2014 Peugeot 508 RXH ESP

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Illumination of the lamp indicates the state of
the corresponding function.
Switch panels
electric parking brake.
Opening the boot.
Massage.
Alarm.
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ectric child lock.
Programmable heating warning lamp.
Deactivation of parking sensors.
Inhibition of internal combustion
engine stop.
Head-up display
(on/off, settings).
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Connect SOS
Starting/stopping using the electronic
key.
Blind spot monitoring. Deactivation of the DSC system. Opening the fuel filler flap.
Adaptive lighting
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Over view

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Ready lamp
With the gear selector in position N, press the
brake pedal and start the hybrid system.
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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.
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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
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" 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.
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ing the selector, the driver can choose one of the four drive modes for the vehicle.
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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
"
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derbonnet precautions / warnings"
section.
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Hybrid system

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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.
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is mode activates "zero emissions"
electric running when the conditions allow.
In "A
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" mode, the electric motor :
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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,
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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 ),
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an be active alone up to 53 mph (85 km/h).
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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.
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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.
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e Z
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arning lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off and the selector comes on in "A
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In "Z
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" mode:
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ange and acceleration capacity are
limited.
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e maximum speed is around
36 mph (60 km/h).
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der high load or a priority requirement
causing the start of the Diesel engine, the
system changes automatically to A
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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
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" 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.
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is mode manages the response of the
accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the use
of the electric motor.
In "SPOR
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ode:
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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.
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eir coupling is managed electronically to
optimise traction when grip is poor.
In 4WD mode:
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P
ower for the electric motor is provided, if
necessary, by the alternator-starter motor
of the front engine.
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e Diesel engine
operates continuously.
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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.
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e addition of "4WD" traction is
available whatever:
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t
he state of charge of the traction
battery,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Consumption of your hybrid in the screen
Average consumption over the last 5 minutes.
Resetting the
history
With the hybrid system active, when trip 2
displayed, press the control for 2 seconds to
reset the history to zero.
For more information on the trip computer, refer to the corresponding section. "60 % Hybrid
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e" corresponds to 60 % of the cumulative
running time with the addition of the hybrid system and
40 % of the time with the Diesel engine only (with no
contribution from the hybrid system).
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato rflashing with buzzer.
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e lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicator flashing with buzzer.
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e lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed.
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e lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
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e lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
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e lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Ready
fixed.
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e vehicle is ready to move off; you
can press the accelerator. It comes on once high voltage is established in the
vehicle.
Rear foglamps fixed.
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e rear foglamps are switched on.
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rn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section. Adaptive lighting
fixed.
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e lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you and the button has been
pressed.
Its indicator lamp is on.
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e camera, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dipped
beam, depending on the exterior lighting and the
driving conditions.
Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.
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Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
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e START/STOP switch has
been pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.
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e period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by
the ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in severe winter
conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on, wait
until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed.
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e parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping
your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to the "Parking
brake" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
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e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the vehicle
configuration menu or contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop if automatic application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing.
If you hold the vehicle on a rising
incline using the accelerator for
too long, the clutch overheats.
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e the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.
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