low beam PEUGEOT 207 2008 Owners Manual

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The indicator/warning light comes
on continuously or fl ashes.
Some indicator/warning lights may
light in two different ways. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
vehicle operating status can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has oc-
curred.
Indicator and warning lights
Visual indicators which inform the driv-
er when a system comes into opera-
tion (operation or deactivation indicator
lights) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning light).
Associated warnings
The lighting of certain indicator/warning
lights may be accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction
display. Operation indicator lights
The lighting of one of the following indica-
tor lights confi rms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.

Left-hand direction
indicator.

Handbrake applied.

Right-hand direction
indicator.

Main beam headlamps.

Dipped headlamps.

Diesel engine pre-heating.
Wait until this switches off before
operating the starter.

Front fog lamps.

Rear fog lamps.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the text relating to the warning
light concerned.

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LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lights providing
the vehicle’s lighting. Manual controls
The lighting commands are made directly
by the driver by means of ring
A and
lever B .
lights off,
side lights only, dipped or main beam
headlamps,

B. lever for inversion of the lights by
pulling: dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps.
In the lights off and side lights modes,
the driver can switch on the main beam
headlamps directly ("headlamp fl ash")
for as long as he pulls the lever.
Displays

The corresponding indicator light comes on on
the instrument panel to confi rm the selective
switching on of the lighting selected.
Main lighting
The vehicle’s various front and rear lights
are designed to adapt the driver’s visi-
bility gradually in relation to the climatic
conditions:
- side lights, to be seen,
- dipped headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
-
main beam headlamps for good visibility
when the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lights are installed to respond to
particular driving conditions:
- rear fog lamps to be seen from a distance,
-
front fog lamps for even better visibility,
- directional headlamps for improved visibility around bends.
Programmes
Various automatic lighting control
modes are also available according to
the following options:
- "follow-me-home" lighting,
- automatic lighting,
- static directional lighting.
A. main lighting mode selection ring,
with:
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting automatic lighting.

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STATIC DIRECTIONAL
LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
beam to light the inside of the turn with
an additional angle of approximately
30°.
The use of this lighting is optimum above
all at low and average speed (city driving,
winding roads, ...).
with directional lighting Programming
Switching on
The system is switched on from a certain
speed and a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel.
Operating fault The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function display confi gura-
tion menu.
By default, this function is
activated.
In the event of a malfunction,
this warning light fl ashes on
the instrument panel, accom-
panied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Switching off
The system is switched off below a
certain angle of rotation of the steering
wheel.
It is switched off when reverse gear is
engaged.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position
"0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the headlamps
should be adjusted in relation to the
load in the vehicle.

0 . 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

2.
5 people + maximum authorised load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

without directional lighting

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CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for the replacement of a
faulty bulb with a new bulb without the
use of tools.
1. Direction indicators
(PY 21 W amber).

2. Side lights (W 5 W).

3. Dipped headlamps (H7 - 55 W).

4. Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55 W).

5. Directional headlamps
(H7 - 55 W).

6. Fog lamps (H11 - 55 W). Changing the direction indicators

 Handle the bulbs with a dry
cloth.
The headlamps are fi tted with poly-
carbonate glass with a protective
coating:

 do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, or using a
detergent or solvent product,

 use a sponge and soapy water. In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity),
conden-
sation on the internal surface of
the headlamp glass is normal ; it
disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on .
Model with dipped headlamps with
elliptical module and directional
headlamps
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cation and colour.

 Turn the bulb holder one quarter of
a turn and remove it.

 Pull the bulb then change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Front lights
Blown bulb
A message appears on the multifunc-
tion display to indicate the bulb to be
changed.
Refer to the appropriate procedure to
change the corresponding bulb.
Model with conventional lights