wiper blades Peugeot 508 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 the windscreen 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
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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
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Practical information








Changing a wiper blade
wiper blade
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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
Menu, main...................................................296Mirror, rear view..............................................73Mirrors, door..............................................r71,72Motorised boot ..........................................55, 56Motorway function (direction indicators).......161Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................156MP3 CD .........................................277, 301, 302Music media players.....................................276
Navigation.....................................................245Number plate lamps......................................195
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)...........................................................239PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................236Player, CD MP3 .............................227,301, 302Port, USB................................................76, 303Priming the fuel system ................................214Programmable heating(Webasto).....................................................96Protecting children.................149 -160, 169, 171Puncture........................................................174
Radio.....................................................273, 297Rear foglamp.................................13 4, 192, 193Rear screen (demisting)..................................95Recharging the battery .................................201Reduction of electrical load ..........................202Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r221Reinitialising the remote control...............47, 48Remote control...........................................41-49Removing a wheel........................................183Removing the mat ...........................................75Repair kit, puncture.......................................174Replacing bulbs .....................................187-195Replacing fuses ....................................196-199Replacing the air filter...................................r221Replacing the oil filter...................................r221Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r221Replacing wiper blades.........................146, 204Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp .....................................192, 193Roof bars .......................................................209Roof blind ........................................................60Routine checks.....................................221,222Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................214
Safety for children ..................149-160, 169, 171Screen, colour and
mapping ..............................................243, 284Screen, instrument panel..........................23,38Screen, monochrome...........................296,317Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...............................296Screen-wash reservoir..................................219Screen menu map .................................284,317Screenwash, front .........................................144Screenwash fluid level .......................... 144, 219Seat adjustment ........................................64,65Seat belts...............................................167-169Seats, rear.......................................................r69Serial number, vehicle..................................233Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing .........................................................20Setting the clock ...................................283, 316Shor t-cut menus ...........................................244Sidelamps ..............132, 136, 187,189, 191-193Side repeater................................................. 191Ski flap............................................................76Spare wheel...........................................180-182Speed limiter.........................................r123,124Spotlamps, side....................................139, 191Starting the vehicle .........................97, 109,113Steering mounted controls,audio...................................................242, 295Stopping the vehicle.......................97, 109,113Stop & Start..................................40,61, 88, 91, 95,117,200,213, 221Storage..........................................74,75,77,78Storage wells.............................................77,78Storing driving positions.................................66Stowing rings ............................................77,78Sunroof............................................................f58Synchronising the remote control.............47,48Synthesiser, voice.........................................257System, navigation ........................................245
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Oil filter..........................................................r221Oil level ....................................................37,218Opening the boot ................................ 41, 43,54Opening the doors .......................................... 41Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............60Operation indicator lamps.........................23-32
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Paint colour code ..........................................233Panoramic glass sunroof................................f60Parking brake.................................99, 106, 222Parking brake, electric............................99, 222Parking lamps...............................................136Parking sensors, front...................................129Parking sensors, rear....................................r128Parking space sensor ..................................130Particle emission filter..........................r220, 221Passenger compartment filter......................r221PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE..........236
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