fog light PEUGEOT 308 2009 Owners Manual

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Operation indicator lights
The switching on of one of the following indicator lights confi rms the activation of the system.
Indicator lightsis onCauseActions, observations
Left-hand direction indicator
fl ashing with buzzer. The lights stalk is pressed down.
Right-hand direction indicator
fl ashing with buzzer. The lights stalk is pushed up.
Side lights fi xed. The lights stalk is in the "Side lights" position. Turn the control to the position required.
Dipped headlamps fi xed. The lights stalk is in the "Dipped headlamps" position. Turn the control to the position required.
Main beam headlamps fi xed. The lights stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
Front fog lamps fi xed. The front fog lamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the fog lamps.
Rear fog lamps fi xed. The rear fog lamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the fog lamps.

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LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lights providing
the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lights of the
vehicle are designed to adapt the light-
ing progressively in relation to the cli-
matic conditions and so improve the
driver's visibility:
- side lights, to be seen,
- dipped headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clear- ly when the road is clear,
- directional headlamps for improved visibility when cornering.
Additional lighting
Other lights are installed to fulfi l the re-
quirements of particular driving conditions:
- a rear fog lamp to be seen from a distance,
- front fog lamps for even better visibility,
-
daytime lights to be seen during the day.
Programming
Various automatic lighting control
modes are also available according to
the following options:
- follow-me-home lighting,
- automatic lighting,
- directional lighting. Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
automatic switching on of
the lamps,
Manual controls
The lighting commands are issued dir-
ectly by the driver by means of the ring
A
and the stalk B .

A. Main lighting mode selection ring,
with:
lamps off,
sidelamps only,

B. Stalk for switching headlamps by
pulling: dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes,
the driver can switch on the main beam
headlamps temporarily ("headlamp
fl ash") by maintaining a pull on the
stalk. dipped headlamps or
main beam headlamps.
Displays
Lighting of the corresponding indicator
lamp on the instrument panel confi rms
the selective switching on of the lighting
selected.

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Model with rear fog lamp only rear fog lamp
This operates with the dipped head-
lamps and main beam headlamps.

 To switch on the fog lamp, turn the
ring C forwards.

 To switch off the fog lamp, turn the
ring C rearwards.
When the lights are switched on auto-
matically (with AUTO model), the dipped
headlamps and side lights remain on
until the rear fog lamp is switched off. In good or rainy weather, both
day and night, the front fog
lamps and the rear fog lamp
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 lamp when
they are no longer necessary.
Model with front and rear fog lamps
front and rear fog lamps
The rear fog lamp operates with the
dipped headlamps and main beam
headlamps.
The front fog lamps also operate with
the side lights.

 To switch on the rear fog lamp, turn
the ring C forwards.

 To switch on the front fog lamps,
turn the ring C forwards again.

 To switch off the rear fog lamp, turn
the ring C rearwards.

 To switch off the front fog lamps,
turn the ring C rearwards again.

C. fog lamps selection ring.
Lights on buzzer
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 and
in manual lights mode.
In this case, switching off the lights
stops the audible signal.
When the ignition is switched off, all of
the lights switch off automatically.
When the lights are switched on auto-
matically (with AUTO model), the dipped
headlamps and side lights remain on
until the rear fog lamp is switched off.
When the lights are switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the fog lamps and the side
lights will remain on.

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In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient
light. Therefore, the lights will
not come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror; the asso-
ciated functions would no longer be
controlled.
Coupling with the automatic
"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 maintaining
of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds
in the vehicle parameters on the multi-
function display confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic lighting
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 or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on, this warning light is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

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In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient
light. Therefore, the lights will
not come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror; the asso-
ciated functions would no longer be
controlled.
Coupling with the automatic
"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 maintaining
of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds
in the vehicle parameters on the multi-
function display confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic lighting
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 or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on, this warning light is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

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Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35 W) must
be replaced by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb without the use of
tools.
Model with halogen lights

1. Direction indicators (HP24-24 W).

2. Dipped headlamps (H7-55 W).

3. Main beam headlamps (H7-55 W).

4. Daytime lights (HP24-24 W).

5. Fog lamps (PS24-24 W).

6. Side lights (W 5-5 W).
1. Direction indicators (HP24-24 W).

2. Dipped/main beam headlamps
(D1S-35 W).

3. Daytime/side lights (P21/5W).

4. Fog lamps (PS24-24 W).
Model with xenon lights a
nd
directional headlamps In some climatic conditions
(e.g. low temperature or hu-
midity), the presence of mist-
ing on the internal surface of the glass
of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating:

 do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,

 use a sponge and soapy water,

 when using a high pressure wash-
er on persistent marks, do not di-
rect at the lamps or their outlines
for too long, so as not to damage
their coating and their seals.
Front lamps

 Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fi ngers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a halogen bulb should only
be done after the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk of
serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultra-
violet (UV) type bulbs in order not to
damage the headlamp.

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Changing side light bulbs (xenon
model)

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Remove the bulb by pulling and
change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order. Changing foglamp bulbs
You can also contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have
these bulbs changed. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

 Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.

 Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.

 Disconnect the repeater connector.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to obtain
replacement repeaters.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Changing daytime light
bulbs
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Rear lights

1. Brake/side lights (P21-5 W).

2. Reversing lights (P21 W).

3. Direction indicators
(PY21 W-21 W).

4. Side lights (P5-5 W).

5. Fog lamps (P21 W). Changing brake/side light, reversing
light and direction indicator bulbs

 Press the six tabs and remove the
bulb holder.

 Remove the plastic cover.

 Remove the two light fi xing nuts.

 Extract the light carefully from the
outside.

 Disconnect the light connector.

 Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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Changing the third brake light bulb Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5-5 W)

 Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.

 Push it outwards to unclip.

 Remove the lens.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
Changing side light bulbs (boot) Changing fog lamp b
ulbs

 Open the boot.

 Remove the plastic fl ap using a
screwdriver.

 Remove the light fi xing nut.

 Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
 Reach under the bumper.

 Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.