wiper blades PEUGEOT 2008 2013 Owners Manual

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Visibility
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rainsensitive wipers.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Special position of the
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indscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreenwiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it isadvisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.


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Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the blades vertically on the screen.) To park the blades again, switch on theignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Practical information








Changing a wiper blade
wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.


Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it.
)Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.

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Alphabetical index
Load space cover............................................r76Locating your vehicle......................................46Locking the boot..............................................55Low fuel level................................................188
Main beam ....................................107,159,160Maintenance....................................................19Maintenance (advice)....................................181Map reading lamps .......................................120Markings, identification.................................206Mat..................................................................74Menu ....................................214,216, 232,234, 246,248,256, 289Mirror, rear view..............................................62Mirrors, door....................................................r61Misfuel prevention.........................................190Motorway function(direction indicators) ...................................122Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................141MP3 CD........................................240, 276, 302
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Number plate lamps......................................165R
Oil filter..........................................................r196Oil level....................................................37,193Opening the bonnet......................................185
Opening the boot............................................55Opening the doors ..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................188Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............56Operation indicator lamps.........................23-32
Paint colour code ..........................................206Panoramic sunroof..........................................f56Park Assist.................................................... 103Parking brake ..........................................79,197Parking lamps...............................................112Parking sensors, front ................................... 102Parking sensors, rear....................................r101Particle emission filter..........................r194-196Passenger compartment filter......................r196PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE ..........208PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................208Player, CD MP3 ............................ 240, 276, 302Port, USB.......................73, 240, 244, 279, 305Priming the fuel system................................192Protecting children ......................... 131, 136 -144Puncture ........................................................145
Radio............................................ 236, 272, 298
RDS..............................................239, 273, 299
Rear screen (demisting)..................................70Recharging the battery .........................173, 174Reduction of electrical load ..........................175Regeneration of the particle emissions filter............................................r196Reinitialising the remote control.....................49
Remote control..........................................44-50Removing a wheel ........................................154Removing the mat...........................................74Repair kit, puncture.......................................145Replacing bulbs .....................................159-16 5Replacing fuses.....................................166-171Replacing the air filter...................................r196Replacing the oil filter...................................r196Replacing the passenger compartment filter........................................r196Replacing wiper blades ......................... 119,176Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp.....................................163,165Risk areas (update) .......................................222Roof bars.......................................................181Roof blind........................................................56Routine checks ..................................... 196, 197Running out of fuel(Diesel).......................................................192
Safety for children ..........................131, 13 6-144Screen, instrument panel ..........................38, 91Screen-wash reservoir..................................194Screen menu map........................214, 216, 232,
234,246, 248, 256,289,308Screenwash..................................................116Screenwash fluid level..................................194Seat adjustment ..............................................57Seat belts.......................................129-131,138Seats, rear.......................................................r59Serial number, vehicle ..................................206Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing.........................................................19Setting the clock.............................................43Sidelamps......................107,111, 159, 161,163Side repeater.................................................162
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