2012 Peugeot 508 RXH ESP

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Instruments and controls
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations


Passenger's airbag systemfixed in the instrumentpanel and/or seat beltand front passenger's airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the "ON"
position to activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.


DSC/ASR(ESP)fixed. The button (located on the foldingpanel at the bottom left of the
dashboard) has been pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: d
ynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.Pr
ess the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
After deactivation, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Access
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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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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Comfort

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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High load retaining net
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fixings, this allows the use of the entire loadingvolume up to the roof:
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear seats are folded.
- behind the rear seats (row 2).


Never reposition the rear seats if thenet's roller is attached to the backs of the folded seats. )
position the net's roller above the two rails (located on the back of the folded rear seats),)
the two grooves Amust be placed above
the two rails B
. Slide the two rails B
in the grooves A
and push the roller (lengthwise)from right to left to secure it,
)
check that the net is hooked and tightened correctly,
)fold the rear seats, )unroll the high load retaining net withoutstretching it, )position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 1,)pull the net's metal bar to position the other end in the other upper fixing 1 .



Row 1

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)reel in then remove the load space cover, )position the left hand end of roller 2 in the load space cover suppor t, )position the right hand end of roller 2
in theload space cover support, then lock theposition (red indicator), )from the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net by pushing to disengage
the retaining hooks,
) position one of the ends of the net's metalbar in the corresponding upper fixing 3 ,)
pull on the net's metal bar to position the
other end in the other upper fixing 3,) check that the net is hooked and tensioned correctly.




Row 2