2012 Peugeot 508 RXH key

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Familiarisation
Driving safely
Starting the HYbrid4 system
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- Inser t the electronic key in the switch or if the vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Starting, keep the electronic key in the
vehicle.
- Ensure that the gear lever is in position N.



- The instrument panel and the Ready
lampcome on.

- The dial in the centre console is in AUTO
m
ode.



Moving off




- While maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, move the gear lever to position A
to go forwards, or Rfor reverse.

- Ta k e y o u r foot off the brake pedal; you cannow move off.

- The parking brake is released automatically as you move off.


- Press the brake pedal
firmly.

- Pr
ess the STA R T/STOP
button or turn
the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Start), to initiate star t-up of the
hybrid system.

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Starting your vehicle and moving off




- Inser t the electronic key in the switch,
or if your vehicle has Keyless Entry and Starting, keep the electronic key in the
vehicle.



-
Ensure that the gear lever is in position N.

- Press firmly on the brake pedal.



- With the brake still applied, move the
gear
lever to position A to go for wards or R(bylifting the lever slightly) for reverse.

- Lift your foot off the brake pedal, you canmove off.

- The parking brake is released automatically
as
you move off.
- Pr
ess the START/STOP
button or turn
the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3(Starting), to star t the hybrid system.

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The instrument panel and the Readylamp light up. The power graduation is displayed progressively, indicating that the
hybrid system is active, confirmed by
a messa
ge in the screen; the dial in the centre console is in AUTO
mode (default
mode for star ting).
- The hybrid system determines whether it is
necessary to star t the Diesel engine.
When your vehicle vehicle moves off in electric mode, it makes no noise. Be very careful of pedestrians as they will not hear you coming.

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Hybrid system
Stopping your vehicle and the hybrid system




- With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
then press the START/STOPbutton or turn
the key fully off to position 1 (stop) then
remove the key from the ignition switch;
the parking brake is applied automatically if configured to do so.



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Otherwise apply the parking brake manually, the Pwarning lamp must be on. - Apply the brake until the vehicle comes to acomplete stop.
- Place the gear lever in position N.


When stationary, switch off the ignition and check that the Readylamp is off before leaving the vehicle. Otherwise the hybrid system will still be active.See the section on "Underbonnet precautions/warnings".

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Hybrid system
Ignition on without starting
the engine
(accessory position)











Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which hasa secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the en
gine management system a few minutesafter the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contacta PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Turn the ke
y towards the dashboard to the
intermediate position or with the Keyless Entry
and Star ting key inside the vehicle, press the
"START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedal. This switches on the ignition and so
activates the ancillary equipment.
)Press the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the en
gine does not star t. )Press the button again to switchoff the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.



Using the ancillaries for a long periodintroduces the risk of a flat battery.

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Hybrid system
Emergency starting withthe electronic key
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not star t after pressingthe "STA R T/STOP" button: )Open the housing below the "START/STOP" button. )Inser t the electronic key in the location A.)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button.

Emergency switch- off usingthe electronic key

In the event of an emergency only, the enginecan be switched of without conditions. To dothis, press and hold the "START/STOP" button
for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
If the electronic key is no longer in the definedzone when you request switching off the engine, a message appears in the instrument panel. )
Press and hold the "START/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds if you want toforce switching off the engine (note that
restarting will not be possible without
the key).
Electronic key not recognised bythe "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system
If the electronic key is no longer in the defined
zone when driving or when you (later) request switching off of the hybrid system, a message
appears in the instrument panel.
Once the engine has started, you can remove the electronic key and close thehousing.
)Press and hold the "STA R T/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to forceswitching off of the hybrid system (note
that restarting will not be possible without
the electronic key in the defined zone).

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Instruments and controls

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According to country.
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds. At the same time, an automatic CHECK(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.You can star t your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop assoon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: theassociated warning lamps(s) remain onaccompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not star t your vehicle. Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop without delay.

Manual CHECK

Pressing the "CHECK"
button on theinstrument panel star ts the manual CHECK(vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time(with the key in the ignition on position or with
the engine running), the aler ts present.
The passenger's airbag deactivated warning lamp * remains on while theairbag is deactivated. With the en
gine running and the vehiclemoving, the instrument panel displays the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault). I
f no "major" fault is found, you can star t your
vehicle.

Lighting dimmer control

With the headlamps on, press button Bto
increase the brightness of the instruments
and controls and the interior mood lighting or button Ato reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.

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Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information appears in the screen. S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice. Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner symbolising the ser vice operationscomes on. The distance recorder display line indicates the distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds a
fter the ignition is switched on,the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates the total and trip distances.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
Example:400 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.


Illumination of the key is accompaniedby a message in the instrument panel screen.

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Access
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.
























Remote control key


Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.



"Keyless Entry and
Starting" system
System that allows the opening, closingand star ting of the vehicle while keeping theelectronic key on your person. It can also be
used as a remote control.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlockin
g
Using the key
) Turn the key to the front of the vehicle tounlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
Holding this button down opens the
windows automatically.

Using the electronic key
)
With the electronic key on your person and
in the defined zone, pass your hand behind
the door handle to unlock the vehicle, then
pull on the handle to open the door.
Yo u r p a s s e ngers can also open their doors
with the exception of the boot, as soon as
the electronic ke
y is in the defined zone around the vehicle.



Unlocking is confirmed by rapidflashing of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrorsunfold at the same time.