2014 Peugeot 508 RXH coolant temperature

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Instrument panel
1. energy consumption / generation indicator (power available as a percentage)
F

or more information refer to the "Hybrid
system" section.
2.
R

eady lamp.
I

ndicates that the vehicle is ready to drive.
3.


e
n
gine oil temperature gauge.
4.
F

uel gauge.
5.


e
ng
ine coolant temperature gauge.
6.
Spe

edometer (mph or km/h).
7.
C

ruise control or speed limiter settings. A. M
ain lighting dimmer.
B. D isplay of alert log.
R

ecall of the service information.
C.
R

eset the trip distance recorder.
8.
ge ar lever position and gear for an
electronic gearbox.
9.
D

isplay zone: hybrid flow, alert messages
or state of functions, trip computer.
10.


t
r
ip distance recorder (miles or km).
11.
Aut

omatic wipers
S

ervice indicator
(

miles or km) then,
t

otal distance recorder.


t
h
ese two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
Dials and screens Control buttons
1
Monitoring

46
Warning lamps
With the hybrid system active or when the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning


/ indicator lamp State Cause Action


/ Observations
STOP fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in
the


screen.Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering,
engine oil pressure, engine coolant
temperature or hybrid system or to a
major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Monitoring

52
Coolant temperature gauge
With the hybrid system active:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B, the temperature is too high; the
central STOP warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t

op up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op up the level to the "MA X" mark.
On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C, the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.
Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).
Monitoring

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
Refer to the "
te

chnical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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Practical information

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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
ta

ke used oil to a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
Changing the coolant
the coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
to a

void any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by
two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level.
to

p up the reservoir when you next stop the
vehicle.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades. In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
Checks

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Accessories .................................................. 224
Accessory position ......................................... 17
Accessory socket, 12 volt
.........................96, 98
Adaptive lighting


...................................... 42, 148
Additional lamps ............................................ 151
Adjusting headlamps


.................................... 150
Adjusting head restraints


................................89
Adjusting seat belt height
............................. 18

1
Adjusting the steering wheel


..........................95
Airbags


.................................................... 51, 18 3
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 18

5, 18 6
Airbags, front ......................................... 183, 18 6
Airbags, lateral


...................................... 185, 18 6
Air conditioning


............................................... 30
Air conditioning, dual-zone
................... 10

5, 10 6
Air conditioning, quad-zone


..........................109
Air filter
.......................................................... 233
Air flow

..............................
............................104
Air vents


........................................................ 104
Alarm


............................................................... 75
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................17 7
Anti-theft


......................................................... 17
Armrest


............................................................ 96
Armrest, rear
................................................... 97
A

ssistance call

.............................. 173, 241, 242
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 17

7
Audible warning


............................................ 173
Audio cable


................................................... 264
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
................ 26

0, 263
Automatic illumination of headlamps


....143, 147
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................

............................172
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............

.................................. 152, 15 4
Auxiliary socket


.............................. 98, 260, 264Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

............84
CD


.................................................................260
CD MP3
.........................................................260
Central locking


..........................................6 6, 71
Changing a bulb


....................................19 9 -20 4
Changing a fuse


....................................205-208
Changing a wheel


..................................193 -197
Changing a wiper blade


........................15 5 , 217
Changing the date


...........................................64
Changing the remote control battery


........72, 73
Changing the time


...........................................64
Checking levels
..................................... 23

0-232
Checking the engine oil level


..................56, 228
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
........192
Checks
...............

...................................2 27-2 3 5
Child lock
...............................

........................171
Children
...............................

...15 8 -171, 182, 18 4
Child seats

..............................
.....................15 8
Child seats, conventional


......................16 4, 165
Child seats, ISOFIX

..............................16

6 -169Closing the boot
..............................................79
Closing the doors
......................................68, 69
Cold climate screen
......................................223
Colour screen
...............................

.........246, 247
Connectors, audio
.......................... 9

8, 260, 264
Coolant level


...........................................52, 232
Coolant temperature indicator
........................ 52
C

ourtesy lamps .............................................15 6
Cruise control
........................................ 13

4, 137
Cup holder

...............................
........................96
Date (setting)
...............................

....................64
Daytime running lamps


.........................145, 19 9
Deactivating the passenger airbag


...............183
Deadlocking


....................................................70
Demisting / defrosting


.............................9 3 , 114
Diesel


..................................................25, 29, 43
Diesel additive level


......................................232
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp


............43
Dimensions


...................................................239
Dipped beam
........................... 4

2, 142, 199, 200
Dipstick
................

...................................56, 230
Direction indicators


...............146, 172, 199, 202
Driving economically ...................................... 30
Driving positions (memorising)


.......................88
DSC / ASR deactivation
................................179
Dynamic stability control (DSC)


......................................45, 49, 177, 179
A
C
B
D
Battery ............. 5, 12, 33 -35, 100, 209 -212, 233
Battery, charging ........................................... 2 11
Battery, remote control
.............................. 7

2 -74
Blind spot sensors


........................................ 131
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.................................. 3

02
Bluetooth (telephone)


.................................... 302
Boot


........................................................... 79 - 81
Boot (unlocking)
.............................................. 68
B

rake discs
........................................... 23

4, 235
Brake lamps
...............................

...................202
Brake pads


.................................................... 235
Braking assistance system

...........................17

7
Braking system warning lamp
......................... 48
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