2012 Peugeot 508 xenon

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Visibility






Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps







Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlampsshould be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.0 1 or 2 people in the front seats. -
5 people.1
Intermediate setting. -
5 people + a load in the boot. 2
Driver + a load in the boot. -
Not used.3
Not used.If a fault occurs
, this warning lamp is displayedin the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The s
ystem then places your headlamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, this system corrects the height of the
xenon headlamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.

If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenonbulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


The initial setting is position "0".

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Visibility

When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function enables the light beams toprovide improved lighting of the side of the road
when cornering.
The use of this function, associated with the
xenon headlamps only, considerably improves
the quality of your lighting when cornering.








Main directional lighting
with directional lighting
without directional lighting


Programming


Operating fault

The function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration
menu (in the instrument panel
screen).

When stationary or moving at very lowspeed 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. I
f a fault occurs, this warning lamp flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps
Model with xenon and directionalheadlamps
1.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).2.Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).3.Direction indicators (PY21-21W).4.Foglamps (directional according to
version) (H8).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Dipped and main beam headlamps (H7-55W).2.Sidelamps (W5-5W).3.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).4.Daytime running lamps (SP13-13W).5.Foglamps (directional according toversion) (H8).6. Direction indicators (PY21-21W).
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care toobserve their correct installation so as toensure the best lighting performance.
In some weather conditions (e.g. lowtemperature or humidity), the presenceof misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lampshave been on for a few minutes.

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Dipped beam headlamps(halogen model)
) Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling on the tab.)
Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Extract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.


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.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must bereplaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be done
after 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.

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Sidelamps(halogen model)
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab.)Unclip the bulb holder. )Remove the bulb by pulling it out and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Main beam headlamps(halogen model)
)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab. ) Disconnect the bulb connector. )
Remove the bulb by pulling it out andchange it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.








Dipped and main beam
headlamps (xenon model)

D1S xenon bulbs must be changedby a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop, as there is a risk of electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbsare changed at the same time when oneof them fails.
Daytime running lamps
(xenon model)

For the replacement of these light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Alphabetical index
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Table of weights ....................................224,229Ta b l e s of engines..........................223,226-228Tables of fuses..............................................196Te c hnical data.......................................223-232
Te l e p h o ne.............................................263, 307Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................33Temperature control for heatedseats.............................................................67Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit ...............................174
Third brake lamp........................................... 195TMC (Tr affic info)..........................................260To o l s......................................................180,181To w b a r...........................................................r207Towed loads..........................................224,229To w i ng another vehicle .................................205Traction control (ASR)....................................30Traffic information (TA).........................261,298Tr affic information (TMC) ......................260,261Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r38,39Tyre pressures..............................................233Tyres................................................................20Tyre under-inflationdetection.............................................163,182
Under-inflation (detection)....................163, 182Unlocking........................................................41Unlocking the boot..........................................43Updating the date..................................283, 316Updating the time..................................283, 316USB (Peugeot Connect) .................................76
Vehicle identification.....................................233Ventilation.................................................83-85
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Warning lamps ..........................................23-32Warning triangle..............................................80Wash-wipe, rear............................................r144Weights .................................................224, 229Welcome function ...........................................66Welcome lighting...........................................139Wiper, rear.....................................................r144Wiper control stalk.................................143-145Wipers.............................................26, 143, 145
Xenon headlamps .........................................187
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