2014 PEUGEOT 108 wipers

96
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Switching on
F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
us

ing a sunshine sensor, if a low level of
ambient light level is detected, the sidelamps
and dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically, without any action by the driver.
When the ambient light returns to a sufficient
level or the wipers are switched off, the lighting
is switched off automatically.
th

e sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Switching off
F turn the ring to another position.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
t
h
e lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
Visibility

99
Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
the wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.Single wipe.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen.
u
n

der extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers. In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
For a single wipe of the windscreen, raise and
release the control stalk.
6
Visibility

100
Rear wiperRear screenwash
Wiper off, turn the control stalk towards you to
operate the rear screenwash, accompanied by
several sweeps of the rear wiper.
Windscreen wash
turn the ring to this position for a
steady wipe.
Pushing the stalk away from you operates the
wash during wiping.
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
th
e
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
Do not use the front or rear screenwash
when the screenwash reservoir is
empty. You risk damaging the pump.
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164
electrical energy economy mode*
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio system, windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of
twenty


minutes.
th

is period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged. Let the engine run for the duration
specified to ensure that the battery
charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously
restart the engine in order to charge the
battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
Refer to the "Battery" section.
Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed the active functions
are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
to r
estore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run for at
least 5 minutes.
Changing a wiper
blade
Removing the front wiper blade
F Raise the wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting the front wiper blade
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and fix it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
to c

onserve the effectiveness of
the flat-blade type wiper blades, we
recommend that they are:
-
han

dled with care,
-

c
leaned regularly with soapy water,
-

n
ot used to hold a cardboard sheet
against the windscreen,
-

r
eplaced at the first signs of wear.
*

O

nly on vehicles with the "Keyless
e
n

try and
Starting" system.
Practical information

240
Steering wheel, height adjustment 52
Horn 102Ignition, starting (key)

7
1
Ignition, starting ("Keyless
en
try and Starting" system)
7
2-75
Instrument panel

1

0
Rev counter

1

0
Central screen

1

1
Indicator and warning lamps
1

3-23
Indicators


24-25
tr

ip computer

2

6 -27
Instruments and controls (continued)
Lighting controls 93
-97
Direction indicators 1 02
Stop & Start

8
3 - 85
Mirror adjustment
5

1
Headlamp adjustment
9

8 Wipers, screenwash control stalk

9
9 -100
Speed limiter (V
ti 8

2 engine)
8
6 - 88
Speed limiter (V
ti 6

8 engine)
8
9 -91
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Visual search

245
Warning lamps .......................................... 13 -23
Wash-wipe, rear ............................................ 10 0
Weights


......................................................... 178
Wheel, changing
...............................

............141
Wheel traction control (
tR

C)
.....1

7, 20, 107-109
Window controls


............................................. 41
Wiper control stalk
.......................................... 99
Wipers


............................................................. 99
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.
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