2012 Peugeot 508 RXH brakes

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Driving

Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
lever in position Nand then you muststop the hybrid system by switching off the ignition (Ready
lamp off).
If the gear lever is not in position Nonstarting, N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.Foot on brake
flashes on theinstrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in theinstrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on starting.


For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral R Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.



Moving off
)
Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal down fully.)
Star t the hybrid system.
N
appears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select a gear (position M
or A) or reverse A(position R
).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
Aand 1
or Rappear in the instrument panel screen.


Automatic mode
)After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
A
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the par t of thedriver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the:


- st
yle of driving,

- profile of the road.


When the engine is idling with thebrakes off, if position R, Aor M
is selected, the vehicle will move off
on its own without any action on theaccelerator.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporatingthe following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the d
ynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESP)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake
force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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Practical information
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.

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Checks





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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287 Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................169Accessories ............................................27, 212Accessory position..........................................27Accessory socket, 12 volt...............................95Adjusting headlamps ....................................149Adjusting head restraints................................88Adjusting seat belt height..............................173Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................94Airbags ............................................................56Airbags, curtain.....................................177,178Airbags, front.........................................175,178Airbags, lateral......................................177,178Air conditioning.......................................37, 107Air conditioning,digital.....................17, 105, 106, 108,111, 116Air conditioning, manual.................17,105, 106Air conditioning, quad-zone ...........111, 114, 116Air filter..........................................................r221Air flow............................................................37Air vents ........................................................104Alarm ...............................................................74Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................169Anti-theft..........................................................27Armrest............................................................95Armrest, rear...................................................r96ASR...............................................................169Assistance, emergency braking...................169Assistance call ......................................168,230Audible warning ............................................ 168Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........................274Automatic illumination
of headlamps ......................................142, 146Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps............................167Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ..............................151,153
Capacity, fuel tank..........................................83Central locking................................................68Changing a bulb............................190, 194, 196Changing a fuse............................................197Changing a wheel.........................................185Changing a wiper blade........................154, 205Changing the date .........................................277Changing the remote control battery........71, 72Changing the time.........................................277Checking levels.....................................218-220Checking the engine oil level..........................61Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........179Checks...........................................217, 221-223Children .........................................161,164, 165Child seats ...........................................157,162Child seats, conventional ...................... 160,161Closing the boot ..............................................78Closing the doors............................................68Connectors, audio...........................................97Coolant level...........................................57, 219Coolant temperature indicator........................r57
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Courtesy lamps .............................................155Cruise control........................................132,135Cup holder.......................................................r95
Backup switching off.......................................f28Battery....................... 4, 22,40-42,99, 201, 221Battery, charging ........................................... 201Battery, remote control..............................71-73Bluetooth (hands-free)..................................257Bluetooth (telephone)....................................257Boot...........................................................78-80Boot (opening).................................................67Brake discs ...........................................222, 223Brake lamps ..................................................194Brake pads ...........................................222, 223Brakes .................................................. 222, 223
Date (setting).................................................277Daytime running lamps.........144,190,191, 193Deactivating ESP..........................................171Deactivating the passenger airbag...............175Deadlocking....................................................69Defrosting ................................................92, 116Diesel .................................................35,36,48Diesel additive level ......................................220Dimensions...................................................227Dipped beam..................................141,190-192Dipstick....................................................61, 218Directional lighting........................................150Direction indicators .......145, 167,190,193, 194Driving positions (memorising) .......................87Dynamic emergency braking ........................118Dynamic stability control (DSC)......54,169,171
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)..........169EBFD.............................................................169Eco-driving .....................................................37Economical driving .........................................37Economy mode.............................................204Eco off.............................................................f36Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ...169
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