2014 Peugeot 508 RXH Owner's Manual

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Starting - stopping the engine
Before startingStarting the HYbrid4
system
- Press the brake pedal.
-
M ake a single short press (about
one
second) on the START/STOP button
or turn the key fully towards the dashboard
to position 3 (Starting).
-
t
h
e steering column unlocks (noise and
noticeable movement).
-
P
lace the gear selector in position N
.
-
I
f the vehicle has Keyless
en
try and
Starting, simply having the key inside the
vehicle is sufficient.
-

O

ther wise, it is necessary to place the key
in the ignition switch.
-

I

f the Diesel preheater indicator lamp is on
(ambient temperature below zero) wait until
it goes off before starting. -

K
eep your foot on the brake pedal until the
HYbrid4 system starts up (the instrument
panel and the Ready lamp come on,
confirmed by an audible signal).
th
e hybrid system determines whether it is
necessary to start the Diesel engine.
.
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- Before switching off the HYbrid4 system, place the gear selector in position N .
-

M
ake a short press on the START/STOP
button or turn the key fully off to
position


1 (Stop) then remove the key from
the ignition switch.
-
t
h
e system shuts down and the steering
column locks.
Switching the HYbrid4 system off
For more information, refer to the
"un derbonnet precautions / warnings"
section.
When stationary, ensure that the ignition is
switched off and check that the Ready lamp
is off when you want to leave the vehicle,
other wise the hybrid system will still be active.When your vehicle moves off in
electric mode, it makes no noise. Be
ver y careful of pedestrians as they
will not hear you coming.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Ignition on without starting
the engine
(accessory position)
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th
is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer as soon as possible.
tu

rn the key towards the dashboard to the
intermediate position or with the Keyless
e
n

try
and Starting key inside the vehicle, press the
"S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button, with no action on the
pedal.
t
h

is switches on the ignition and so
activates the ancillary equipment.
F

P

ress the "S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
If you use the accessories position
for too long, the system automatically
changes to economy mode to avoid
discharging the battery.
.
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Emergency starting with the
electronic key
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and your vehicle does not start after
pressing the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button:
F

O
pen the housing below the "S
tA
R
t/
St

OP " button.
F

I
nsert the electronic key in the location A .
F

P
ress the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button.
Emergency switch-off using the
electronic key
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched of without conditions. to d o
this, press and hold the "S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P" button
for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when you request switching
off the engine, a message appears in the
instrument panel.
F

P
ress and hold the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button
for about 3 seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note that restarting
will not be possible without the key).
Electronic key not recognised by
the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off of the hybrid
system, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
Once the engine has started, you can
remove the electronic key and close the
housing. F

P
ress and hold the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button
for about 3 seconds if you want to force
switching off of the hybrid system (note that
restarting will not be possible without the
electronic key in the recognition zone).
th

e electronic key must always remain
inside the vehicle while in use.
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Ready lamp
With the gear selector in position N, press the
brake pedal and start the hybrid system.
th

is lamp comes on when the vehicle is ready
to move off ("Auto" mode is on by default) and
so the driver can press the accelerator.
th

is lamp comes on more or less instantly
but may take a few seconds in some cases
(in particular, the time needed for pre-heating
the Diesel engine in cold weather or in energy
economy mode, for example, ...).
HYbrid4 mode selector
"AutO" mode, for everyday use and optimised
fuel consumption.
"Z
eV

" mode, to force electric running. "SPORt" m
ode, to make use of the maximum
performance of the vehicle.
"4WD" mode, to force the vehicle into 4x4 mode.
When stationary, switch off the hybrid
system and check that the Ready


lamp
is off when you leave the vehicle,
otherwise the hybrid system will remain
active.
us
ing the selector, the driver can choose one of the four drive modes for the vehicle.
tu

rn the dial to the right or left; the mode selected is confirmed by illumination of the corresponding
i n d i c a t o r.
For more information, refer to the
"
un

derbonnet precautions / warnings"
section.
.
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"AUTO" mode
It automatically manages the operation of the
Diesel engine and the electric motor, according
to vehicle parameters, traffic conditions and
driving style so as to optimise the vehicle's
fuel consumption.
th

is mode activates "zero emissions"
electric running when the conditions allow.
In "A
u

t
O
" mode, the electric motor :
-

c
an power the vehicle on its own in "zero
emissions" electric running, depending
on the state of charge of the battery, if the
conditions specific to the vehicle are met
and if acceleration is moderate,
-

s
upplements the Diesel engine when
moving off and changing gear, during
acceleration and when traction from the
front wheels is inadequate (it automatically
adds 4 wheel drive ),
-
C

an be active alone up to 53 mph (85 km/h).
I

t is no longer active above 75 mph (120 km/h).
"ZEV" mode
(all electric)
"Zero emissions vehicle" operation is assured
100 % by electric drive.
th
is mode forces silent running at moderate
speeds. If the conditions do not allow this mode,
the message "electric mode is not currently
available" appears in the screen.
t
h
e Z
eV
w

arning lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off and the selector comes on in "A
u

t
O
".
In "Z
eV

" mode:
-

R
ange and acceleration capacity are
limited.
t
h
e maximum speed is around
36 mph (60 km/h).
-
u
n
der high load or a priority requirement
causing the start of the Diesel engine, the
system changes automatically to A
u

t
O
m

ode.us
e in preference
for everyday driving
and optimised fuel consumption.
Activated automatically when starting
the HYbrid4 system.
For more information on the factors
for automatic restarting of the
Diesel engine and when there is NO
access to "Z
eV

" mode", refer to the
corresponding section.
It can be activated when the
required conditions are met,
particularly if the state of
charge of high voltage battery is
sufficient (from 4 bars).
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"SPORT" mode
(Diesel and
electric)
this mode allows more dynamic driving by
providing additional performance.
Vehicle acceleration and pick-up are
maximised by using the capacity of the electric
motor, supplementing the power of the Diesel
engine.
th

is mode manages the response of the
accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the use
of the electric motor.
In "SPOR
t" m

ode:
-
t
h
e electric motor can be used up to
75 mph (120 km/h).
"4WD" mode*
(Diesel and
electric)
this mode provides additional traction ** at
low speed by driving all 4 wheels of the vehicle
continuously: the Diesel engine (front wheel
drive) and the electric motor (rear wheel drive)
operate simultaneously and permanently.
th

eir coupling is managed electronically to
optimise traction when grip is poor.
In 4WD mode:
-

P
ower for the electric motor is provided, if
necessary, by the alternator-starter motor
of the front engine.
t
h
e Diesel engine
operates continuously.
-
t
h
e additional traction from the electric
motor is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).th is mode should be used on snow
covered roads or difficult ground
(mud, sand, ...).
In this mode, in severe conditions
and if the circumstances allow, it is
recommended that you accelerate
strongly to facilitate moving off and
reduce the risk of getting stuck.
th

e addition of "4WD" traction is
available whatever:
-

t
he state of charge of the traction
battery,
-

t
he altitude.
Be aware of the ground clearance of
your vehicle: around 184 mm (with the
vehicle in working order: driver only and
the fuel tank full) in ideal conditions.
th

is value will vary with vehicle load,
the nature of the ground sur face and
the surroundings.
If the driver considers that the vehicle
can traverse an obstacle, they assume
entire responsibility for this.
* "4WD": 4 Wheel Drive.
**
t
h
is mode will be even more effective if tyres
more suitable for the conditions are fitted
("winter" tyres in particular). When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, drive at walking pace.
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energy consumption / generation indicator
the indicator dial provides real time information
on the total power used, combining electric and
Diesel.
It comprises three main zones.
CHARGE zone
Zone which indicates that the vehicle is
in electrical energy recovery phase: on
deceleration, braking (partially or particularly
with your foot off the accelerator, to use
in preference as this gives better energy
rec over y).
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is allows the high voltage battery to be
recharged using "free" energy which can then
be reused for future energy requirements.
POWER zone
Zone which indicates an increased cumulative
power demand from your hybrid vehicle,
taking account of the combined power available
from the Diesel engine and the electric motor.
Zone which indicates that the vehicle is
optimising its energy consumption , electric,
Diesel or a combination of both.
th

is zone corresponds to phases of electric
running as well as to phases of optimum use of
the Diesel engine, which are easily accessible
with a suitable driving style (smooth
"eco-citizen" driving).ECO zone
Hybrid system