headlamp Peugeot 207 Dag 2008 User Guide
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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 di-
rectly 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
h e a d l a m p s d i r e c t l y ( " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " )
for as long as he pulls the lever.
Displays
The corresponding indicator light comes on
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e -
lective switching on of the lighting selected.
Main lighting
The vehicle's various front and rear
lights are designed to adapt the driver's
visibility gradually in relation to the cli-
matic conditions:
- side lights, to be seen,
- dipped headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps for good vis- ibility 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 vis- ibility,
- directional headlamps for improved visibility around bends.
Programmes
Various automatic lighting control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing 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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Model with rear fog lamps only
Model with front and rear fog lamps front and rear fog lamps
rear fog lamps
C. fog lamps selection ring.
These operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
To switch on the fog lamps, turn
push ring C forwards.
When the lights are switched off au-
tomatically (on AUTO model), the fog
lamps and the dipped headlamps will
remain on.
To switch off all of the lights, turn
push ring C rearwards.
To switch on the fog lamps, turn
push ring C forwards.
To switch off the rear fog lamps, turn
push ring C rearwards twice in suc-
cession.
When the lights are switched off auto-
matically (on AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the fog lamps and the side
lights will remain on.
Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the fog lamps, the side lights will
then switch off. In good weather or in rain, both day
and night, the front fog lamps and
the rear fog lamps are prohibited. In
these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamps
when they are no longer neces-
sary.
Lights on reminder
The triggering of an audible signal
when a front door is opened warns
the driver that he has forgotten to
switch off his vehicle's lights, with
the ignition off.
In this case, switching off the lights
will stop the audible signal.
When the ignition is switched off, if
the dipped headlamps remain on,
they will be switched off automati-
cally after thirty minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
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In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the interior mir-
ror; the associated functions would
no longer be controlled.
Coupling with the "Follow-me-
home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters on the multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic light-
ing is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected (sensor behind the interior mir-
ror) or when the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
are switched off, the lights are switched
off automatically.
"Follow-me-home" lighting
The dipped headlamps remain on tem-
porarily, after switching off the vehicle's
ignition, to make the driver's exit easier
in poor light.
Activation
With the ignition off, activate a
" h e a d l a m p fl a s h " u s i n g l e v e r B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off again.
Switching off
The "follow-me-home" lighting is
switched off automatically following the
door locking command, after a given
time. Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on accompanied by the
service warning light, an audi-
ble signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights *
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s ,
the dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
This indicator light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
lit, unless the automatic switching on of
the lights mode is activated or the lights
are switched on manually.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
* According to country.
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In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the interior mir-
ror; the associated functions would
no longer be controlled.
Coupling with the "Follow-me-
home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters on the multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic light-
ing is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected (sensor behind the interior mir-
ror) or when the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
are switched off, the lights are switched
off automatically.
"Follow-me-home" lighting
The dipped headlamps remain on tem-
porarily, after switching off the vehicle's
ignition, to make the driver's exit easier
in poor light.
Activation
With the ignition off, activate a
" h e a d l a m p fl a s h " u s i n g l e v e r B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off again.
Switching off
The "follow-me-home" lighting is
switched off automatically following the
door locking command, after a given
time. Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on accompanied by the
service warning light, an audi-
ble signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights *
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s ,
the dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
This indicator light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
lit, unless the automatic switching on of
the lights mode is activated or the lights
are switched on manually.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
* According to country.
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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 driv-
ing, winding roads,).
with directional lighting Programming
Switching on
The system is switched on from a cer-
tain speed and a certain angle of rota-
tion of the steering wheel.
Operating fault The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
By default, this function is
activated.
In the event of a malfunction,
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompanied
by a message on the multifunc-
tion 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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Windscreen and headlamp
wash
B. rear wiper selection ring:
off,
intermittent wipe,
w i p i n g w i t h s c r e e n w a s h ( fi x e d
duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, if the
windscreen wipers are operating, the
rear wiper will start.
Programming
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you.
The windscreen wash then the wind-
s c r e e n w i p e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
The headlamp wash is also activated, if
the dipped headlamps are on .
Rear wiper
In the presence of snow or con-
siderable frost and when using a
tailgate bicycle carrier, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper via the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu. The function is activated or
switched off via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
By default, this function is
activated.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a u t o m a t i c
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake
to avoid odour inside the passen-
ger compartment.
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CHECKS
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PETROL ENGINES
T h e s e a l l o w y o u a c c e s s t o c h e c k t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d t o r e p l a c e c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. P a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r .
3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir.
4. A i r fi l t e r .
5. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. Fuse box.
7. Battery.
8. Dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
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DIESEL ENGINES
T h e s e a l l o w y o u a c c e s s t o c h e c k t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , t o r e p l a c e c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s a n d t o r e p r i m e t h e f u e l .
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. P a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r .
3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir.
4. Repriming pump.
5. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. Fuse box.
7. Battery.
8. Dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. A i r fi l t e r .
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CHECKS
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the ig-
nition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash *
fluid
T h e m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d
is indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
* According to country.
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
To guarantee optimum cleaning and
avoid freezing, water should not be
u s e d t o t o p u p o r r e p l a c e t h i s fl u i d .
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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
(PY21 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.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y -
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 re-
placed with bulbs of identical speci-
fi c a t i o n a n d c o l o u r .
Turn the bulb holder one quarter of
a turn and remove it.
Pull the bulb then change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
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