2012 Peugeot 508 RXH coolant temperature

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Instruments and controls








Instrument panel
1.
Energy consumption/generation indicator (power available as a percentage) For more information refer to the "Hybrid system" section. 2.Ready lamp.
Indicates that the vehicle is ready to drive. 3.Engine oil temperature gauge. 4. Fuel gauge.
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge.
6.Speedometer (mph or km/h).
7. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
A.Main lighting dimmer. B.
Display of aler t log.
Recall of the service information.
C. Reset the trip distance recorder.

8. Gear lever position and gear for anelectronic gear control gearbox.
9. Display zone: hybrid flow, alert messages
or state of functions, trip computer.
10.Trip distance recorder (miles or km). 11.Automatic wipersSer vice indicator (miles or km) then,
total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayedsuccessively when switching on
the ignition.

Dials and screens
Control buttons

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Instruments and controls
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.
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



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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Instruments and controls
Coolant temperature gauge
With the hybrid system active:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B, the temperature is too high; the central STOP
warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the instrument panel screen.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off theengine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After drivin
g for a few minutes, the temperatureand pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
) wait for the engine to cool, )
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
) when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,) top up the level to the "MA X" mark.


On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C
, the temperature is correct.
With the needle in zone D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.


Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns whentopping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicatedon the reservoir).

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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.
)
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
Coolant level
The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated by the fan. This can operate with the ignition off.
On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle
emission filter, the fan may operate after the vehicle has been switched off, even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off
the engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid

In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level is indicated by an audible signal anda message in the instrument panelscreen.
Top up the reser voir when you next stop the
vehicle.

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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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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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