2012 Peugeot 208 bulb

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Contents
Direction indicators 121
Hazard warning lamps 121
Emergency or assistance call 122
Horn 122
ESP system 123
Front seat belts 126
Airbags 129
Child seats 133
ISOFIX child seats 139
Child lock 142
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 143
Changing a wheel 149
Changing a bulb 156
Changing a fuse 163
Battery 169
Electrical energy economy mode 172
Changing a wiper blade 173
To w i ng the vehicle 174
To w i ng a trailer 176
Fitting roof bars 178
Advice on care and maintenance 179
Accessories 180
Practical information
Bonnet 183
Petrol engines 184
Diesel engines 185
Fuel tank 186
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 188
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 190
Checking levels 191
Checks 194
Checks
Petrol engines 196
Petrol weights 198
Diesel engines 201
Diesel weights 203
Dimensions 206
Identifi cation markings 207
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 209
Touch screen 211
Audio system / Bluetooth 271
Audio system 297
Audio equipment and telematics
Visual search
Alphabetical index

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Visibility
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer taincountries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other users.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is star ted.
Depending on the destination country, 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.
Thi
s function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beamheadlamps 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 configurationmenu.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in the
"0"or "AU TO "
(day mode) position.
Deactivation of the daytime running lamps iseffective after operation of the lighting control
stalk or after the next engine start; activation iseffective 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.

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Practical information











Changing a bulb


Front lamps
A. Model with light guide

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.


The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
B. Model without light guide
1.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).5.Front foglamps (directional accordingto version) (H11- 55W)).

1.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (W5-5W).4.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).5.
Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11- 55W).

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Practical information
Changing dipped beam headlampbulbs
) Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. ) Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Spread the spring to release the bulb(model A
). A)
Extract the bulb and change it.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealingof the headlamp.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates the failure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn andextract it. )Pull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positionin
g the alignment lug at
the bottom (model A ) or at the top (model AB ).

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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.)Disconnect the bulb connector. )Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Changing daytime running lamp /
sidelamp bulbs
) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull it out.)
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.


Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.

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Changing front foglamp / directional lamps
) Access to the front foglamp is through theorifice below the bumper.)
Disconnect the bulb holder connector by pressing on the top of the tongue. )
Extract the bulb holder by pressing on the
two clips clips (top and bottom).) Replace the module.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order.
Changing integrated direction indicator side repeater bulbs
) Press the central tongue and remove theside repeater. )
Pull the bulb holder out and replace the failed bulb.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.
)
Insert a flat screwdriver between the mirror glass and its base.)
Use the screwdriver as a lever to extract
the mirror glass.) Unclip the mirror shell by pressing on the
two retaining clips.
To obtain this module, contact aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop. You can also contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for thisreplacement.

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Changing brake lamp, reversing lamp and direction indicator bulbs
These three bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
)open the boot, )remove the access grille from the corresponding side trim panel,)slacken and remove the nut,)disconnect the lamp unit connector, )unclip the lamp unit carefully extract itpulling in line towards the outside,
)
press the four tabs and remove the bulbholder,)
turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but without damaging the lamp.

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Changing the third brake lamp
bulbs
)Unscrew the fixing pins on each side of the lamp, without removing them completely.)Push on the screws to unclip the lamp.
)Disconnect the lamp connector.)Remove the lamp from the outside. )Turn the bulb holder which corresponds
to the faulty bulb one quar ter of a turn and remove it.)Pull the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Number plate lamps
To facilitate the removal of the lamp, carry out
this operation with the tailgate half open.
) Insert a thin screwdriver into the lenscutout. )
Push it outwards. )
Remove the lens. )
Change the faulty bulb.
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
Access is by passing a hand under the bumper. )Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
pull it out. )Disconnect the connector on the bulb holder. )Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
You can also contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of thesebulbs.

Changing a foglamp bulb