2011 Peugeot 308 CC headlamp
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Automatic illumination
of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps 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 activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
)
Turn the ring to the "AUTO"
posi-
tion. The automatic illumination of
headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the screen.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient 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 wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Associated with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association 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 in the vehicle
parameters in the vehicle confi gura-
tion menu,
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic
lillumination of headlamps is in
operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the sunshine sensor, the light-
ing comes on, this warning
lamp is displayed in the instru-
ment panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an au-
dible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
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EXTERIOR WELCOME
LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the lighting
and side spotlamps makes your approach
to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is ac-
tivated in accordance with the light inten-
sity detected by the brightness sensor.
Switching on
)
Press the open padlock on the re-
mote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and
the sidelamps come on, as well as
the side spotlamps, located in the
exterior mirrors; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Programming
The lighting duration is
selected via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
The welcome lighting duration is
associated with and identical to
that of the automatic guide-me-
home lighting.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
Initial setting is position "0"
. To avoid dazzling other road users, the
height of the halogen bulb headlamps
must be adjusted according to the load
in the vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
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3 people.
1.
4 people.
-.
Intermediate setting.
2.
4 people + maximum authorised
loads.
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Intermediate setting.
3.
Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.
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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
XENON HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon headlamp
bulbs.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp beams
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps
in the lowest position.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
light beams to provide improved lighting
of the side of the road when cornering.
The use of this function, from approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) and associ-
ated with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably 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 vehicle
confi guration menu.
If a fault occurs, this warning
lamp fl ashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
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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Windscreen and headlamp
wash
)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
In the case of vehicles fi tted with
headlamp washers, when the
minimum level of the reservoir is
reached, this warning lamp and/
or the service warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when the
ignition is switched on, or every time the
stalk is operated, until the reservoir is fi lled.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the rear view mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
The automatic rain sensitive wip-
ers must be reactivated if the igni-
tion has been off for more than one
minute, by pushing the stalk down-
wards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0"
.
It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
access for checking the levels of the
various fl uids and for replacing certain
components.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow ac-
cess for checking the levels of the various
fl uids, for replacing certain components
and for priming the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
10.
Priming pump * .
11 .
Bleed screw * .
* According to engine.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
low fl uid level is indicated by an
audible signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Top up the reservoir when you stop the
vehicle.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up with or replaced with plain water.
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT deal-
er or a qualifi ed workshop (France)
or to an authorised waste disposal
site.
Used products
Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
The additive reservoir low
level is indicated by fi xed illu-
mination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message that the
particle emissions fi lter addi-
tive level is too low.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
CHANGING A BULB
Model with halogen headlamps
1.
Direction indicators
(PY 21W amber).
2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7 - 55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (LEDs).
5.
Foglamps (H8 - 35W).
1.
Direction indicators
(PY21W SV silver).
2.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).
3.
Additional main beam
headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (LEDs).
5.
Foglamps (H8-35W).
Model with xenon and directional
headlamps The headlamps are fi tted with poly-
carbonate glass with a protective
coating:
)
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not
to damage their protective coat-
ing and seals.
)
Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk
of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specifi cation.
Front lamps