2008 Peugeot 308 SW BL headlamp
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VISIBILITY
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
light beam to follow the direction of the
road.
The use of this function, coupled with
t h e x e n o n h e a d l a m p s o n l y , c o n s i d e r a -
bly improves the quality of your lighting
when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
Operating fault
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o n t h e i n -
strument panel, accompanied
by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
D o n o t t o u c h t h e x e n o n h e a d l a m p s .
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
t h e h e i g h t o f t h e x e n o n h e a d l a m p s b e a m
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning light and/or the service
warning light is displayed on the
instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position. When stationary or moving at very
low speed 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.
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VISIBILITY
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
light beam to follow the direction of the
road.
The use of this function, coupled with
t h e x e n o n h e a d l a m p s o n l y , c o n s i d e r a -
bly improves the quality of your lighting
when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
Operating fault
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o n t h e i n -
strument panel, accompanied
by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
D o n o t t o u c h t h e x e n o n h e a d l a m p s .
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
t h e h e i g h t o f t h e x e n o n h e a d l a m p s b e a m
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning light and/or the service
warning light is displayed on the
instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position. When stationary or moving at very
low speed 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.
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VISIBILITY Windscreen and headlamp
wash
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Rear wiper
I f a s i g n i fi c a n t a c c u m u l a t i o n o f s n o w o r
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Programming
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on , the
headlamp washers operate at the same
time.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation
if the windscreen wipers are oper-
ating. The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, when
the minimum level of the res-
ervoir is reached, this warning
light and/or the service warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
N e x t t i m e y o u s t o p , fi l l t h e s c r e e n w a s h /
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light is displayed when the ig-
nition is switched on, or every time the stalk
i s o p e r a t e d , u n t i l t h e r e s e r v o i r i s fi l l e d .
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VISIBILITY
AMBIENT LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor. Different lighting times are available:
- w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o f f , a p p r o x i -mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h i r t y s e c o n d s ,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light when in automatic switching on of
the lights mode.
BOOT LIGHTING
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the
remote control.
The front and rear door sill lighting, the
footwell lighting and the courtesy lights
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
Switching off
The interior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time or when
one of the doors is opened.
Programming
Switching on
At night, the footwell lighting and the
front courtesy light ambient lamp
A
come on automatically when the side
lights are switched on.
Switching off
The ambient lighting switches off auto-
matically when the dipped headlamps
are switched off.
Programming
The duration of the welcome light-
ing is associated with and identical
to that of the automatic follow-me-
home lighting.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default. The duration of maintaining
of the lighting is selected
via the multifunction dis-
p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES
T h e y a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. F u s e b o x .
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
* According to engine.
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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES
T h e y a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s a n d f o r r e p r i m i n g t h e
fuel.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. F u s e b o x .
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. Repriming pump * .
11. Degas screw * .
* According to engine.
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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
t i o n s h o u l d n o t e x c e e d 0 . 5 l i t r e p e r
600 miles (1 000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Power steering fluid level T h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d l e v e l
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level. Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
s h o u l d n e v e r e x c e e d i t .
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* According to country. Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S - 35 W) must be
replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer.
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb without the use of
tools.
Front lights
Model with halogen lights
1. Direction indicators
(PY 21 W amber).
2. Dipped headlamps (H7 - 55 W).
3. Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55 W).
4. Daytime * /side lights (P21/5 W).
5. Fog lamps (H8 - 35 W).
1. Direction indicators
(PY 21 W SV silver).
2. Dipped/main beam headlamps
(D1S - 35 W).
3. Additional main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55 W).
4. Daytime*/side lights (P21/5 W).
5. Fog lamps (H8 - 35 W).
Model with xenon lights and
directional headlamps
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), the pres-
ence of condensation on the in-
side of the headlamp and light
glass is normal ; it disappears a few
minutes after the lights are switched
on.
Handle the bulbs using a dry
cloth.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y -
carbonate lenses, coated with a
protective varnish:
do not clean them with a dry
or abrasive cloth or using a
detergent or solvent product,
use a sponge and soapy water,
when using a high pressure
washer on stubborn dirt, do
not spend too long on the
headlamps, lights and their
surrounds to avoid damaging
their varnish and their seals.