2013 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual

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12 V battery
The presence of this label indicates the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification, for which the involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop is requiredwhen replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of the battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
) open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch,)
remove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal,) if necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove
the battery.
Access to the battery
Before doing any work on your vehicle, switch off the ignition ( Readylamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine. Y
our vehicle is fitted with a conventional 12 V
battery, located under the bonnet, in addition
to the high voltage battery used by the hybridsystem.
In cer tain conditions, if the 12 V battery is
too discharged to activate the hybrid system,
recharging from another conventional 12 V
battery is possible.
Do not carry out this recharge if the Readylamp is on.
Procedure for star tin
g the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
)
Raise the locking tab D
fully to release thecable terminal clamp E.



Disconnecting the (+) cable

Reconnectin
g the (+) cable
)
Position the open clamp E
of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery. ) Press ver tically on the clamp E
to position
it correctly on the battery.) Lock the clamp by spreading thepositioning lug and then lowering the tab D.

Do not apply excessive force on the tab as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned correctly; star tthe procedure again.

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Starting using another
battery
)Remove the plastic cover from the (+)
terminal, if your vehicle has one. )Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).)Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point Con the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).)Star t the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a fewminutes.

First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacityat least equal to that of the discharged battery. Do not try to star t the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running. When
your vehicle's battery is discharged, theengine can be star ted using a slave battery(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead cables.
) Operate the star ter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
If the engine does not star t straight away, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) Wait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
r
everse order.
) Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.

Do not disconnect the cables tooquickly; leave them connected for a fewminutes (until the engine returns to idle) other wise there is a risk that the battery would be under-charged, with the need then to repeat the operation.
Starting the vehicle when the battery is flat must be done with the electronickey inside the vehicle, the driver's door closed and the driver's seat belt buckled.

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Following reconnection of the battery

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.However, if problems remain following this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):


- the remote control key,

- the electric blind(s),

- ...









Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery. Protect your eyes and face beforehandling the battery. All operations on the battery must be carried out in a well ventilated area and away from naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion or fire. Do not try to charge a frozen battery; the battery must first be thawed out toavoid the risk of explosion. If the battery has been frozen, before charging haveit checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop who will check thatthe internal components have not been damaged and the casing is not cracked, which could cause a leak of toxic andcorrosive acid.
Do not push the vehicle to star t theengine.


It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection point. Do not attempt to charge the high voltage battery.

After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).










Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.)Connect the battery starting with thenegative terminal (-).)Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.

Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger. Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first. Wash your hands afterwards.

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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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Recovering the vehicle on a fl at-bed






From the front Access to the tools
The towing eye is located behind the rear seats. )For access to it, fold the 2/3 par t of the rear seats.
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom to disengage the securing lugs. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing system. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

Always recover the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.Never tow the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground (or the front or rear wheels only), you risk damaging the transmission. Place the gear selector in position Nand switch off the engine (Readylampoff).)
Place the gear selector in neutral - position N
.
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain braking components and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted. Procedure for havin
g your vehicle recovered on a flat bed lorry or trailer.

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From the rear
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bylevering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.
)Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing system. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any braking or steering assistance.

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Vehicle recovery
Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and put the gear selector toposition N
, then switch off the hybrid system.
If necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, it can be moved a few dozen metres at a speed not exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h).
Th
e front or rear wheels must not be on theground, use a flat-bed lorry or trailer to recover
the vehicle.
Use the towing eyes only to pull a vehicle out or
to pull it onto a flat-bed.