headlamp Peugeot 208 2012 User Guide

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In good or rainy weather, both dayand night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of their beamsmay dazzle other drivers. They shouldonly be used in fog or snow. In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manuallyas the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp whenthey are no longer necessary.


Switching on the lamps after the ignition isswitched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotatethe ring to the "0"position - lamps off,then to the desired position. On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns thedriver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of thesidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of thir ty minutes to prevent discharging of the battery.

Switching off the lampswhen the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.

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Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer taincountries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other users.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is star ted.
Depending on the destination country, they are
used for:
- daytime running lamps * in day mode and
sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),
or
- sidelamps in day and night mode.

*

function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.
Thi
s function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beamheadlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this function cannot be deactivated.

- for other countries where it is provided,
by the use of dedicated lamps (bulbs or
LEDs); this function can be activated or
deactivated via the vehicle configurationmenu.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in the
"0"or "AU TO "
(day mode) position.
Deactivation of the daytime running lamps iseffective after operation of the lighting control
stalk or after the next engine start; activation iseffective immediately.

The instruments and controls
(instrument
panel, multifunction screen, air conditioning control panel, ...) are not illuminated, except
in night mode with manual or automatic
illumination of headlamps.

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headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition hasbeen switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting

Switching on
)With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
)A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.) Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up
or down depending on the traffic side (for example: when parking on the left; lighting
control stalk upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
Manual
guide-me-home lighting is also available from the remote control lighting button (see "Access - Remotecontrol"). This is con
firmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch o
ff the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or switch on the ignition.

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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected or in certain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
o
ff, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlam
ps
Switching on
)Turn the ring to the "AU TO "position.
Activation of the function is accompanied
b
y a message in the screen.

Switching off
)Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.



Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the followingadditional options:


- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30or 60 seconds,

- automatic activation of guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a fault with thesunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompaniedby an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor maydetect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreenbehind the rear view mirror; theassociated functions would no longer be controlled.


Programming
The duration of the guide-me-home
lighting can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.

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Headlamp
adjustment

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted
according to the load in the vehicle. 0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats. -. Intermediate setting 1.
5 people.
-. 5 people + maximum authorised load. 2. Driver + maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position "0".

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps
A. Model with light guide

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.


The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
B. Model without light guide
1.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).5.Front foglamps (directional accordingto version) (H11- 55W)).

1.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (W5-5W).4.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).5.
Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11- 55W).

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Changing dipped beam headlampbulbs
) Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. ) Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Spread the spring to release the bulb(model A
). A)
Extract the bulb and change it.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealingof the headlamp.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates the failure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn andextract it. )Pull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positionin
g the alignment lug at
the bottom (model A ) or at the top (model AB ).

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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.)Disconnect the bulb connector. )Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Changing daytime running lamp /
sidelamp bulbs
) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull it out.)
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.


Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the
t
ools".
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F02 5
A Door mirrors, headlamps, diagnostic socket.
F09 5
A Alarm.
F1
05 A Independent telematic unit, trailer inter face.
F1
15 A Electrochrome rear view mirror, additional heating.
F1
35 A Hi-Fi amplifier, parking sensors
F1
615 A
Front 12 V socket.
F1715 A
Audio system, audio system (accessory).
F18
20 A Touch screen.
Fuse tables

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1
615 A
Front foglamps.
F18 10 A
Right hand main beam headlamp.
F1
910 A
Left hand main beam headlamp.
F25
30 A Headlamp wash relay (accessory).
F2
940 A Front wiper motor.
F3
080 A Pre-heater plugs (Diesel).
Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)Unclip the cover. )Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph). )When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.



Fuse table