2012 Peugeot 301 headlamp

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In good or rainy weather, both day and night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of their beams may dazzle other drivers. They shouldonly be used in fog or snow. In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manuallyas the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the frontfoglamps and the rear foglamp when they are no longer necessary.


Switching on the lampsafter the ignition isswitched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the ring to the "0"position - lamps off, then to the desired position. On opening the driver's door atemporary audible signal warns thedriver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of thesidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of thir ty minutes to prevent discharging of the battery.

Switching off the lampswhen the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of thelamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.

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Temporarily 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
lighting
Switching on
) With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.)
A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.



Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff automatically after a set time.

Daytime running lamps *
On star ting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automaticall
y, if the lighting control stalk is in the "0" position.

*

According to country. The da
ytime running laps go off if
the sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.

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Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjustedaccording to the load in the vehicle.
This adjstment can be carried out using the control located:
- under the bonnet
,- below and to the left of the steering wheel (depending on version).


The initial setting is position "0".
01 or 2 people in the front seats.-5 people. 1
5 people + maximum authorised load in
the boot. -Driver + maximum authorised load in the boot.2Not used. -Not used. 3Not used.
Under the bonnet
)Raise the bonnet for access to the control (one per headlamp). Adjustment is always done clockwise.


Tr a v e l l i ng abroad

If using your vehicle in a country thatdrives on the other side of the road, theheadlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.


To the left of the steering wheel

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of the glass 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 dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the 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 serious burns). 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.1
.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).4.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(W21/5W).or
Sidelamps (W5W).5.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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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 sealing of the headlamp.


Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anti-clockwise and extract it.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlampbulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Push the spring to one side to release the bulb.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling the
tab.)Disconnect the bulb connector by lifting it off. )Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing daytime running lamp /
sidelamp bulbs
) Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on both sides. )
Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F02
5 A Headlamp adjusters, diagnostic socket, air conditioning panel.
F09
5 A Alarm, alarm (accessory).
F1
15 A Additional heating.
F1
35 A Parking sensors, parking sensors (accessory)
F1410 A Air conditioning panel.
F1
615 A
Cigarette lighter, 12 V socket.
F17 15 A
Audio s
ystem, audio system (accessory).
F1
820 A Audio system / Bluetooth, audio system (accessory).
F1
95 A Monochrome screen C.
F2
35 A Courtesy lamps, map reading lamps.
F2
615 A
Horn.
F27 15 A
Screenwash pump.
F2
85 A Anti-theft.
Fuse tables

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F14 15
A Heated lower windscreen.
F1
55 A Air conditioning compressor.
F1
615 A
Front foglamps.
F18 10 A
Ri
ght hand main beam headlamp.
F1
910 A
Left hand main beam headlamp.
F2
940 A Front wiper motor.
F3
080 A
Pre-heater plugs (Diesel).
Access to the fuses
)Unclip the cover. )Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph). )When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Fuse table
Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).