wiper blades Peugeot 208 2012 Owner's 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 thewindscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive 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
w
indscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, todetach the blades from the windscreen.


To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable 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
Before removing a front
wi
per 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
Lighting, interior....................................r119, 120Lighting bulbs (replacement) ........ 156, 160,161Lighting control stalk.............................106, 111Lighting on reminder.....................................r109Loading....................................................19,178Load reduction mode....................................171Locating your vehicle......................................47Locking the boot..............................................55
Main beam....................................106, 156,157Maintenance....................................................19Maintenance (advice)....................................179Map reading lamps.......................................119Markings, identification .................................207Mat..................................................................77Menu............216,218, 234,236,248,250, 258Menus (audio)........216,218, 234,236,248,250, 258Mini fuel level................................................186Mirror, rear view..............................................64Mirrors, door....................................................r63Misfuel prevention.........................................188Motorway function (direction indicators).......121Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................139MP3 CD.................................................278,279
Oil filter..........................................................r194Oil level....................................................37,191Opening the bonnet ......................................183Opening the boot............................................55Opening the doors ..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................186Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............56Operation indicator lamps.........................23, 27
Paint colour code ..........................................207Paintwork, matt.............................................179Panoramic sunroof..........................................f56Parcel shelf, rear.............................................r79Parking brake..........................................82,195Parking lamps ...............................................111Parking sensors, rear....................................r104Particle emission filter...........................r192-194Passenger compartment filter......................r194PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE ..........210PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................210Player, CD MP3 .....................................278, 279Port, USB................................................76,280Priming the fuel system................................190Protecting children .........129,133, 137, 139-141Puncture ........................................................143
Rear screen (demisting)..................................73Recharging the battery ......................... 170, 171Reduction of electrical load ..........................171Regeneration of
the par ticle emissions filter.........................194Reinitialising the remote control .....................49Remote control...................................44, 45,50Removing a wheel ........................................152Removing the mat...........................................77Repair kit, puncture.......................................143Replacing bulbs ............................ 156,160, 161Replacing fuses............................................163Replacing the air filter...................................r194Replacing the oil filter...................................r194Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r194Replacing wiper blades ......................... 118, 173Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp.............................................160Reversing lamps ...........................................161Risk areas (update) .......................................224Roof bars.......................................................178Roof blind ........................................................56Routine checks .....................................194, 195Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................190
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Number plate lamps......................................162
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Radio.....................................238-240,242, 274Radio station.................................238,239,241RDS...............................................................241Rear foglamp.................................108, 160, 161
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Safety for children .........................................142Screen, instrument panel..........................38,40Screen-wash reservoir..................................192Screen menu ................................216, 218,234,236,248,250, 258Screen menu map........................216, 218,234,236, 248, 250,258, 291, 310Screenwash..................................................116Screenwash fluid level..................................192
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