Peugeot 508 Rxh 2012 Owner's Manual

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heading "Personal space".

This personal space offers advice and other useful information for
the care and maintenance of your vehicle.

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latest information available, easily identified by the bookmarks,
associated with this pictogram:

lease note the following point:

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are

ot recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this specific warning.
It is advisable to contact a PEUGEOT dealer to be shown the

ecommended equipment and accessories.

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or your country, you can find your user guide at the following

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t:
the link in "Private customer access",
the language,
the model,
the edition date appropriate for the date of registration of your vehicle.

You will find your user guide, presented in the same way as the paper version.

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WELCOME

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ou for choosing a 508 RXH.

Thank
This handbook has been desi

ou to make the most of your vehicle in all

Therefore, on the first few pa

ind a detailed summary followed by a quick

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appreciation of the vehicle and to help

Each model may only be
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dependin

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erence guide intended to make it easier for

ou to become familiar with your vehicle.

ll of the details specific to your vehicle,

ort, safety, practical information, are then

resented in this handbook, to increase your

the most of it.

the equipment shown in this handbook,

on the trim level, model, version and

pecification for the country in which it is sold.

ned to enable

es, you will

ou

itted with some

Warning:

this symbol marks warnings which it
is essential to observe for your own

afety, for the safety of others or to
void any risk of damaging your vehicle.

Protection of
the environment:

this symbol accompanies advice
relating to protection of the environment.

Information:

this symbol draws your attention to

itional information for better

our vehicle.

Page reference:

this symbol invites you to refer to the

ages which provide details of the

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Contents

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Familiarisation

Hybrid system

Pr

tarting/switching off your vehicle
eady lamp

Ybrid4 m

nergy consumption

eneration indicator 3

Display of hybrid power fl ow

co off
co-driving

onsumption

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voltage battery

e recovery

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Instruments and controls

Instrument panel 4
Indicator and warning lamps 4

es and indicators

Trip computer 6

Access

emote control key 6
Alarm
El

tric windows

Boot

otorised tailgate

uel tank

iesel misfuel prevention

lectric parking brake 1

4

-speed electronic gearbox system
ill start
ead-up display 1

eed limiter 1

ruise control 1
Parking sensors 13
Parking space sensors 1

Comfort

ront seats

irrors

teering wheel adjustment
Interior fi ttings
Boot fi ttings

eating and Ventilation

anual air conditioning 106
ual-zone digital air conditioning 1
uad-zone digital air conditioning 1

r screen demist - defrost 1

rogrammable Heating/Ventilation 1

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Lighting controls 14
LED lamps 14

utomatic illumination of headlamps 14

eadlamp adjustment 14
Directional lighting 1
Wiper controls

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utomatic rain sensitive wipers

ourtesy lamps 1
Interior mood lighting 1

Driving

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Child safety

hild seats 1

ISOFIX child seats 1

hild lock 16

Safety

Direction indicators 16

mergency or assistance call 16
orn 1
SP system 16
eat belts 1
irbags

Practical information

Tem pora ry puncture repair kit 1
Changing a wheel 1
Changing a bulb 1

hanging a fuse 1
12 V battery 2
Energy economy mode 2

hanging a wiper blade 2
Recovering the vehicle 20
Vehicle recovery
Tow ing a trailer

itting roof bars 2

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Checks

pening the bonnet 2
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 21

iesel engine 2
Checking levels 21

hecks 2

Electric motor 2
Diesel engine
Diesel weights
Dimensions 2

dentifi cation markings 22

Audio equipment and telematics

Emergency or assistance 2

BL equipment 2

Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 23

Alphabetical index

Technical data

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Visual search

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Familiarisation

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Presentation of the HYbrid4 system

Thank you for choosing this HYbrid4 vehicle,
whi

h has characteristics that are different from

nventional v

tudy this handbook to learn about the specific

brid functions and for more information, refer

to the "Hybrid

The HYbrid4 technology allows two sources of

nergy to be associated in an effective manner:
the Diesel HDi en
wheels and the electric motor, which drives the

r wheels.

These two motors can operate alternatel

imultaneously, according to the hybrid mode

elected and the driving conditions.
The electric motor alone provides power
the vehicle in "ZEV"

ode, and in "Auto" mode for running at slow

peed and low load. It also assists the Diesel

ngine when moving off, accelerating and

hanging gear.
The batter

echarged during phases of deceleration and

tores the energy for subsequent use.

that powers the electric motor is

.

ystem" section.

ine, which drives the front

Zero Emissions Vehicle)

or

or

1

Diesel HDi engine (front wheel drive).
Electric motor (rear wheel drive).
200 V battery.

ectronic power supervisor.

5

top & Start system.

6-speed electronic gear control

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earbox.

Electrical flow.

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For economical driving, caring for the environment

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The fuel

- according to the driver's style of driving (moderate, aggressive, fast, ...),

- according to the type of journeys made (urban, main road, motorway, flowing, heavy traffic, …) and the speed.

Main recommendations for driving economically

Hybrid mode selector

To optimise fuel consumption, use the Autoodeof the selector whenever possible (the mode is activated
automatically when starting) including for urban journeys.
This mode optimises the use of the energy sources (internal combustion engine and/or electric) contrary to other

Gear lever

Use the

Drive smoothly

Stay in the "eco" zone displayed in the energy consumption/generation indicator: accelerate gently, drive at

teady speeds using the speed limiter or cruise control as soon as possible.

brakin
the level of ener

Consumption histor

See the impact of your style of driving and the type of journey by reviewing the history of your ener

onsumption. Refer to the "Multifunction screens" section.

Causes of high consumption and checks

As with any vehicle, limit overloading, wind resistance (windows open above 30 mph (50 km/h), roof rack, loaded
or not, …

ervicing.

onsumptionof a vehicle varies greatly:

odes, which are for use in particular cases.

utomatic m

se the "charge" zone : anticipate the need to slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator rather than

. The movement of the energy consumption/generation indicator needle (into the "charge" zone), shows

, the use of power consumers (air conditioning, heated seats, heated rear screen, …).

bserve the recommendations on checks (regular check of tyre pressures, correct tyre pressures, …) and routine

recovery.

as much as possible as this optimises gear changes to suit the requirements.

Familiarisation

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Exterior

Electronic key: Keyless

ntry and Starting

This system allows you to unlock, lock

nd start your vehicle w

the key on your person and in the

ined zone around the vehicle.

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6

eepin

Tempor ary puncture repair kit

This kit is a complete system consisting of a

ompressor and a sealant cartridge, to allow

the temporar

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repair of a tyre.

Motorised tailgate

s system provides motorised opening an

losing of the tailgate, by pressing a button.

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Front and rear parking sensors

This system provides a warning when
manoeuvrin
detectin
th

forwards and backwards by

obstacles located in front of or behind

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Opening

Unlocking

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Keyless Entry and Startin
system

e electronic key on your person an

n the defined zone around the vehicle, pass

our hand behind the door handle to unlock the
vehicle, then pull on the handle to open
th

r.

Familiarisation

Locking

With the electronic key in the defined zone
around the vehicle, press with a
the door handle
v

.

65, 6

at the markings) to lock the

er on

.

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Familiarisation

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ocatio

Opening

Remote control key

Unfolding/Folding the key.

Unlocking the vehicle.

Other functions..
C.Normal locking of the vehicle

Vehicle l

65

n.

Fuel tank

pening the fuel filler flap.

pening and hooking the fuel filler cap.

Tank capacity: approximately 72 litres.

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Interior

Head-up displa

This system projects speed and cruise control/

peed limiter information onto a smoked strip

in the driver's

eed to take their eyes off the road.

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Interior mood lightin

This subdued passenger compar tment lighting
improves visibilit

nditions.

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ield of vision, so that they do not

inside the vehicle in low light

Audio and communication system

This system benefits from the latest technology:

P3 compatible audio system, USB player,
Bluetooth hands­navi

ation system with colour screen, auxiliary

inputs, Hi-Fi audio s

Peu

eot Connect Navigation (RT6)

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r to "Audio and telematics".

R

ree system, satellite

stem, ...

If your vehicle is fitted with a

BL Hi-Fi audio system, this

s designed specifically for the

assenger compartment of your

v

.

Digital air conditionin

After setting the desired level of comfort
the system then automatically controls
this level accordin

nditions.

Manual

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ual-zon

10

Quad-zon

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to the ambien

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Electric child lock

6

lighting

Switch panels

Deactivation of the DSC system.

Illumination of the lamp indicates the state of
the correspondin

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Massage.

Adaptive

Parkin

Alarm.

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function.

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space sensor.

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6

Pro

Starting/stopping using the electronic
ke

.

5/2

.

ectric parking brake.

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Opening the boot.

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pening the fuel filler flap.

3

rammable heating warning lamp.

Deactivation of parkin

.

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Inhibition of internal com

ngine stop.

3

Head-up display (on/off, settings).

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Sitting comfortably

Front seats

Electrical adjustment

Angle, seat height and seat forwards-

ackwards adjustment.
Backrest angle adjustment.
Lumbar support adjustment.

Familiarisation

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Instruments and controls

Cruise control/speed limiter controls.

Headlamp height adjustment.

Lighting and direction indicator stalk

Instrument panel.

Driver's airbag.

rn.

6

r lever.

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HYbrid4 m

12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliar

Bonnet rel

0.F

x.

r.

socket.

r.

11.Front door window demisting/defrostin

vent.

12

Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

Steering lock and starting with the key.

13

Starting using the electronic key.

15

Audio equipment steering wheel controls.

16

Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.

17

Central locking and hazard warning

ttons.

18

Screen.

19

Central adjustable air vents.

20

Passenger's airbag.

Side adjustable air vents.

2. Glove box/Passenger's airbag deactivation.

3. Electric parking brake.

4. Central armrest with storage.

5.Storage (according to version).
6

o system.

Heating/air conditioning controls.

Alarm/Peugeot Connect

Peugeot

Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6

0. Massage/Adaptive lighting/Parking space

onnect Assistance.

ntrols.

nsor.

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Familiarisation

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Familiarisation

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Sitting comfortably

Head restraint adjustment

To lower it, press button A.
To raise it,
the desired position.

uide the head restraint upwards to

Steering wheel adjustment

1.Release the adjustment mechanism.
2

Adjust for height and reach.
Lock the adjustment mechanism.

For reasons of safety, these operations

ust only be carried out with the

vehicle stationary.

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Heated seats control

: off.
: low.
: medium.
: high.

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Sitting comfortably

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A

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Familiarisation

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Door mirrors

Adjustment

Selection of the mirror.

Adjusting the position of the mirror glass.
De-selection of the mirror.

2

Other functions..

Folding/Unfolding.
Automatic dipping in reverse.

Rear view mirror

Manual day/night model

1

electing the "day" position of the rear

view mirror.

2. Rear view mirror adjustment.

utomatic day/night model

1.Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2

Rear view mirror adjustment.

4

Front seat belts

1. Fitting the belt.

Fastening.
Check that the belt is correctly fastened by

ulling on the belt webbing.

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Familiarisation

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Ring B

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Park

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owards

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a

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Seeing clearly

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Lightin

Ring A

142

Li

hting off.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps.

Dipped/main beam headlamps.

Rear

oglamps.

Wipers

Control stalk A: windscreen wipers

nt

0.
AUT

Screenwash: Lon

ast wipe.

ormal wipe.

ntermittent wipe.

Automatic wiping.

t

5

.

le wipe: Brief pull on the stalk

.
pull on stalk towards you.

Switching on "AUTO" mode

Briefly push the stalk downwards.
Briefly push the stalk downwards or place
the stalk in another position: Int, 1 or 2.

153

Ring B: rear wiper

rk.

P
Intermittent wipe.

creenwash.

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Ventilation

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T

D

G

G

Recommended interior settings

eating or Manual air conditioning

Familiarisation

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require..

HO

COL

EMISTIN

EFROSTIN

igital air conditioning:use fully automatic operation in preference, by pressing the

Air distribution Air flo

Air recirculation

Intake of exterior air

AUTO" button.

emperatur

Manual AC

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Familiarisation

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Monitoring

Instrument panel

n switching on, the dial needles go to

the extent of their travel then return to

With the ignition on, the needle should

ndicate the fuel remaining.

e engine running, the associated

ow level warning lamp should go off.

Warning lamps

With the ignition on, the instrument panel

.

reen should indicate the oil level.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
whi

h is low.

5

With the ignition on, the orange and red

warnin

lamps come on.
With the engine running, these warnin
lamps should go off.

I

a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page

ncerned.

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Passenger safety

I

S

sea

6

A.

seat belts not fastened or unfastened

g

6

3

Familiarisation

.

Front passenger's airbag

Open the glove box.

nsert the key.

elect position:

ON"(activation), with front passenger or

"forwards facing" child seat,

OFF" (deactivation), with "rear facing"

Remove the key keeping the switch in the

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t.

ew positn.

Front seat belts and
passenger's front airba

Front

warning lamp.

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B. Airbag fault warning lamp.

Front passenger's airbag activation

ndicator lamp.

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Familiarisation

ehicle

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Driving safely

Starting the HYbrid4 system

- Insert the electronic key in the switch or
f the vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry

nd Starting, keep the electronic key in the

v

-

.

nsure that the gear lever is in position

- Press the brake pedal
the

- Pr

the ke
position
h

brid system.

- The instrument panel and the

- Th

m

TART/STOP button or turn

ully towards the dashboard to

(Start), to initiate start-up of the

on.

l in the centre console is in AUTO

.

irmly.

eady lam

Moving off

-

e maintaining pressure on the brake
edal, move the gear lever to position
o forwards, or for reverse.

- Take yo ur

- The parkin
s you move off.

oot off the brake pedal; you can

w move

.

brake is released automatically

to

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Driving safely

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Familiarisation

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Speed limiter "LIMIT"

Selecting speed limiter mode.

ecrease the programmed value.

ncrease the programmed value.

Pause/resume speed limiter.

5

Speed limiter off.

The values must be set with the en

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ine running.

Cruise control

CRUISE"

electing cruise control mode.
Decrease the programmed value.
Increase the programmed value.

4

Pause/resume cruise control.

5

ruise control
In order to be pro
vehicle speed must be hi

40 km/h), with at least 2 gear engaged.

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.

rammed or activated, the

her than 25 mp

Display in the instrument panel

The cruise control or speed limiter mode
a

ears in the instrument panel when it is

lected.

Cruise contro

Speed limiter

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Hybrid system

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heels

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hybrid

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Presentation

nergy to be associated in an effective manner:
the Diesel HDi en
wheels and the electric motor

r w

ese two motors can operate alternately or

multaneously, according to the

elected and the driving conditions.
The electric motor alone
the vehicle in "ZEV"

ode, and in "Auto" mode for running at slow

peed and low load. It also assists the Diesel

ngine when moving off, accelerating and

anging gear.

attery that powers the electric motor is

echarged during phases of deceleration and

tores the energy for subsequent use.

ine, which drives the front

which drives the

.

mode

rovides power for

Zero Emissions Vehicle)

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Diesel HDi engine (front wheel drive).
Electric motor (rear wheel drive).
200 V battery.

Electronic power supervisor.

5

top & Start system.

6-speed electronic gear control

6

earbox.

Electrical flow.

HYbrid4 m

r.

ain parts of the HYbrid4 system

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gy

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A 200

ging

It is l

echnicians

y

The

y

, located under the bonnet, powers the vehicle's 12 V systems. It is

lly by the high

The HDi Diesel engine - 1 , located at the front, drives the front wheels and provides most of the

ower needed to drive the vehicle.

It i

fitted with the Stop & Start system

ower when needed (in 4x4 mode).

electric motor - 2 , located at the rear, drives the rear wheels on its own, or supplements the

Th
Diesel en
It recovers ener
active up to 70 mph

Its char

t

ine, according to the hybrid mode selected.

and charges the batteries during phases of deceleration of the vehicle and is

120 km/ h).

V NI-MH high voltage battery - 3 , provides a source of energy for the rear electric motor.

rate is managed automatically by the vehicle during phases of deceleration.

ocated in a compartment in the boot, access to which is restricted to trained service

.

5 which recharges the batteries and provides additional

Hybrid system

.

The batter

recharged automatica

state of chargeis indicated by 8 horizontal or vertical bars (depending on the screen).

onventional batter

voltage network.

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Hybrid system

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ddl

The

lectronic power supervisor - 4automatically manages the operation of the two power units

Diesel and electric) to provide the lowest consumption.

n inverter and a transformer are needed to manage the electric power.
The inverter acts on the torque o
voltage battery pack. Its operating range is between 150 and 270 volts.
The trans

Th
li
The stoppin
transparent for the driver.

Th

onsumption compared to a conventional manual gearbox, thanks to its electronic control system.

It also o

ormer converts the 200 V of the battery pack to 12 V, to power the vehicle's ancillar

stems.

Stop & Start system - 5 allows the Diesel engine to be put into standby during stops (traffic

hts, a stop, or in a traffic jam, for example) or during phases of running in all-electric mode.

and restarting of the Diesel engine is done in a way that is instantaneous and

lectronic

anging mode: automatic or manual, using the pa

ear controlearbo

ers improved driving pleasure with the possibility at any time of choosing the gear

the electric motor, by regulating the current coming from the high

6 provides, in automatic mode, significant savings in fuel

es located behind the steering wheel.

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Starting your vehicle and moving off

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ehicle

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Hybrid system

.

- Insert the electronic key in the switch,
or if

our vehicle has Keyless Entry and

tarting, keep the electronic key in the

v

.

- Ensure that the gear lever is in position

- Press firmly on the brake pedal.

- Pr

- The instrument panel and the

- The h

the START/STOP button or turn

the ke

fully towards the dashboard to

position

stem.

amp

splayed progressively, indicating that the

hybrid system is active, confirmed by
a messa

ntre console is in AUTO mode (default

mode for startin

necessar

Starting), to start the hybrid

t up. The power graduation is

e in the screen; the dial in the

.

brid system determines whether it is

to start the Diesel engine.

ea

- With the brake still applied, move the gear
lever to position
lifting the lever slightly) for reverse.

- Li

- The parking brake is released automatically

our foot off the brake pedal, you can

ve

.

as

ou move off.

When your vehicle vehicle moves off

n electric mode, it makes no noise.

Be very careful of pedestrians as

hey will not hear you coming

to go forwards or (b

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Hybrid system

P

button o

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O

Pl

Stopping your vehicle and the hybrid system

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- Apply the brake until the vehicle comes to a
omplete stop.

-

ace the gear lever in position

- With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

then press the START/STO
the ke

fully off to position
remove the ke
the parkin

onfigured to do so.

from the ignition switch;

brake is applied automatically if

(stop) then

r turn

-

therwise apply the parking brake
anually, the

When stationary, switch off the ignition

nd check that the Readylamp is off
before leaving the vehicle. Otherwise
the hybrid system will still be active.

ee the section on "Underbonnet

precautions/warnings".

warning lamp must be on.

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Ignition on without startin

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ehicle to be locked

the engine

accessory position)

Turn the ke
intermediate position or with the Ke
and Startin
"START/ST

edal. This switches on the ignition and so

act

towards the dashboard to the

key inside the vehicle, press the

P" button, with no action on the

vates the anc

Using the ancillaries for a long period
introduces the risk of a flat battery.

equipment.

Press the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the en

ress the button again to switc
off the ignition and so allow the
v

ine does not start.

.

less Entry

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has

secret code. When the ignition is switche
on, this code must be recognised in order for
start

to be poss
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the en

ine management system a few minutes

fter the ignition is switched of f and prevents

startin

of the engine by anyone who does not

ave the key.

In the event of a malfunction,

a message in the instrument panel screen.

n this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact

PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

e.

ou are informed

Hybrid system

.

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mergency starting wit

he electronic ke

When the electronic key is in the defined zone

nd your vehicle does not start after pressin

the "STAR T/STOP" button:

pen the housing below the "START/

TOP" button.

nsert the electronic key in the location

Pr

the "STAR T/STOP" button.

Once the engine has started, you can
remove the electronic key and close the

ousing.

Emergency switch-off usin
the electronic key

In the event of an emergency only, the engine

n be switched of without conditions. To
this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button
for about
In this case the steerin
as t
I

the electronic key is no longer in the defined

one when you request switching off the

ngine, a message appears in the instrument
anel.

seconds.

column locks as soon

e vehicle stops.

Press and hold the "START/STOP"

button for about 3 seconds if

orce switching off the engine (note that
restartin
the ke

will not be possible without

.

ou want to

ectronic key not recognised

he "Keyless Entry and Starting"

system

If the electronic key is no longer in the defined
zone when driving or when you

witching off of the hybrid system, a message

appears in the instrument panel.

Press and hold the "STAR T/STOP" button

or about 3 seconds if you want to force

witching off of the hybrid system (note
that restartin
the electronic ke

will not be possible without

in the defined zone).

later) request

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