2013 Peugeot 508 RXH stop start

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Visibility
An audible signal when a front door is opened warns the driver that the vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with theignition off and in manual lighting mode. In this case, switching off the lighting stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes into "ECO" mode to avoid discharging the battery.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer tain
countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other road users.
Daytime running lamps

This function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations, by illumination of the dippedbeam headlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps.

- for other countries where it is provided, by
the use of dedicated lamps.

This function can be activatedor deactivated via the vehicleconfiguration menu.



The lighting goes off when you switchoff the ignition, but you can always switch it on again using the lighting control stalk.
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f
unction that can be set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is started.Depending on the destination country, they are used for:
- daytime running lamps *
in day mode andsidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),
or
- sidelamps in day and night mode.
Where LED lamps are fitted, the filament bulbs
for the da
ytime running lamps / sidelamps in
the front lamp units are not used.

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Practical information

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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Alphabetical index
Screen-wash reser voir..................................225Screen menu map.........................................283Screenwash, front ......................................... 157Screenwash fluid level..........................157,225Seat adjustment..............................................92Seat belts...............................................177-179Seats, rear.......................................................r96Serial number, vehicle ..................................234Ser vice indicator.............................................r63Service warning light ......................................56Servicing .........................................................40Setting the clock .............................................69Short-cut menus...........................................244Sidelamps............146, 149,150, 196,199,200Side repeater.................................................199Ski flap..........................................................103Snow chain ............................................195, 234Spare wheel ..................................................190Speed limiter.........................................r137, 138Speedometer............................................r32, 49Spotlamps, side ....................................153, 199Start.........................................................25, 208Starting the engine..............................28, 29,35Starting the vehicle.................................25,130Steering mounted controls,audio...........................................................242Stopping the vehicle.........................25,28,130Stop & Start....113,116,120, 207, 221-224,227Storage..........................................101,102,104Storage wells................................................. 104Storing driving positions.................................93Stowing rings................................................104Switching off the engine...........................28, 29Switch off........................................................f25Synchronising the remotecontrol .....................................................77,78Synthesiser, voice.........................................256System, navigation ........................................246
Table of weights ............................................232Ta b l e s of engines..................................230-232Tables of fuses..............................................203Te c hnical data.......................................230-232Te l e p h o ne............................................262, 264Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt......................................61Temperature control for heated seats............94Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit...............................184Third brake lamp ...........................................202TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................259To o l s..............................................................190To w b a r...........................................................r215Towed loads..................................................232To w i ng another vehicle...................48, 212, 214Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR) ......................54, 58, 174Traffic information (TA) .........................260, 274Traffic information (TMC)......................259,260Tr a i l e r............................................................r215Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r66, 68Tyre pressures..............................................234Tyres................................................................40
Unlocking..................................................70,71Unlocking the boot..........................................73Update risk areas..........................................250Updating the date............................................69Updating the time ............................................69USB (Peugeot Connect)...............................103
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Warning lamps ....................................52, 55,57Warning triangle ............................................107Wash-wipe, rear............................................r157Washing (advice).............................................47Weights.........................................................232Welcome function...........................................93Welcome lighting...........................................153Wiper, rear.....................................................r157Wiper control stalk .................................156-158Wipers .............................................53, 156, 158
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Vehicle identification.....................................234Ventilation...............................45, 105, 110,111
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Xenon headlamps.........................................196
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