high beam Peugeot 508 2012 Owner's Manual

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Visibility
Adaptive lighting
Switching on
The driver can take over at any time, if thecircumstances dictate:
System which automatically changes betweendipped 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).
)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 notdeactivate 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'slighting and its correct use for theprevailing conditions of light, visibility and traffic.


The system may suffer interference 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 isobscured, such as vehicles running behind a safety barrier (on amotorway, for example),

- road users at the top or bottom of a steep slope, on twisty roads, oncrossroads.
)press this button, the
warning lamp goes off,
) press this button, the
warning lamp comes on.

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Practical information
Dipped beam headlamps(halogen model)
) Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling on the tab.)
Disconnect the bulb connector.)
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 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.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must bereplaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour 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 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.

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Alphabetical index
G.P.S.............................................................245Gearbox, automatic..............................109, 222Gearbox, electronic gear control ..........................................113, 117, 222Gearbox, manual ...................107,108, 117, 222Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................109Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox...........................................113Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................107Gear shift indicator........................................108Guidance.......................................................245Guide-me-home....................................13 6, 137
Halogen headlamps..............................187,188Hands-free kit........................................263,307Hazard warning lamps............................80,161
Identification plates .......................................233Indicator lamps, status ..............................23-32Indicators, direction......................................161Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............................................179Inflating tyres..........................................20, 233
Inputs for audio system...................76, 281, 305Instrument panel.............................................22Instrument panel screen.........................23,108Intelligent Traction Control ............................165Interior fittings .................................................74Interior mood lighting....................................148ISOFIX child seats .................................156-158ISOFIX mountings.........................................156
Labels, identification .....................................233Lamps, warning and indicator...................r23-32Level, brake fluid ...........................................218Level, headlamp wash..........................144, 219Level, power steering fluid............................218Levels and checks.................................215-222Lighting, guide-me home......................136, 137Lighting, interior....................................r147,148Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...........................................187-195Lighting control stalk.............................132, 136Lighting on reminder.....................................r135Loading....................................................20,209Load reduction mode....................................202Load space cover............................................r79Locating your vehicle......................................46Long objects, transpor ting..............................76Low fuel level..................................................61Luggage retaining strap ............................77,78
Keeping children safe............149 -160, 169, 171Key.............................................................41-49Key, electronic.........................41, 42,44, 47, 97Keyless Entry and Star ting ...........41, 42,49,97Key with remote control..................................41
Main beam.............................132,187-189, 191Maintenance....................................................20Manual gearbox............................................107Map reading lamps.......................................147Markings, identification .................................233Massage function ...........................................68Mat ..................................................................75
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Filling with fuel..........................................61, 63Fitting a wheel ...............................................185Fitting roof bars .............................................209Fittings, boot.............................................77,78Flashing indicators................................136,161Foglamps..............................13 4, 187, 19 0, 192
Foglamps, front.............................134,187, 190Foglamps, rear......................................r134, 192
Folding the rear seats .....................................69Front seats ................................................64-66Fuel............................................................20, 63Fuel consumption ............................................20Fuel filler cap...................................................61Fuel filler flap...................................................61Fuel gauge......................................................61Fuel tank..........................................................61Fuses.............................................................196
Head-up display ............................121,124, 126Headlamp adjustment...................................140Headlamps, directional .........................141,187Headlamp wash............................................144Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r219Head restraints, front......................................67Head restraints, rear.......................................r69Heated seats .............................................64, 67Heating.............................20, 85, 87, 90, 93, 96Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel..............................................73High load retaining net ....................................81Hill start assist...............................................120
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Jack.......................................................180,181JACK socket....................................76, 281, 305JBL (audio system)....................................7,237
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