four directions toadjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.



Folding



- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arearwards.


Unfolding



- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.

- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arearwards.

The rear screen demistin
g - defrosting can onlyoperate when the hybrid system is active.

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Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the ground
durin
g parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.

Programming
)With the engine running, engage reverse gear.)Select and adjust the left-hand and right-hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Switching on
)
With the engine running, engage reversegear. )
Move control A
to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts downwards, in accordance with its programming.
Switching off
) Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.or )
Return control Ato the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial position:
- if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
- if the engine is switched off.

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Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures thelight from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by theheadlamps from following vehicles, low sun...
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctl
y in the "day" position.
Day/night position
)Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
)Push the lever to change to the normal"day" position.In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reversegear is engaged.










Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever yto release the steering wheel adjustment mechanism. )Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position. )Pull the control lever to lock the steeringwheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".