2014 Peugeot 208 wipers

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Contents
Instrument panels 21Indicator and warning lamps 23Gauges and indicators 33Trip computer 38Trip computer with touch screen 40Setting the date and time 43
Monitoring
Familiarisation
Remote control key
44Alarm 51Electric windows 53Boot 55Panoramic sunroof 56
Access
Front seats 57Rear seats 60Rear seats 62Steering wheel adjustment 63Mirrors 64Ventilation 66Heating 68Manual air conditioning 68Dual-zone digital air conditioning 70Front demist - defrost 73Rear screen demist - defrost 73Interior fi ttings 74Boot fi ttings 78
Comfort
Starting - Stopping the engine 81Manual parking brake 82Manual gearbox 83Gear shift indicator 845-speed electronic gearbox 856-speed electronic gearbox 89Automatic gearbox 93Stop & Start 96Hill start assist 99Speed limiter 100Cruise control 102Park Assist 105Parking sensors 109
Driving
Lighting controls 111LED lamps 115Daytime running lamps 115Automatic illumination of headlamps 117Headlamp adjustment 118Cornering lighting 119Wiper controls 120Automatic rain sensitive wipers 122Courtesy lamp 124Interior mood lighting 125
Visibility
Eco-driving

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Familiarisation
Seeing clearly
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Wipers
Control stalk A: windscreen wipers
2. Fast wipe. 1. Normal wipe. Int. Intermittent wipe. 0. Park. AUTO Automatic wiping.
Switching on "AUTO" mode
 Briefly push the stalk downwards.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
 Briefly push the stalk downwards or place the stalk in another position: Int, 1 or 2.
Ring B: rear wiper
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped / main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp.
Park. Intermittent wipe. Screenwash.
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Front and rear foglamps.
Single wipe: Brief pull on the stalk towards. Screenwash: Long pull on stalk towards you.

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Visibility
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps 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 activation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Switching on
 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. Activation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Switching off
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.
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, - automatic activation of guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient 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 windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Programming
The duration of the guide-me-home lighting can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.

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Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options: - automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers, - rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are designed to improve the driver's visibility progressively according to the climatic conditions.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed:
Model without AUTO wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to the speed of the vehicle),
park,
single wipe (press down and release),
automatic (press down and release), single wipe (pull the stalk briefly towards you).

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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the vehicle configuration menu.
Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu. This function is activated by default.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, 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.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards. This warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Briefly push the control stalk downwards again, or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if the ignition has been off for more than one minute. This warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen wiper blades. It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of w e a r.
 Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute after switching off the ignition places the blades vertically on the screen.  To park the blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Practical information
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to retain a sufficient level of charge in the battery. After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of about thirty minutes.
Electrical energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message appears in the screen indicating that the vehicle has switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby. If a telephone call is being made at this time, it will
be maintained for around 10 minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically next time the vehicle is driven.  To restore these functions immediately, start the engine and let it run for at least five minutes.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the corresponding section).
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain functions according to the level of charge remaining in the battery. When the vehicle is being driven, the load reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning, the heated rear screen... The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.