2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual

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The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water, )
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must bereplaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.









Dipped and main beamheadlamps (xenon model)

D1S xenon bulbs must be changedby a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop, as there is a risk of electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbsare changed at the same time when oneof them fails.
Direction indicators (Xenon model)
Daytime running lamps

For the replacement of these light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, contacta PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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(halogen model)
) Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.) Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Remove the bulb by pulling it out andchange it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Dipped beam headlamps (halogen model)
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Extract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Direction indicators (halogen model)
)Turn the wheel fully inwards for easyaccess to the wheel arch liner. )Remove the two fixing screws for
the access flap, located in the wheel arch.)Pull away the wheel arch liner.
) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
pull it out. ) Disconnect the bulb holder connector. )
Pull the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Yo u m ay also contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have these bulbs
replaced.

Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.
Door mirror spotlamps

You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of the light emitting diode - LED.

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1.Brake lamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).2.Reversing lamps (W19W).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).4.Sidelamps (light emittingdiodes - LEDs).5.Foglamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).
Rear lamps
Direction indicators (on
the wings)
) Open the boot then remove the access cover.)
Remove the sealing foam.)
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Remove the lamp fixing nut.
)Carefully remove the lamp unit fromoutside.)Remove the sealing foam. )Unclip the bulb holder. )Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and pull it out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.



Changing the light emittingdiode-LED lamps

For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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Reversing lamp (tailgate)
)Open the tailgate and then remove theaccess cover.)Disconnect the lamp connector.)Remove the lamp fixing nut.
)
Carefully remove the lamp from the outside. )
Remove the sealing foam.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn andpull it out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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diodes - LEDs)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop.
Number plate lamps
) Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the outer holes of the lens. )
Push it outwards to unclip.)
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Remove the lens. )
Pull the bulb out and change it.

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Changing a fuse

The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
located in the glove box.


Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Identify the failed fuse by checking thecondition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its housing.)
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating. ) Check that the number marked on thefusebox, the rating marked on the fuse and
the following tables all agree.
PEUGEOT will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not recommended by PEUGEOT andnot installed in accordance with itsinstructions, in par ticular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.


Installing electricalaccessories

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)Open the hinged panel, then apply light
force to bypass the stops.

Fuse N°

Rating (A)




Functions

F6 A or B
15 Audio system.
F
83 Alarm.
F13
10 Front cigar lighter.
F1410 Front 12 V socket.
F1
63 Rear courtesy lamp, rear map reading lamps.
F17
3 Front cour tesy lamp, cour tesy mirror.
F2
8 A or B15 Audio system.
F3
020 Rear wiper.
F32
10 Audio amplifier.