2014 Peugeot 508 low beam

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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Left-handdirection indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

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Lighting left on audible signal
An audible signal when a front door is opened warns the driver that the vehicle’s exterior lighting is on, with the ignition off and in manual lighting mode. In this case, switching off the lighting stops the audible signal. With the ignition off, if the dipped headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes into "ECO" mode to avoid discharging the battery.
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 lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain countries, which comes on automatically when the engine is started making the vehicle more visible to other road users.
Daytime running lamps
This function is assured: - in countries where it is imposed by regulations, by illumination of the dipped beam headlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps. - for other countries where it is provided, by the use of dedicated lamps.
This function can be activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu.
The lighting goes off when you switch off the ignition, but you can always switch it on again using the lighting control stalk.

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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
Activation
Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Association with automatic guide-me-home lighting
Association with automatic illumination of headlamps 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 instrument panel 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
Selection of the duration of the guide-me-home lighting is done in the configuration menu vehicle parameters, in the instrument panel screen.

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Adaptive lighting
Switching on
The driver can take over at any time, if the circumstances dictate:
System which automatically changes between dipped and main beam according to the driving conditions, using a sensor in the rear view m i r r o r. The system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h) and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).
 put the lighting control stalk on the "AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps" position,
Switching off
 or by dipping the headlamps manually using the lighting control stalk, whether in the "AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps" position.
Flashing the headlamps does not deactivate the system. The state of the system is stored in memory when switching off the ignition. This automatic headlamp dipping system is a driving aid. The driver remains responsible for the vehicle’s
lighting and its correct use for the prevailing conditions of light, visibility and traffic.
The system may suffer interference or not work correctly: - under conditions of poor visibility (for example, snowfall, heavy rain or thick fog, ...), - if the windscreen is dirty, misted or obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of the sensor, - if the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs.
The system is not able to detect: - road users that do not have their own lighting, such as pedestrians, - road users whose lighting is obscured, such as vehicles running behind a safety barrier (on a motor way, for example), - road users at the top or bottom of a steep slope, on twisty roads, on crossroads.
 press this button, the warning lamp goes off,
 press this button, the warning lamp comes on.

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Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps Automatic adjustment of xenon
headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the beams of the halogen headlamps should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle. 0 Driver or driver + front passenger. - Driver + front passenger + rear passengers. 1 5 people. - 5 people + a load in the boot. 2 Driver + a load in the boot.
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The system 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 xenon bulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
The initial setting is position "0" .

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When the dipped or main beam headlamps are on, this function enables the light beams to provide 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 low speed 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.
If 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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Additional directional lighting
With dipped or main beams, this function makes use of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h). This additional lighting is particularly useful in town, at intersections, on very winding roads, when parking, ...
with additional directional lighting
without additional directional lighting
Switching on
This function starts : - when the direction indicator is switched on (the foglamp on the same side is switched on), or - from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.
Switching off
The system is deactivated: - below a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel, - when switching off the direction indicator.
Programming
The system is activated or deactivated in the instrument panel screen configuration menu. The system is activated by default.

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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 instrument panel screen 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.
The function is activated or deactivated via the instrument panel screen configuration menu. This function is activated by default.
Programming
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period. The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped beam headlamps are on .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Screenwash/headlamp wash level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, when the fluid reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is refilled. Next time you stop, refill the screenwash / headlamp wash reservoir.