headlamp Peugeot 407 2008 Owner's Manual

1INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Tyre under-infl ation detection
system warning light
This indicates the absence or malfunc-
tion of one or more tyre pressure sen-
sors or a system fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic engine
immobiliser warning light
This indicates an electronic engine im-
mobiliser system malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Front brake pads wear
warning light
This indicates that the brake pads are
worn.
For your safety, have them replaced
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel tank cap warning light
(according to version)
With the engine running, this indicates
that the fuel tank cap is incorrectly se-
cured or absent.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h). Door / boot open warning
light
With the engine running, this indicates
that an access has not been closed
correctly.
An illustration on the multifunction
display identifi es the access(es) con-
cerned.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h). Air bags warning light
This indicates an air bag fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp beam
adjustment system warning
light
This indicates that the automatic head-
lamp height adjuster is faulty.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel fi lter
warning light
This indicates the presence of water in
the diesel fi lter. There is a risk of dam-
age to the injection system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Engine oil pressure warning
light
This indicates that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.

Stop immediately if it comes on while
the engine is running.
If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication
circuit, top up the level and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT

In cases of malfunction , the
warning light comes on on the
instrument panel display, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction dis-
play. The system places your headlamps
to the low position.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights *
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
This indicator light comes on on
the instrument panel screen.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, multifunc-
tion display, air conditioning
control panel, ...) are only lit
on switching to the automatic switch-
ing on of the lights mode or when the
lights are switched on manually.
* According to country. For vehicles fi tted with halogen bulbs,
depending on the load in your vehicle,
adjusting the beam of your headlamps
is recommended.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

2. 5 people + maximum
authorised loads.

3. Driver + maximum
authorised loads.

Initial setting is position 0. On vehicles with xenon bulbs:
when
stationary with the ignition on , the
system automatically corrects the
height of the beam, whatever the load
of the vehicle. The driver is then as-
sured of having optimum lighting and
not causing a nuisance to other road
users.

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Windscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash then
the windscreen wipers operate for a
fi xed period.
The headlamp wash is also activated,

if the headlamps are on .
When the minimum level of
the reservoir is reached, this
warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multi-function display.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screen-
wash/headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light comes on each time
the stalk is operated, until the reser-
voir is fi lled. FRONT COURTESY LIGHT The courtesy light can be deactivated
by pressing switch 1 with the door open.
The map reading lights are not affected
by this and may be switched on.

 To re-activate the lights, press the
switch, with the door open.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low

1. Courtesy light

2. Map reading lights
With the key in the ignition on or start-
ing position, operate the relevant
switch.
The front courtesy light comes on
when the ignition key is removed, on
unlocking the vehicle or on opening
one of the doors.
It gradually goes off after the ignition
has been switched on or when the ve-
hicle is locked.

 Pressing switch 1 turns on the front
courtesy light.

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Windscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash then
the windscreen wipers operate for a
fi xed period.
The headlamp wash is also activated,

if the headlamps are on .
When the minimum level of
the reservoir is reached, this
warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multi-function display.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screen-
wash/headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light comes on each time
the stalk is operated, until the reser-
voir is fi lled. FRONT COURTESY LIGHT The courtesy light can be deactivated
by pressing switch 1 with the door open.
The map reading lights are not affected
by this and may be switched on.

 To re-activate the lights, press the
switch, with the door open.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low

1. Courtesy light

2. Map reading lights
With the key in the ignition on or start-
ing position, operate the relevant
switch.
The front courtesy light comes on
when the ignition key is removed, on
unlocking the vehicle or on opening
one of the doors.
It gradually goes off after the ignition
has been switched on or when the ve-
hicle is locked.

 Pressing switch 1 turns on the front
courtesy light.

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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Consult the instructions
in the PEUGEOT Network or in the
servicing booklet enclosed with this
handbook.
Dipstick There are two marks on
the dipstick:

A = maximum
Never fi ll past this mark.

B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil level

 Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick. Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out
at the intervals specifi ed and the vis-
cosity of the oil chosen must meet the
requirements laid down in the manu-
facturer’s servicing schedule. Consult
the instructions in the PEUGEOT
Network.

Note : avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty
the used oil into the containers provi-
ded for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
Network. system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
Replace the cartridge regularly in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake fluid change
Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi ls DOT4
Standards.
It is imperative that the brake fl uid is
changed at the intervals specifi ed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.

Note : avoid all contact with the skin,
the brake fl uid is harmful to health and
very corrosive. Used oil
Power steering reservoir
Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer.

 Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature. The level
should always be above the MIN.
mark and close to the MAX. mark.
Cooling system Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
To guarantee optimum cleaning and
avoid freezing, this fl uid should not be
topped up or replaced with water. Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to
prevent any risk of scalding.
When the pressure has drop-
ped, remove the cap and top up the
level.

Note : the coolant does not need to be
changed.
Use the fl uid recommended
by the manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling Do not dispose of used oil,
brake fl uid or coolant into
drains or onto the ground.

Important : if you have to re-
move/refi t the engine style co-
ver, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fi xing clips. CHECKS

1010PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A FRONT BULB
Handle the bulbs with a dry cloth.
2 - Main beam headlamps: H7 - 55 W.

 Remove the protective cover cor-
responding to the faulty bulb.

 Disconnect the connector.

 Press the end of the securing clips
to free the bulb. Change the bulb.

 When fi tting the new bulb, ensure
that the direction notches are po-
sitioned correctly and the securing
clips are fi xed properly.

 Reconnect the connector.

 Refi t the protective cover.

3 - Side lights: W 5 W.

 Remove the protective cover, dis-
connect the connector and then
remove the bulb and change it.

 Put the connector back in place.

 Reconnect the connector.

 Refi t the protective cover.
4 - Direction indicators:
PY 21 W (amber).

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

 Change the bulb.

WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION
Front lights
In the engine compartment, remove
the cover secured by one or two but-
terfl y screws, a plastic retainer clip and
two quarter turn screws.

1 - Dipped beam headlamps:
H1 - 55 W or D2S - 35 W xenon
bulb.
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Amber coloured bulbs (direc-
tion indicators and side re-
peaters) must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifi -
cation and colour.

5 - Front fog lamps:
H11 - 55 W.
Turn the wheels to full lock.
Access to the bulb is via the fl ap in the
front mud fl ap.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The headlamps are fi tted with polycar-
bonate glass with a protective coating.
Do not clean them with a dry or abra-
sive cloth, nor with a detergent or sol-
vent product.
Ensure that the liquid used to fi ll the
wash-wipe and headlamp wash reser-
voir is of good quality.

High pressure washing
When using a high pressure
washer on stubborn dirt, do
not persist on the headlamps,
the lights and their periphery
to avoid damaging their coating and
their seal.
In certain climatic conditions (low tem-
perature, humidity), condensation on
the inside surface of the headlamp glass
is normal; it disappears a few minutes
after the lights are switched on.