low beam Peugeot 508 RXH 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)
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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 indicato
r
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicator flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beamheadlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Ready fixed. The vehicle is ready to move off; you can press the accelerator. It comes on once high voltage is established in the
vehicle.
Rear foglamps
fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.
Adaptive lighting
fixed. The lighting stalk has been pulled
towar
ds you and the button has been pressedIts warning lamp is on. The camera
, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dippedbeam, depending on the exterior lighting and thedriving conditions.
Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.
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Visibility
signal
An audible signal when a front door is opened warns the driver that the vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with theignition off and in manual lighting mode. In this case, switching off the lighting stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes into "ECO" mode to avoid discharging the battery.
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.
Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer tain
countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other road users.
Daytime running lamps
This function is assured:
- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations, by illumination of the dippedbeam headlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps.
- for other countries where it is provided, by
the use of dedicated lamps.
This function can be activatedor deactivated via the vehicleconfiguration menu.
The lighting goes off when you switchoff the ignition, but you can always switch it on again using the lighting control stalk.
*
f
unction that can be set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is started.Depending on the destination country, they are used for:
- daytime running lamps *
in day mode andsidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),
or
- sidelamps in day and night mode.
Where LED lamps are fitted, the filament bulbs
for the da
ytime running lamps / sidelamps in
the front lamp units are not used.
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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
Activation
)Turn the ring to the "AUTO"position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
)Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Association with automaticguide-me-home lighting
Association with automatic illumination of headlamps provides the guide-me-home lighting with the following additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration of 15,
30 or 60 seconds,
- automatic activation o
f guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel and/or
a message appears in the instrument panel screen, accompanied by 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
Selection of the duration of theguide-me-home lighting is done
in the configuration menu vehicle
parameters, in the instrument panel screen.
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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
)
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 bottomof a steep slope, on twisty roads, on crossroads.
)press this button, the
warning lamp goes off,
) press this button, the
warning lamp comes on.
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Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps
Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the beams of the halogen headlamps should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.1 Driver 2
Driver + front passenger.3
Driver + front passenger + rear passengers.4
5 people.5
5 people + a load in the boot. 6
Driver + a load in the boot. If a fault occurs
, this warning lamp is displayedin the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The s
ystem then places your headlamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, this system corrects the height of the
xenon headlamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.
If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenonbulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
The initial setting is position "0".
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Visibility
When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function enables the light beams toprovide improved lighting of the side of the road
when cornering.
The use of this function, associated with the
xenon headlamps only, considerably improves
the quality of your lighting when cornering.
Main directional lighting
with directional lighting
without directional lighting
Programming
Operating fault
The function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration
menu (in the instrument panel
screen).
When stationary or moving at very lowspeed or when reverse gear is engaged,the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains in the memory when the ignition is switched off. I
f a fault occurs, this warning lamp flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Visibility
Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate theautomatic rear wiper via the instrumentpanel screen configuration menu. Rear wiper selection rin
g:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe
(set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Th
e function is activated or
deactivated via the instrument panel
screen confi
guration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Programming
)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Screenwash/headlamp wash level low
In the case of vehicles fittedwith headlamp washers,
when the fluid reservoir low
level is reached this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the instrument
panel screen.
The warnin
g lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until the reser voir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
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Practical information
Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with xenon and directionalheadlamps
1.Direction indicators (light emittingdiodes - LEDs).2.Directional dipped / main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Dipped and main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PY21-21W).
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care toobserve their correct installation so as toensure the best lighting performance.
In some weather conditions (e.g. lowtemperature or humidity), the presenceof misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lampshave been on for a few minutes.
Before doing any work on your vehicle, switch off the ignition ( Readylamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
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289 Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................170Accessories ............................................27,213Accessory position..........................................27Accessory socket, 12 volt...............................97Adaptive lighting..............................................47Adjusting headlamps....................................150Adjusting head restraints................................90Adjusting seat belt height ..............................174Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................96Airbags............................................................56Airbags, curtain.....................................178,179Airbags, front.........................................176,179Airbags, lateral......................................178,179Air conditioning...............................................37Air conditioning, digital...........107, 108,111, 116Air conditioning, manual...............................107Air conditioning, quad-zone ...........111, 114, 116Air filter..........................................................r222Air flow............................................................37Air vents ........................................................106Alarm ...............................................................76Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................170Anti-theft..........................................................27Armrest............................................................97Armrest, rear...................................................r98ASR...............................................................170Assistance, emergency braking...................170Assistance call ......................................169, 232Audible warning ............................................ 169Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........................276Automatic illumination
of headlamps ......................................143, 147Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps............................168Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ..............................152, 154
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................85Central locking................................................70Changing a bulb............................191, 195, 197Changing a fuse............................................198Changing a wheel.........................................186Changing a wiper blade........................155,206Changing the date...........................................65Changing the remote control battery........73, 74Changing the time...........................................65Checking levels.....................................219-221Checking the engine oil level..........................61Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........180Checks..........................................218,222-224Children.........................................162,165, 166Child seats ...........................................158,163Child seats, conventional ...................... 161,162Closing the boot ..............................................80Closing the doors ............................................70Connectors, audio ...........................................99Coolant level ...........................................57,220
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Coolant temperature indicator........................r57Courtesy lamps .............................................156Cruise control........................................ 133, 136Cup holder.......................................................r97
Backup starting .............................................203Backup switching off.......................................f28Battery.............4, 22,40-42, 101, 202-204, 222Battery, charging..................................202,204Battery, remote control.............................73-75Bluetooth (hands-free)..................................259Bluetooth (telephone)....................................259Boot...........................................................80-82Boot (opening).................................................69Brake discs ............................................223,224Brake lamps ..................................................195Brake pads ............................................223,224Brakes...................................................223,224
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Date (setting) ...................................................65Daytime running lamps.........145,191, 192, 194Deactivating ESP .......................................... 172Deactivating the passenger airbag...............176Deadlocking....................................................71Defrosting ................................................94, 116Diesel.................................................35,36,48Diesel additive level ...................................... 221Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp.............48Dimensions...................................................228Dipped beam ............................ 47, 142, 191-193Dipstick....................................................61,219Directional lighting........................................ 151Direction indicators .......146, 168, 191,194,195Driving positions (memorising).......................89Dynamic emergency braking ........................119Dynamic stability control (DSC)......................................50,54,170,172
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ..........170EBFD.............................................................170Eco-driving .....................................................37Economical driving.........................................37Economy mode.............................................205
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