2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual

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Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
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Left-hand direction indicator


flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.



Right-handdirection indicator flashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.



Sidelamps

fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.


Dipped beamheadlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.


Main beam headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Ready
fixed. The vehicle is ready to move off; you can press the accelerator. It comes on once high voltage is established in the
vehicle.


Rear foglamps

fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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StateCauseAction/Observations


Diesel engine pre-heatingfixed. The START/STOPswitch has been
pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined bythe ambient conditions (up to about thir ty seconds in extreme
conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and then on,
wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.


Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp,keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to the "Driving"section.

Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function
(according to country) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop if automatic application/release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using theemergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.



Foot on thebrake pedalfixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. Press the brake pedal to star t the hybrid system (lever in position N).
If you wish to release the parking brake without pressing thebrake pedal, this warning lamp will remain on.
flashin
g. If you hold the vehicle on an incline using the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parkin
g brake.

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Automatic wiping

fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the controlstalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.



Passenger's airbag system fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lampsdisplay.The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in the "ON"position. The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a "rear facing" child seat. M
ove the control switch to the "OFF"
position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.

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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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Warning lamps
With the hybrid system active or when the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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STOP

fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
b
y an audible signal
and a message in thescreen. It is associated with a punctured
wheel, the brakin
g system, the power steering, the engine oil pressure,
the engine coolant temperature, thehybrid system or a major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the en
gine maycut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Serviceon temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on
the screen, such as, for example:
- the h
ybrid system,
- the closin
g of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the screen and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
(PEF: par ticle emissions filter,Diesel)
fixed, associated
temporarily with a message on the risk of
FEP filter blockage.Thi
s indicates the start of saturation
of the par ticle emissions filter. As soon as traffic conditions permit, regenerate the
filter by by driving at a speed of of least 36 mph(60 km/h) until the ser vice warning lamp goes off.
fix
ed.This indicates the low level of theDiesel additive reservoir. Have it topped up as soon as possible by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Electric parking brake

flashing.The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Electric parking brake fault

fixed. Alone, the electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.


Braking

fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warninglamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake

fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.


Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started. If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Low fuel levelfixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 7 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
g out of
fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.


Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
dela
y.