2013 Peugeot 508 RXH Wiper

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Wiper controls
Various automatic wiper control modes are also available according to the following options:
- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.


Manual controls

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver. The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibilityprogressively according to the climaticconditions.

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed:



Model with manual wiping(intermittent)



Model with AUTO wiping



fast (heavy rain),
normal
(moderate rain),
intermittent
(proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,
sin
gle wipe (press down and release),
automatic (press down andrelease),
single wipe (pull the stalk
briefly towards you).

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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate theautomatic rear wiper via the instrumentpanel screen configuration menu. Rear wiper selection rin
g:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe
(set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Th
e function is activated or
deactivated via the instrument panel
screen confi
guration menu.
This function is activated by default.

Programming
)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on .

Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Screenwash/headlamp wash level low
In the case of vehicles fittedwith headlamp washers,
when the fluid reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition isswitched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until
the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash / headlamp
wash reservoir.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wi
pers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without an
y action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalkdownwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed. Brie
fly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place thecontrol stalk in another position (Int,
1 or 2).

Switching off


The automatic rain sensitive windscreenwipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if the ignition has been off for more than oneminute. This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rainsensitive wipers.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Special position of the
w
indscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreenwiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it isadvisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.


)
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the blades ver tically on the screen.) To park the blades again, switch on theignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Practical information
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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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the loadreduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.
S
ystem which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a maximumcombined duration of about forty minutes.






Energy economy mode


Switching to economy mode

A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the activefunctions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automaticallynext time the vehicle is driven.)In order to restore the use of these functions immediately, star t the engine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use
the equipment for approximately
five minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximatel
y thirtyminutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified toensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restar t theengine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from star ting (refer to the "Battery" section).
In this energy economy mode and whenstarting up the hybrid system, it maytake a few seconds before the Readylamp comes on.

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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wi
per blade
) Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.

Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
) Switch on the ignition.)
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.

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Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................174Accessories ............................................27,218Accessory position.......................................... 27Accessory socket, 12 volt.............................101Adaptive lighting..............................................51Adjusting headlamps....................................154Adjusting head restraints................................94Adjusting seat belt height ..............................178Adjusting the steering wheel.........................100Airbags ............................................................60Airbags, cur tain .....................................182, 183Airbags, front......................................... 180, 183Airbags, lateral......................................182, 183Air conditioning...............................................40Air conditioning,
digital...................................111, 112,115, 120Air conditioning, manual ...............................111Air conditioning, quad-zone ..........115,118, 120Air filter..........................................................r227Air flow............................................................ 40Air vents ........................................................ 110Alarm...............................................................80Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................174Anti-theft..........................................................27Armrest..........................................................101Armrest, rear.................................................r102ASR ...............................................................174Assistance, emergency braking...................174Assistance call ......................................173, 236Audible warning ............................................ 173Audio streaming (Bluetooth)..................................................279Automatic illumination
of headlamps.......................................147,151Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps............................172Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ..............................156,158
Capacity, fuel tank..........................................89Central locking................................................74Changing a bulb...........................196,200, 202Changing a fuse ............................................203Changing a wheel.........................................190Changing a wiper blade........................159, 211Changing the date ...........................................69Changing the remote control battery ........77,78Changing the time...........................................69Checking levels.....................................224-226Checking the engine oil level..........................65Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........184Checks..........................................223, 227-229Children.........................................166,169,170Child seats ...........................................162, 167Child seats, conventional ......................165, 166Closing the boot ..............................................84Closing the doors............................................74Cold climate screen......................................217Connectors, audio.........................................103Coolant level...........................................61,225
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C
Coolant temperature indicator........................r61Courtesy lamps .............................................160Cruise control........................................ 137, 140Cup holder.....................................................r101
Backup starting .............................................208Backup switching off.......................................f28Battery.............4, 22, 43-45, 105, 207-209, 227Battery, charging...................................207,209Battery, remote control..............................77-79Bluetooth (hands-free)..................................262Bluetooth (telephone)....................................262Boot...........................................................84-86Boot (opening).................................................73Brake discs ...........................................228, 229Brake lamps ..................................................200Brake pads ........................................... 228, 229Brakes..................................................228, 229
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Date (setting)...................................................69Daytime running lamps .........149, 196,197, 199Deactivating ESP .......................................... 176Deactivating the passenger airbag...............180Deadlocking....................................................75Defrosting................................................98, 120Diesel..................................................35,39, 52Diesel additive level......................................226Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp .............52Dimensions...................................................233Dipped beam ............................51, 146,196-198Dipstick....................................................65, 224Directional lighting........................................155Direction indicators.......150,172, 196,199,200Driving positions (memorising).......................93Dynamic emergency braking........................123Dynamic stability control(DSC)......................................54, 58, 174, 176
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)..........174EBFD.............................................................174Eco-driving.....................................................40Economical driving .........................................40Economy mode .............................................210Eco off.............................................................f39Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ... 174
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