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Peugeot 208 2012-2019 Owner's Manual Lighting and visibility

4Lighting and visibility75MirrorsDoor mirrorsManualElectricAdjustmentFMove control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.FMove control B in all four directions to adjust.FReturn control A to the central position.As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the blind spot.FoldingFControl A in the central position, pull it back to fold the mirrors.FPull it again to unfold them.AdjustmentFOperate the lever in the four directions to adjust the angle of the mirror glass.FoldingFFold the mirror manually to protect it when the vehicle is parked.FUnfold it before moving off again.They do not have automatic heating.
Lighting and visibility76Using the remote controlAdjustmentFUnlock the vehicle with the remote control to unfold the door mirrors.FWhen locking the vehicle, the mirrors fold automatically.Automatic rear view mirrorA sensor measuring the light from the rear of the vehicle, automatically and progressively adjusts the brightness of the mirror.Manual rear view mirrorIf the mirrors are folded using controlA, they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. It is necessary to press control A again.The automatic folding and unfolding of the rear view mirrors when using the remote control can be deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Fold the mirrors when using an automatic car wash.If necessary, it is possible to fold the mirrors manually.The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.The rear view mirror has two positions:-day (normal),-night (anti-dazzle).To change from one to the other, push or pull the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.
4Lighting and visibility77LightingMain lightingThe vehicle has various exterior lamps:-sidelamps, to be seen,-dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,-main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear.Additional lightingOther lamps are fitted to meet 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 during the day,-guide-me-home and welcome lighting for leaving and entering the vehicle.Automatic lighting functionsVarious automatic lighting functions are also available depending on options:-guide-me-home lighting,-cornering lighting,-welcome lighting,-daytime running lamps,-automatic illumination of headlamps.In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
Lighting and visibility78Manual modeLighting off (ignition off) / Daytime running lamps (engine running).Sidelamps only.Dipped or main beam headlamps.Dipping the headlampsPull the stalk to switch the lighting between dipped / main beam headlamps.In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.DisplayIllumination of the corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument panel confirms the lighting switched on.Place the desired symbol against the marking.
4Lighting and visibility79The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, when a low level of ambient 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 off, the lamps are switched off automatically.AUTO modeOnFTurn the ring to the "AUTO" position. Activation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.OffFTurn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.Automatic guide-me-home lightingAssociation with the automatic lighting provides the guide-me-home lighting with the following additional options:-selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds,-automatic activation of guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect 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 windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.ConfigurationPress "MENU" to display the "MAIN MENU".Select "Driving".Select "Secondary page".Select the "Driving assistance" tab.Activate the "Guide me home"function.Select "Vehicle settings".Switching offSwitching onDeactivate the "Guide me home"function.on, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Lighting and visibility80Temporarily keeping the dipped beam headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when the light is poor.Manual guide-me-home lightingOnFWith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.FA further "headlamp flash" switches the function off.OffThe manual guide-me-home lighting switches off automatically after a set time.Parking lampsSide markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only.FWithin one minute of switching off the ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up or down depending on the traffic side (for example: when parking on the left; lighting control stalk upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).Manual guide-me-home lighting is also available from the remote control lighting button (refer to the corresponding section).This is confirmed by an audible signal and illumination of the corresponding direction indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.To switch off the parking lamps, return the lighting control stalk to the middle position or switch on the ignition.
4Lighting and visibility81FoglampsFront foglamps and rear foglampWhen the headlamps switch off with automatic illumination of headlamps (AUTO model) or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain on.FTurn the ring rearwards to switch off the foglamps, the sidelamps will then switchoff.Rotate and release the ring:Fforwards a first time to switch on the front foglamps,Fforwards a second time to switch on the rear foglamp,Frearwards a first time to switch off the rear foglamp,Frearwards a second time to switch of the front fog lamps.Rear foglamp onlyFTo switch it on, turn the ring forwards.When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped beam headlamps will remain on.FTo switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.The foglamps operate with dipped or main beam headlamps on.
Lighting and visibility82In good or rainy weather, both day and night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In these situations, the power of their beams may dazzle other drivers. They should only be used in fog or snow.In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manually as the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp when they are no longer necessary.Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched offTo reactivate the lighting control, rotate the ring to the "0" position - lamps off, then to the desired position.On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the driver that the lighting is on.The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of 30 minutes to avoid discharging the battery.Switching off the lamps when the ignition is switched offOn switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.
4Lighting and visibility83Daytime running lampsDaytime lighting, compulsory in certain countries, which comes on automatically when the engine is started making the vehicle more visible to other users.LED lampsThey come on when the engine is started.Depending on the country of sale, they are used for:-daytime running lamps* in day mode and sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter when daytime running lamps),or-sidelamps in day and night mode.* Function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.This function is assured:-in countries where it is imposed by regulations, by illumination of the dipped beam headlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this function cannot be deactivated.-for other countries where it is provided,by the use of dedicated lamps (bulbs or LEDs); this function can be activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu.The lighting control stalk must be placed in the"0"or "AUTO" (day mode) position.Deactivation of the daytime running lamps is effective after operation of the lighting control stalk or after the next engine start; activation is effective immediately.The instruments and controls (instrument panel, multifunction screen, air conditioning control panel, ...) are not illuminated, except in night mode with manual or automatic illumination of headlamps.
Lighting and visibility84Direction indicatorsFLower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.FRaise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.Three flashesMove the stalk briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times.If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than 20 seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).This function can be used at any speed, but it is particularly useful for changing lane on fast roads.
4Lighting and visibility85Headlamp adjustmentTo avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.0.1 or 2 people in the front seats.-. Intermediate setting1.5 people.-.5 people + maximum authorised load.2.Driver + maximum authorised load.The initial setting is position "0".Travelling abroadIf using your vehicle in a country that drives on the other side of the road, the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Lighting and visibility86With the dipped or main beam headlamps on, this function makes use of the beam from the 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 manoeuvres...).Cornering lightingWith cornering lightingWithout cornering lightingActivationThe system operates:-when the corresponding direction indicator is switched on,or-from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.ProgrammingThe system is activated or deactivated in the vehicle configuration menu.The system is activated by default.DeactivationThe system does not operate:-below a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel,-above 25 mph (40 km/h),-when reverse gear is engaged.
4Lighting and visibility87WipersManual modeThe wipers are controlled directly by the driver.FrontWipeFast (heavy rain).Normal (moderate rain).Intermittent (proportional to the speed of the vehicle).Park.Single wipe (press down and release).Switching onBriefly push the control stalk downwards.A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted.This warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.This warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.Switching offBriefly push the control stalk downwards again, or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).AUTO modeThe windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, when rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Lighting and visibility88RearIf a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the vehicle configuration menu.Park.Intermittent wipe.Wash-wipe (set duration).Reverse gearWhen reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.OnPress "MENU" to display the "MAIN MENU".Select "Driving".Select "Secondary page".Select "Vehicle settings".Select the "Driving assistance" tab.Activate the "Auto rear wiper in reverse" function.ConfigurationThis function is activated by default.OffDeactivate the "Auto rear wiper in reverse"function.The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if the ignition has been off for more than 1minute.Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor, located at the top of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers 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.Single wipePull the stalk briefly towards you.Unusual operationIf the wipers operate in intermittent mode when in AUTO mode, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
4Lighting and visibility89Windscreen washPull the wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.AdviceScreenwash reservoirTop-up the level when necessary.FOpen the bonnet and secure it with the stay.FIdentify the reservoir filler cap.FOpen the blue filler cap.FPour in screenwash fluid for optimum cleaning.Fluid specificationFor optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be topped-up or replaced with plain water.In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
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