2012 Peugeot 508 RXH side light

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Visibility
When the dipped or main beam headlamps are on, this function enables the light beams toprovide improved lighting of the side of the road
when cornering.
The use of this function, associated with the
xenon headlamps only, considerably improves
the quality of your lighting when cornering.








Main directional lighting
with directional lighting
without directional lighting


Programming


Operating fault

The function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration
menu (in the instrument panel screen).
When stationary or moving at very low speed or when reverse gear isengaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains in the memory when the ignition is switched off. I
f a fault occurs, this warning lamp flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Visibility








Interior mood lighting The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, interior mood light emitting diodes - LEDs(courtesy lamp, doors) come on automatically
when the sidelamps are switched on.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are switchedoff.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting the
instrument panel lighting dimmer button to the lowest setting.

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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 bulb
Front lamps
Model with xenon and directional headlamps
1.Direction indicators (light emitting diodes - LEDs).2.Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).3.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (light
emitting diodes - LEDs).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Dipped and main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (light
emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PY21-21W).
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care toobserve their correct installation so as to ensure the best lighting performance.

In some weather conditions (e.g. lowtemperature or humidity), the presenceof misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lampshave been on for a few minutes.
Before doing any work on your vehicle,switch off the ignition ( Ready
lamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.

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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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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.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.