2012 Peugeot 508 RXH air condition

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5. Automatic visibilityprogramme


6. Mono-zone/Quad-zone

7. Air conditionin
g On/Off
Manual o
peration

If you wish, you can change one of settings provided by the system. The other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
Press one of the Soft/Auto/Fast buttons toreturn to fully automatic operation.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required.The system corrects the differencein temperature automatically and as quickly as possible.

See "Front demisting-defrosting". Press this button to appl
y the driver'scomfort setting value to the front and
rear passen
gers (mono-zone). The
indicator lamp on the button comes on.
The air conditioning is designed to
operate e
ffectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It allows you:


- in summer, to lower the tem
perature,

- in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting
performance.
Switchin
g on) Press the "A/C"button, the associated green indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off) Press the "A/C"button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort
(humidity, misting).

For maximum cooling or heating of thepassenger compar tment, it is possibleto exceed the minimum value 14 or themaximum value 28. )
Turn the dial 3
or 4
to the left until"LO"is displayed or to the right until "HI"
is displayed.

With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen switched on, the Diesel engine does not stop.

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) Press this "full fan"button to
increase the air flow.)Press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
To s u i t
your requirements, you cancombine two distribution buttons or select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.
)
Press "empty fan"button to reduce the air flow.

)
Press this "empty fan"
air
flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "--"
appears.
Automatic air intake modeIt is activated by default with automatic comfort regulation.
9. Air fl ow adjustment
The symbol for air flow, the fan, fills progressively according to the value requested.
Switching the system off
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
for ward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system
off (risk of condensation and deterioration of
the air quality). Pressing the "full fan"
buttonreactivates the system with the values in use at
the time it was switched off.


10. Air intake/Air recirculation
Air recirculation enables the passenger compar tment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash. It is inactive
when the ambient temperature is below 5 °C to
guard against the risk of misting in the vehicle. ) As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and prevent the formation of condensation.The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

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Adjusting the rear passenger comfort level
1. Automatic comfort programme
) Press the "AUTO"
button. The lamp in the button comes on.
We recommend that you use this mode. It automatically adjusts all settings to provide
optimum operation for the comfor t level chosen: passenger compar tment temperature, air flowand air distribution.
This system is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.

2. Air distribution adjustment
3. Temperature adjustment, leftand right

Press the corresponding button
successivel
y for: The le
ft and rear passengers can each adjust
their temperature setting independently.
The value indicated in the screen is a level
of comfor t and not a temperature in degreesCelsius or Fahrenheit.
) Turn the dial to the left to lower the
value and to the right to raise it. - F
ootwell and centre vent.
-
Centre vent.
- A
utomatic control of air distribution. The rear air conditionin
g controls only operate
if, from the front:
- th
e REARbutton is activated,
- the automatic visibilit
y programme is notactivated.

A setting around 21 provides an optimum
level of comfor t. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 isnormal.
It is recommended that the difference between
left and right should not be greater 3.
Ensure that the air grilles and vents on the floor are not obstructed.

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4. Air fl ow adjustment
)
Press this "full fan" button toincrease the air flow.
)
Press this "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow. The air flow s
ymbol, the fan, fills progressivelyas the fan speed increases.
Deactivating the system
)
Press the "empty fan" air flow
button until the
fan disappears and "--" appears.
This action sto
ps all of the functions of the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfor t is no longer controlled.However, a slight air flow may still be felt,resulting from the for ward movement of the
vehicle.

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) Switch off the demist/defrost of the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as it is no longer needed as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.


Front Demist -
Defrost






Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on theair conditioning system control panel. With manual air
conditioning
) Select this programme to demistor defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly aspossible.
With dual-zone and quad-
zone di
gital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programme

Switching on
With Stop & Star t, when demisting has been switched on, the Diesel enginedoes not stop.


Switching off

The demist /defrost switches off automatically toprevent an excessive consumption of current.
)It is possible to stop the demist/defrost
operation before it is switched off automaticallyby pressing the button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the button goes off.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
Adjust the temperature control to quickly
demist/defrost the windows.
To switch it off, press the "visibility" button again, the warning lamp in the button goes off and the system rever ts to the previous settings.
)Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen andside windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
win
dscreen and side windows.
With the quad-zone digital air conditioning,
pressing this button deactivates and locks the
rear air conditioning. ) To stop the programme, press either the "visibility"button again or "AU TO "
, the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AU TO "buttoncomes on.
The system rever ts to the previous settings.
The rear screen demistin
g - defrosting can onlyoperate when the hybrid system is active.
)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

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Safety
Airbags


System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger) in the event of violent collisions.
It supplements the action of the force-limitingseat belts (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the airbagsare deployed instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger); immediatelyafter the impact, the airbags deflate rapidlyso that they do not hinder visibility or theexit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact or incer tain roll-over conditions, the airbags
will not be deployed; the seat belt alone is sufficient to provide optimum protection in
th
ese situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during thesame or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is accompanied by a slight emission of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shor t time.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.
Front airbags


Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or par t of the front impact zone
A,in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
th
e rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steerin
g wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side to cushion their forward movement.
System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Practical information




















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 batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.


Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running. Do not charge the batteries withoutdisconnecting the terminals first. Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system or an automatic gearbox.


It is advisable to disconnect the 12 Vbattery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the 12 V battery.Close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of thebattery
Following reconnection of the 12 V battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before
starting to permit initialisation of the electronic
systems. However, if problems remain following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the panoramic sunroof blind,
- the GPS satellite navigation system.









Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of cer tainfunctions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivatedautomatically as soon as conditions permit.