2012 Peugeot 508 RXH brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations


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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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engine
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Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump.11.
Bleed screw.






Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the ignition (Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.

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Checking levels






Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes. It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). PEUGEOTrecommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engineand emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.


Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT4 standard.

Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level shouldbe close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to check the level. If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).

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6-speed electronic gear
control gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
th
e brake fluid level indicates that the brakepads are worn.
Brake pads
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The star t of saturation of the par ticle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.If the warning lamp stays on, thisindicates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first par ticle filter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,which is perfectly normal.Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle,you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.

The 100 % electric mode is not
available during regeneration of thepar ticle emissions filter.

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Alphabetical index
Labels, identification.....................................228Lamps, warning and indicator.............r46,50, 51LED daytime running lamps..........................144
Level, brake fluid ...........................................218Level, headlamp wash.......................... 152, 219Level, power steering fluid............................218Levels and checks..................................217-220Lighting, guide-me home......................145, 146Lighting, interior....................................r155,156Lighting bulbs (replacement)........190,194, 196Lighting control stalk.............................141,145Lighting on reminder.....................................r143Loading....................................................37, 211Load reduction mode....................................203Load space cover..........................................r100Locating your vehicle......................................70Long objects, transpor ting..............................97Luggage retaining strap..................................98
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Main beam .....................................141, 190-193Maintenance....................................................37Map reading lamps.......................................155Markings, identification.................................228Massage function...........................................89Mat..................................................................96Mini fuel level ..................................................83Mirror, rear view..............................................94Mirrors, door..............................................r92, 93Motorised boot..........................................79, 80Motorway function (direction indicators).......167Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................163Music media players .....................................270
Navigation.............................................239, 240Number plate lamps......................................196
Oil filter..........................................................r221Oil level....................................................61, 218Opening the boot................................65, 67, 78Opening the doors..........................................65Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............82Operation indicator lamps............46,48, 50,53
Radio.....................................................267, 268Ready..............................................................29Ready lamp...............................................29, 83Rear foglamp .................................................194Rear screen (demisting)..........................92, 116Recharging the battery .................................201Reduction of electrical load ..........................203Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r222Reinitialising the remote control...............71, 72Remote control.............................65, 66,68, 73Removable screen (snow shield) ..................209Removing a wheel ........................................186Removing the mat...........................................96Repair kit, puncture.......................................179Replacing bulbs ............................190, 194, 196Replacing fuses............................................197Replacing the air filter...................................r221Replacing the oil filter...................................r221Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r221Replacing wiper blades .........................154, 205Reset history.............................................39, 63Resetting the service indicator.......................r60Reversing lamp.............................................194Roof bars.......................................................211Roof blind........................................................82Routine checks.....................................221-223Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................216
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Paint colour code ..........................................228Panoramic glass sunroof................................f82Parking brake ................................121, 222, 223Parking brake, electric .................................. 118Parking lamps...............................................145Parking sensors, front...................................138Parking sensors, rear....................................r137Parking space sensor ..................................139Particle emission filter.........................r220,222Passenger compartment filter......................r221Peugeot Connect ASSISTANCE..................230Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) ..............233Peugeot Connect SOS .................................230Port, USB........................................................97Power..............................................................r32Priming the fuel system................................216Programmable heating (Webasto)................117Protecting children .........157,161,163-165, 175Puncture ........................................................179
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Safety for children .................................161, 166
Screen, colour and mapping .................237,278
Screen, instrument panel ..........................46, 62
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Screen-wash reservoir..................................219Screen menu map.........................................278Screenwash, front .........................................152Screenwash fluid level..........................152, 219Seat adjustment..............................................86Seat belts...............................................172-174Seats, rear.......................................................r90Serial number, vehicle..................................228Ser vice indicator.............................................r59Ser vice warning light ......................................52Servicing.........................................................37Setting the clock ...........................................277Short-cut menus...........................................238Sidelamps .............141,144, 145,190,193, 194Side repeater.................................................193Ski flap............................................................97Snow chain....................................................228Spare wheel ..................................................185Speed limiter.........................................r132, 133Speedometer............................................r32,45Spotlamps, side....................................148, 193Start.................................................................25Starting the engine....................................28, 29Starting the vehicle .................................25, 125Steering mounted controls, audio .................236Stopping the vehicle.........................25,28, 125Stop & Start.................................. 109,112, 116,
201, 215-218, 221Storage...............................................95, 96,98Storage wells...................................................98Storing driving positions .................................87Stowing rings..................................................98Switching off the engine...........................28, 29Switch off........................................................f25Synchronising the remote control.............71,72Synthesiser, voice.........................................251System, navigation ........................................240
Table of weights ............................................226Tables of engines..................................224-226Ta bles of fuses..............................................197Te c hnical data.......................................224-226Telephone.............................................257,259Temperature, coolant......................................57Temperature control for heated seats ............88Temporary tyre repair kit...............................179Third brake lamp ...........................................196TMC (Tr affic info) ..........................................254To o l s..............................................................185To w b a r...........................................................r209Towed loads..................................................226Towing another vehicle..................44,206,208Traction control (ASR)............................54,169Traffic information (TA) ........................255, 269Traffic information (TMC) ......................254, 255Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r62,64Tyre pressures ..............................................228Tyres................................................................37
Unlocking........................................................65Unlocking the boot..........................................67Updating the date..........................................277Updating the time..........................................277USB (Peugeot Connect) .................................97
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Xenon headlamps .........................................190
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Warning lamps .................................... 48,51, 53Warning triangle............................................101Wash-wipe, rear............................................r152Weights.........................................................226Welcome function...........................................87Welcome lighting...........................................148Wiper, rear.....................................................r152Wiper control stalk .................................151-153Wipers ............................................. 49,151,153
Vehicle identification .....................................228Ventilation ............................17, 42, 99, 104-106
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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data
Identification markings 228 Dimensions 227

Running out of fuel, Diesel 216
Checking levels 218-220- oil - brake fluid - power steering fluid - coolant- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid Checking components 221-223- 12 V battery - air filter - passenger compartment filter - oil filter - electric parking brake- brake pads/discs

Changing bulbs 190 -196- front- rear


Opening the bonnet 215 Under the bonnet, Diesel 217 Electric motor, Battery 224 Diesel engine 225


12V bat tery 201-203
Load reduction, economy mode 203, 204
Engine compar tment fuses 197, 200
Diesel weights 226
High voltage cables 41, 43