low beam Peugeot 208 2012 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations



Left-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.



Right-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampfixed.The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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Visibility














Lighting controls System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting and signalling.
Main lighting
The vehicle has various lamps:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzlin
g other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear,
- directional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering.



Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the requirements of particular driving conditions:


- a rear foglamp to better signal the
presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,

- front foglamps with cornering lighting,

- daytime running lamps to be seen duringthe day,

- guide-me-home and welcome lighting for leaving and entering to the vehicle.


Automatic lighting
functions

Various automatic lighting functions are also
available depending on options:


- guide-me-home lighting,

- cornering lighting,

- welcome lighting,

- daytime running lamps,

- automatic illumination o
f headlamps,

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.

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Visibility
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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Visibility
With dipped or main beams, this function makes use of the beam from a front foglamp to
illuminate the inside of a bend, when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)(urban driving, winding road, intersections, parking manouevres...).








Cornering lighting
with cornering lighting
without cornering lighting


Switching on

This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or

- from a cer tain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.

Programming
The system is activated or deactivated in the vehicleconfiguration menu.The system is activated by default.



Switching off
The system does not operate:


- below a cer tain angle of rotation of thesteering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.

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Practical information











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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Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................123Accessories..................................................180Accessory socket, 12V ...................................75Access to rear seats (3-door).........................58Adjusting headlamps ....................................113Adjusting head restraints................................58Adjusting seat belt height ......................126,127Adjusting the steering wheel...........................65Advice on care and maintenance .................179Airbags............................................................32Airbags, curtain .....................................131, 132Airbags, front.........................................129, 132Airbags, lateral......................................131, 132Air conditioning...............................................19Air conditioning, digital..................14,67,70, 73Air conditioning, manual...............14,67,68, 73Air distribution adjustment..............................70Air filter..........................................................r194Air flow............................................................19Air flow adjustment.........................................70Air intake.........................................................70Air recirculation...............................................70Air vents ..........................................................66Alarm...............................................................51Alloy wheels ..................................................179Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................123Anti-theft..........................................................47Armrest............................................................74Armrest, front..................................................59ASR...............................................................123Assistance, emergency braking ...................123Assistance call......................................122,210Audible warning ............................................122Audio cable...................................................246Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........242, 245,282Automatic illumination of headlamps.....107,112Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps....121Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ..................................................115,117Auxiliary................................................242,246Auxiliary sockets...........................................307
Backup starting.............................................170Battery............................................169-171,194Battery, charging...................................170, 171Battery, remote control .............................49, 50Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................252, 283Bluetooth (telephone)....................................252Bonnet...........................................................183Bonnet stay...................................................183Boot.................................................................55Brake discs....................................................195Brake lamps..........................................160,161Brake pads....................................................195Brakes...........................................................195
Capacity, fuel tank........................................186CD.................................................................242CD MP3 ..........................................242, 277-279Central locking................................................45Changing a bulb............................156,160,161Changing a fuse............................................163Changing a wheel ................................. 149, 150Changing a wiper blade........................118, 173Changing the date...........................................43Changing the remote control battery..............49Changing the time...........................................43Checking levels......................................191-193Checking the engine oil level ..........................37Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........143Checks..................................184,185, 194, 195Child lock.......................................................142Children ..........................................137,139-141Child seats ....................................133, 136-138Child seats, conventional..............................136Cleaning (advice)..........................................179Closing the boot ..............................................55
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Closing the doors ............................................45Colour screen................................................214Connectors, audio...................................76,307Coolant level ...........................................33, 192Coolant temperature indicator........................r33Cruise control........................................101,103Cup holder.......................................................r74
Date (setting)...................................................43Daytime running lamps .................110,156,158Deactivating the passenger airbag...............129Deadlocking.................................................... 46Defrosting ..................................................68,73Demisting..................................................68,73Diesel additive level ...................................... 193Dimensions...................................................206Dipped beam.................................106,156,157Dipstick....................................................37,191Directional lighting........................................114Direction
indicators.............111, 121,156, 157, 160,161Door trays ........................................................74Dynamic stability control(DSC)......................................27, 30, 123, 125
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance) .......... 123EBFD .............................................................123Eco-driving .....................................................19Eco-driving (advice) ........................................19
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