high beam Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual
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Visibility
Adaptive lighting
Switching on
The driver can take over at any time, if the
circumstances dictate: System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving
conditions, using a sensor in the rear view
mirror.
The system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h)
and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).
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put the lighting control stalk on the "AUTO"
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position,
Switching off
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or by dipping the headlamps manually
using the lighting control stalk, whether
in the "AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam
headlamps" position.
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The state of the system is stored in
memory when switching off the ignition.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting and its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic.
The system may suffer inter ference or
not work correctly:
- under conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),
- if the windscreen is dir ty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the sensor,
- if the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
The system is not able to detect:
- road users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,
- road users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motor way, for example),
- road users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.
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press this button, the
warning lamp goes off,
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press this button, the
warning lamp comes on.
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Practical information
Dipped beam headlamps
(halogen model)
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Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.
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Disconnect the bulb connector.
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Extract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
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do not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
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use a sponge and soapy water,
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when using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not direct
at the lamps or their outlines for
too long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a 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-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not
to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.