Peugeot 508 RXH (2016 year). Instruction — part 12

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gear shift indicator*

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
the gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
this function cannot be deactivated.

-

You are in third gear.

example:

-

You press the accelerator pedal.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.

* Depending on engine.

the information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

the system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
the system never suggests:
-

engaging first gear,

-

engaging reverse gear.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.

On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with manual
gearbox, the system may suggest changing into
neutral so that the engine can go into standby
(StOP mode with Stop & Start), in certain
driving conditions. In this case, N is displayed
in the instrument panel.

-

the system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.

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Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
-

automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,

-

sport programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,

-

snow programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,

-

manual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.

"Porsche tiptronic System" automatic gearbox

1. "S" (sport) programme switch.
2. "

T" (snow) programme switch.

Gear lever

Gear selection gate

P. Park.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.

-

Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.
-

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.

N. Neutral.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.

-

Starting the engine.

D. Automatic operation.

Steering mounted controls

+. Control paddle to change up, to the right of

the steering wheel.

F Press the back of "+" steering mounted

paddle to change up.

-. Control paddle to change down, to the left of

the steering wheel.

F Press the back of the "-" steering mounted

paddle to change down.

the steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.

M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

F Pull backwards to change up through the

gears.

or
F Push forwards to change down through the

gears.

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Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the lever in the gate to select a
position, the corresponding indicator comes on
in the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D.

Drive (Automatic driving)

S. Sport programme
T.

Snow programme

1 to 6. gear engaged during manual operation
-.

Invalid value during manual operation

F With your foot on the brake, select

position P or N.

F Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
F With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F Release the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to automatic mode.

F Select position R, D or M.
F gradually release the brake pedal.
the vehicle moves off immediately.

Moving off

When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate.

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Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

Automatic operation

F Select position D for automatic changing

of the six gears.

the gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). the gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

Sport and snow programmes

Sport "S"

F Press the "S" switch, after starting the

engine.

the gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

S appears in the instrument panel.

Snow "

T"

F Press the "T" switch, after starting the

engine.

the gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
this programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

T appears in the instrument panel.

Return to automatic operation

F At any time, press the button selected

(S or "

T") again at any time to quit the

programme engaged and return to auto-
adaptive mode.

these two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

Creep function
(moving without using
the accelerator)

this function provides great flexibility in
manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when
parking, in traffic jams, …).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D, M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
For your safety, this function will be activated
only if you press the brake pedal when
changing from forward drive to reverse.
It is deactivated on opening the driver's door.
Closing the door then pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal, reactivates the function.

Never leave children inside the vehicle
without supervision when the engine is
running.

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Manual operation

F Select position M for sequential changing

of the six gears.

F Pull the lever towards the + sign to change

up a gear.

F Push the lever towards the - sign to change

down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

Invalid value during manual
operation

this symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, a message
appears in the instrument panel

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
the sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

You risk damaging the gearbox:
-

if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

-

if you force the lever from position P
to another position when the
battery is flat.

If the lever is not in position P, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, there is an audible signal and a
message appears.
F Return the lever to position P;

the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.

to reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear lever at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. this will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

the "ECO" indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:

-

with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary
with the e-tHP 165 version, when you put
the gear lever into neutral and release the
clutch pedal,

-

with an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or you put the gear selector in position N.

If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
StOP mode during a journey. It rests itself to
zero every time the ignition is switched on with
the key.

Never refuel with the engine in
StOP mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the key.

For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, StOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
StOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...

the Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - StOP mode -
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, or other...). the engine restarts
automatically - StARt mode - as soon as
you want to move off. the restart takes place
instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

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Going into engine START mode

the "ECO" indicator lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:

-

with a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,

-

with an automatic gearbox:
● gear selector in position D or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you put the gear
selector in position D or M,

● or when you engage reverse gear.

StARt mode is invoked automatically when:
-

the driver's door is open,

-

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

-

the speed of the vehicle exceeds 18 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph
(3 km/h) with the tHP 165 version), or
2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,

-

the electric parking brake is being applied,

-

some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In this case the "ECO" indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Special cases: STOP mode not
available

StOP mode is not invoked when:
-

the driver's door is open,

-

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

-

the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,

-

the vehicle is stopped on a steep slope
(up or down),

-

the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

-

the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

-

demisting is selected,

-

some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

In this case, the "ECO" indicator
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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the system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.

Reactivation

Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
the system is active again; this is confirmed by
the indicator lamp in the switch going off and a
message in the screen.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the "ECO OFF" switch
flashes then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in StOP mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.

If the system has been deactivated
in StOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
this is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
switch coming on accompanied by a message
in the screen.

Deactivation

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
this system only operates when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,

-

certain gradient conditions are met,

-

with the driver’s door closed.

the hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:
-

provided you are in first gear or neutral with
a manual gearbox,

-

provided you are in position D or M with an
automatic gearbox.

Operation

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp and the warning
lamp P in the lever of the electric
parking brake control are on fixed
(not flashing).

Operating fault

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a PeugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.

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Head-up display

System which projects various information onto
a smoked blade in the driver's field of vision,
so that they do not have to take their eyes off
the road.

1. Head-up display on.
2. Head-up display off (long press).
3. Brightness adjustment.
4. Display height adjustment.

Buttons

Once the system has been activated, the
following information is grouped together in the
head-up display:
A. the speed of your vehicle.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.
C. Navigation information (depending on

version).

Displays during operation

For more information on the navigation
system, refer to the "Audio equipment
and telematics" section.

this system operates when the engine is running and
the settings are stored when the ignition is switched off.

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F With the engine running, press button 1 to

activate the system and deploy the blade

F Press and hold button 2 to deactivate the

system and retract the blade.

the activated/deactivated state is saved and
restored on restarting the engine.

Activation / Deactivation

F With the engine running, adjust the

brightness of the information displayed
using buttons 3:
- the "sun" to increase the brightness,
- the "moon" to decrease the brightness.

Brightness adjustment

We recommend that adjustments are
made using these buttons only when
the vehicle is stationary.
When stationary or while driving, no
objects should be placed around the
blade (or in its recess) so as to not
impede deployment of the blade and its
correct operation.

In certain extreme weather conditions
(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, ...)
the head-up display may not be legible
or may suffer temporary interference.
Some sunglasses may hamper reading
of the information.
to clean the blade, use a clean, soft
cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or
microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or
abrasive cloth or detergent or solvent
products as these could scratch the
blade or damage the non-reflective
coating.

Height adjustment

F With the engine running, adjust the display

to the desired height using buttons 4:
- up to move the display up,
- down to move the display down.

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Tyre under-inflation detection

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
the system continuously monitors the pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.

the tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.

A pressure sensor is located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
the system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.

this system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

the tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label.
the tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.
For more information on identification
markings, including the tyre pressure
label, refer to the corresponding
section.

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the loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of
the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.

the alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
the spare wheel (space-saver type or a
steel rim) does not have a sensor.

Under-inflation alert

the alert is given by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal, and depending on
equipment, the display of a message.

In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, according
to equipment, to identify it.
F Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering

movements or harsh brake applications.

F Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

F If you have a compressor (the one in the

temporary puncture repair kit for example),
check the four tyre pressures when cold.

If it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.

or
F In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (according to equipment).

Operating fault

the flashing and then fixed
illumination of the under-inflation
warning lamp accompanied by the
illumination of the service warning
lamp indicates a fault with the system.

this alert is also displayed when one or more
wheels is not fitted with a sensor (for example,
a space-saver or steel spare wheel).

go to a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked
or, following the repair of a puncture, to
have the original wheel, equipped with a
sensor, refitted.

Any tyre repair or replacement on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not
detected by your vehicle (fitting snow
tyres for example), you must have the
system reinitialised by a PeugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.

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Speed limiter

System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the
driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal no longer
has any effect unless it is pressed firmly,
which allows you to temporarily exceed the
programmed speed.
to return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed by releasing the accelerator.

the speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).

the speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.

the programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.

the speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
observe speed limits, nor can it replace
the need for vigilance and responsibility
on the part of the driver.

this information also appears in the
head-up display.
For more information, refer to the
"Head-up display" section.

1. Speed limiter mode selection button
2. Programmed value decrease button
3. Programmed value increase button
4. Suspend/restore speed limiter (pause)
5. Speed limiter off button

Steering mounted controls

the programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Displays in the instrument panel

A. Speed limiter on / pause indication
B. Speed limiter mode selection indication
C. Programmed speed value

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F Press

1, the speed limiter mode is

activated but remains paused.

You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
F Set the speed value by pressing

button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).

Programming

Exceeding the programmed speed

Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will
not have any effect unless you press the pedal firmly past the point of
resistance.
the speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed
speed, which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the programmed speed.

Off / Return to normal
driving

F Press

5, the speed limiter is deactivated.

On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
the use of mats not approved by
PeugeOt may adversely affect the
normal operation of the accelerator
pedal and impede the operation of the
speed limiter.
Mats approved by PeugeOt have a
third fixing in the area of the pedals to
avoid any risk of interference with the
pedals.

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3:
-

by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,

-

by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

-

in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

F Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4.
F Suspend the speed limiter by pressing button 4: the screen

confirms the suspension with "Pause".

F Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.

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Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
the cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engagement of:
- 4

th

gear or higher with a manual gearbox,

- 2

nd

gear or higher with an automatic

gearbox,

- position

D with an automatic gearbox.

the cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the eSC system for safety
reasons.

It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
to return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.

Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

1. Cruise control mode selection button
2. Speed programming / programmed value

decrease button

3. Speed programming / programmed value

increase button

4. Cruise control suspension / resume button

(pause)

5. Cruise control off button

Steering mounted controls

the cruise control cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.

this information also appears in the
head-up display.
For more information, refer to the
"Head-up display" section.

the programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Displays in the instrument panel

A. Cruise control on / pause indication
B. Cruise control mode selection indication
C. Programmed speed value